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Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15

Things to do in North Carolina this weekend

34 things on across 24 attractions this weekend — Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. Dates, times and prices come from each venue’s own page.

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The pick of this weekend

Nov 14

Make-Up Date

Animal Park at the Conservators Center, Burlington

Make-Up Date — November 14, 2026. Please note: This event date has a rain/snow make-up date. When you plan your Pumpkin Prowl experience, please also set the rain/snow make-up date aside on your calendar. If there is inclement weather, we will make every effort to contact you at least 24 hours prior to Pumpkin Prowl to alert you to any

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Nov 14

Open Studio

Asheville Art Museum, Asheville

Drop-in art activity led by Museum staff where participants create artwork inspired by the Museum's Collection or current exhibitions. All ages and abilities welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.

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“Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm”

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Nov 14

Time Travelers’ Weekend! Free Child Admission! (conditions apply)

Carolina Renaissance Festival, Huntersville

Time Travelers’ Weekend! Free Child Admission! (conditions apply) — Sat, Nov 14, 2026 9:30 AM.

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Nov 14 – Dec 12

Farmer's Market

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena, Winston-Salem

Shop local at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market for locally raised fruits, vegetables, proteins, flowers, handmade baskets, baked goods, jams, honey, and crafts. SNAP and EBT accepted.

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“November 14 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm”

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On this Saturday and Sunday

22 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year.

This weekend in the Charlotte region

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Nov 14 · 8:00 amEvent

Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont

Garden Photography Walk

Garden Photography Walk — November 14, 2026 at 8:00 am. Saturday, November 14 | 8-10 a.m. From beginners to the seasoned pro come spend some time in nature with professional photographer Nelson Stegall at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Loosely related to Forest Bathing practices,

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“Dates: November 14, 2026 at 8:00 am”

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Nov 14Event

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, Statesville

Military Timeline — America 250

Living history displays and weapons firing demonstrations feature soldiers and support personnel from North Carolina's Revolutionary, Civil War, and World Wars eras, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

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“NOVEMBER 14: MILITARY TIMELINE — America 250* Visit with soldiers and support personnel from hundreds of years of North Carolina history. The experiences of veterans of the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars and other conflicts will be shared through living history displays and weapons firing demonstrations. *This year we will be featuring a special presentation for the celebration of 250 years of American independence. Saturday 10am-4pm.”

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Mint Museum Randolph, Charlotte

2 things on here this weekend

Venue admission

From $15 per personFree admission for college art students with IDstudent rates

Nov 14 · 11:00 amEvent

Lewis Family Gallery

Lewis Family Gallery — November 14, 2026 at 11:00 am. Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and stepping into a Romare Bearden collage playhouse. For the safety of visitors,

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“Dates: November 14, 2026 at 11:00 am”

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Nov 15 · 1:00 pmEvent

Lewis Family Gallery

Lewis Family Gallery — November 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Visitors of all ages can play, explore, and learn about the museum collection in the Lewis Family Gallery. This hands-on space provides a creative environment for making art, engaging in building and puzzle challenges, posing for pictures, and stepping into a Romare Bearden collage playhouse. For the safety of visitors,

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“Dates: November 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm”

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2 more on in the Charlotte region this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in the Charlotte region

This weekend in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle

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Nov 14Event

Animal Park at the Conservators Center, Burlington

Make-Up Date

Make-Up Date — November 14, 2026. Please note: This event date has a rain/snow make-up date. When you plan your Pumpkin Prowl experience, please also set the rain/snow make-up date aside on your calendar. If there is inclement weather, we will make every effort to contact you at least 24 hours prior to Pumpkin Prowl to alert you to any

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“November 14, 2026”

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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill

3 things on here this weekend

Venue admission

From $10.95 per personstudent & EBT rates

Nov 14 · 3:00 pmEvent

From Earth to the Universe

A planetarium journey from Earth outward through the solar system and beyond to distant galaxies.

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“From Earth to the Universe Dates: November 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm”

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Nov 15 · 4:30 pmEvent

One Sky, Many Eyes

A planetarium show about how different cultures and observers view and interpret the night sky.

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“One Sky, Many Eyes Dates: November 15, 2026 at 4:30 pm”

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Nov 15 · 1:30 pmEvent

Solar System Odyssey

A planetarium show taking families on a tour through the planets and moons of our solar system.

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“Solar System Odyssey Dates: November 15, 2026 at 1:30 pm”

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Nov 14Event

New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill

S'mores and Suds

A train ride on Saturday, November 14 with s'mores and refreshments. Departures at 2:00pm and 3:30pm; birthday party caboose option available.

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“S'mores and Suds, Saturday, November 14 – 2:00, 3:30 (Birthday Party Caboose Option)”

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Nov 14 · 9:00 amEvent

North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

NCMA Dance Gumbo: Dance Fitness with Jordan Farrell

Dance Gumbo offers a family-friendly dance fitness class led by Jordan Farrell in Museum Park on November 14 at 9:00 am.

Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.

The venue: “Admission to the People's Collection in East and West buildings and the Museum Park is free.”

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“Dates: November 14, 2026 at 9:00 am”

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1 more on in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle this weekend, each on its venue’s own page. What’s on in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle

This weekend in Greensboro & the Triad

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Nov 14 – Dec 12Season

Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Arena, Winston-Salem

Farmer's Market

Shop local at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market for locally raised fruits, vegetables, proteins, flowers, handmade baskets, baked goods, jams, honey, and crafts. SNAP and EBT accepted.

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“November 14 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm”

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This weekend in Wilmington & the Coast

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This weekend in Asheville & the Mountains

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Asheville Art Museum, Asheville

2 things on here this weekend

Venue admission

From $20 per personresident rates

Nov 14 · 12:00 pmEvent

Open Studio

Drop-in art activity led by Museum staff where participants create artwork inspired by the Museum's Collection or current exhibitions. All ages and abilities welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.

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“Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm”

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Nov 15 · 12:00 pmEvent

Sunday Sounds | Diego Vázquez

Afternoon of music and art in the Museum with piano soundscape. Families experience artwork in the galleries in a more emotional and sensory way with Spanish pianist Diego Vázquez.

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“Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm”

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This weekend in Greenville & the East

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Nov 14 · 10:00 amEvent

Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck

The Art of Collage with Janice Maves

A hands-on collage class with paper collage artist Janice Maves. Participants create a paper collage of a young owl by layering color, shape, and texture from cut magazine pages, leaving with a completed, matted piece.

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Pick tickets

“November 14, 2026 at 10:00 am”

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Also open this weekend

11 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.

Open now in Raleigh–Durham & the Triangle

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Oct 6 – Dec 31Season

Orange County Historical Museum, Hillsborough

United We Stand, Divided We Fall: Unity and Division in Orange County History

A special exhibit exploring six themes essential to Orange County's identity: Environment, Commerce, Service, Health, Learning, and The Arts, examining what has bound residents together and divided them.

Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.

The venue: “The museum is free and open to the public”

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“April 2026 - December 2026”

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Open now in Greensboro & the Triad

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Sep 12 – Nov 14Season

Alpha and Omega Corn Maze, Hamptonville

Corn Maze Season

A 5-acre corn maze with trails and challenges opens for the season. Families navigate using a customized QR code app, with 30+ farm activities including hayrides, pony rides, pig races, and fire pits available throughout the grounds.

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“Corn Maze Season Opening September 12th -November 14th”

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Open now in Wilmington & the Coast

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Polar Ice Wilmington, Wilmington

2 things on here this weekend

Venue admission

From $7 per person

Oct 24 – Dec 19Event

Kinder Hawks Fall 2 2026

Learn to Play hockey program for 4–6 year old players covering basics of skating in full hockey gear, stick handling, passing, shooting, and controlled game play.

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“KINDER HAWKS FALL 2 2026 October 24th-December 19th”

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Oct 24 – Dec 19Event

Little Hawks Fall 2 2026

Learn to Play hockey for players 7 and older covering puckhandling, passing, shooting, and controlled game play. Players should have skating ability and have passed Basic 1 in Hockey Skates.

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“LITTLE HAWKS FALL 2 2026 October 24th- December 19th”

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Open now in Asheville & the Mountains

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Biltmore, Asheville

3 things on here this weekend

Venue admission

From $85 per personKids ages 9 and under free with House & Grounds admission

Nov 7 – Dec 23Event

Select Dates, 1–5 p.m.

Select Dates, 1–5 p.m. — Nov 7 - Dec 23.

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“Nov 7 - Dec 23, Select Dates, 1–5 p.m.”

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Nov 3, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027Event

Antler Hill Village Illumination

Families bask in the glow of glittering cascades of lights at Antler Hill Village, open nightly from 5 p.m. to midnight. Admission is included with estate entry.

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“Nov 3 - Feb 15, 5 p.m.–12 a.m.”

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Nov 3, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027Event

Included with admission

Included with admission — Nov 3 - Feb 15, 5 p.m.–12 a.m..

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“Nov 3 - Feb 15, 5 p.m.–12 a.m.”

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Grovewood Village, Asheville

2 things on here this weekend

Nov 14 – Dec 31Event

Top of Their Game: Handcrafted Games by Master Makers

A holiday exhibition at Grovewood Gallery celebrates handcrafted games by master makers, inviting visitors to rediscover the joy of gathering around the game board.

Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.

The venue: “There's no admission fee at Grovewood Village, but donations are always appreciated at our car museum.”

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“November 14 - December 31, 2026”

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Oct 10 – Dec 31Event

No Rain, No Flowers: The Art of Taylor Robenalt

A solo ceramic exhibition by artist Taylor Robenalt explores transformation and resilience through figurative works featuring flowers, animals, and female figures. The gallery is open 10am–5pm daily through December 31.

Venue admission is free; event tickets may differ.

The venue: “There's no admission fee at Grovewood Village, but donations are always appreciated at our car museum.”

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“No Rain, No Flowers, a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Taylor Robenalt, will be on view at Grovewood Gallery from October 10 through December 31”

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The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville

2 things on here this weekend

Venue admission

From $25 a vehicle

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Season

Winter Lights

A spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights, described as Asheville's Brightest Holiday Tradition.

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“Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights! Open November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027.”

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Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Season

Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan

An exhibition of National Geographic photographer Ronan Donovan's stunning images and videos of wild wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Canadian Arctic, exploring the relationship between wolves and humans.

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“Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan September 26, 2026 – January 10, 2027 Baker Exhibit Hall”

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Every weekend

1 weekly programme at 1 venue, each with the venue’s own schedule line. These run every weekend, so they carry a schedule rather than a date.

Every Friday & Saturday from 10pmRecurring

Ten Pin Alley, Wilmington

Cosmic Bowling

Cosmic bowling nights feature disco lights, black lights, and music videos every Friday and Saturday from 10pm, available for families and groups.

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“Every Friday & Saturday from 10pm: disco lights, black lights, and music videos.”

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Everything above is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.

The pick of this weekend is 4 of the 22, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year, shortest runs first, and each at a place with a photograph of its own. Everything else is listed above.

This page moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what North Carolina attractions publish on their own websites.

Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.