Your Free Weekend Guide: October 10-16 in the Piedmont Triad

Fall is in full swing across the Piedmont Triad, and that means it’s time for cozy festivals, outdoor markets, and plenty of free fun for the whole family. 🍂 Whether you’re looking for live music under the stars, a small-town festival, or just a relaxing morning stroll through a farmers market, there’s something happening every day this week.
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Below you’ll find a roundup of free events across the Triad, all listed on our Piedmont Triad Living Calendar — your go-to resource for finding free, family-friendly fun in the region.

Planning Your Free Fall Fun

This week showcases what makes the Piedmont Triad special—communities that come together to celebrate the season and welcome neighbors old and new. Whether you're exploring a new town or enjoying traditions in your hometown, these free events make it easy to get out and experience the best of fall in North Carolina.

Pack a blanket, grab your family, and discover something new this week. After all, the best things in life really are free.
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🗂️ Events by County

Surry County

• Mount Airy – Autumn Leaves Festival (Oct 10–13)
• Walnut Cove – Concert in the Cove (Oct 16) (Note: actually Stokes County – see below)

Stokes County

• Walnut Cove – Concert in the Cove (Oct 16)

Forsyth County

• Winston-Salem 
  • Innovation & Cinema: Little Shop of Horrors (Oct 10)
  • Cobblestone Farmers Market (Oct 11)
  • October Playground Party (Oct 11)
  • 2nd Saturday: Family Art Activities (Oct 11)
  • Fall Festival (851 Ziglar Rd) (Oct 11)
  • Thunder Road Farmers & Vendor Market (Oct 12)
  • Free Trunk or Treat (Oct 15)
• Lewisville
  • Hocus Pocus 2 - Starlight Movie Night (Oct 10)
  • Repair Café (Oct 11)
  • Free Crafts with Marlene Kuser (Oct 16)
  • Family Storytime (Oct 16)
• Kernersville 
  • Downtown Classic Car Cruise In (Oct 11)
  • Moms’ Morning Meetup (Kyles Coffee) (Oct 14)

Guilford County

• Greensboro 
  • Farmers Curb Market (Oct 11)
  • Fall in the Garden (Oct 11)
  • Bur-Mil Park Fall Fest (Oct 11)
  • Sunset Series at Lake Brandt - Fall Edition (Oct 14)
  • Stroller Rollers - LoFi Park (Oct 16)
• High Point 
  • BOO-vie Night featuring Halloweentown (Oct 10)
  • Farmers Market (Oct 11)
  • Fall Harvest in the Historical Park (Oct 11)
  • Pumpkin Palooza at First UMC (Oct 11)
• Jamestown – Boo Bash Carnival at High Point City Lake Park (Oct 11)
• Oak Ridge – Music in the Park featuring RetroVinyl Band (Oct 11)
• Summerfield – Fall on the Farm (Oct 12)

Davidson County

• Lexington  – Mummy Rope Craft at West Davidson Library (Oct 14)
• Midway – Thunder Road Cruise-In (Oct 12)

Davie County

• Mocksville
  • The Oaks Festival (Oct 11)
  • Farmers Market (Oct 15)
• Bermuda Run – Food Truck Friday (Oct 10)

Rockingham County

• Reidsville
  • Mt. Carmel GMC’s Harvest Festival (Oct 11)
  • Fitness on the Square - Mixed Level Yoga (Oct 16)
• Eden – Octopus Fest! (Oct 11)
• Mayodan – What the Hay Festival (Oct 11)

Randolph County

• Franklinville – Sunday Puzzles (Oct 12)
• Seagrove – UnityFest 2025 (Oct 10–12)
• Archdale – Bush Hill Hometown Jamboree (Oct 11)

Alamance County

• Burlington
  • Trunkful of Tales (Oct 10)
  • Textiles & Tar Heels Heritage Festival (Oct 11)
• Gibsonville
  • Garden Railroad (Oct 11)
  • Fall Festival (Oct 11)
• Mebane
  • Hook & Line… Thompson Music & Arts Festival Weekend (Oct 10–11)
  • Mebane Train Display (Oct 11)
  • 12th Annual Fall Food Truck Rodeo (Oct 11)
• Elon – Jeep Trunk or Treat (Oct 11)
• Saxapahaw – Sleepy Fest (Oct 11)

Yadkin County

• Yadkinville – Music in the Park - Phatt City (Oct 11)

Montgomery County

• Troy – Mini-Con 2025 (Oct 11)

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There you have it—a full week's worth of free Piedmont Triad events to weave into your plans.

Wherever you go this week, there’s something special happening in nearly every corner of the Triad — and it’s all free.

Check out the full event calendar at Piedmont Triad Living to see what’s happening near you, and don’t forget to share your favorite photos and memories with us on Facebook and Instagram — we love seeing our community come alive each weekend.
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Happy exploring! 🌾