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Love Raleigh Festival and Market Nov 7: Friendsgiving Celebration and Holiday Season Kickoff

Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Markets

NC Vibes is bringing Love Raleigh Festival and Market to Moore Square, 201 South Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate Friendsgiving, support local businesses, and officially kick off the holiday season. Shop from local vendors, makers, artisans, and small businesses while getting an early start on your holiday shopping. Enjoy delicious food and drinks, live music and entertainment, family activities, and a festive community atmosphere in the heart of Downtown Raleigh. The festival will also include a special Veterans tribute and recognition as we honor those who have served our country. Come spend the day celebrating everything we love about Raleigh while supporting the people and small businesses that make our community special. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More Events Check out our list of free and cheap events in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle this weekend, or our full event calendar in the Triangle, or just look at few upcoming events here: Loading... Loading... Loading...

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Love Raleigh Festival and Market Nov 7: Friendsgiving Celebration and Holiday Season Kickoff

When
Next Saturday
Sat, Nov 7, 2026
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Love Raleigh Festival and Market is a downtown community gathering at Moore Square featuring local artisans, food vendors, live music, and a tribute to veterans. Organized by NC Vibes, this autumn event serves as a neighborhood Friendsgiving celebration and an early start to the holiday shopping season. If you are heading downtown, expect a busy but stroller-friendly layout across the grassy areas of Moore Square. Admission is free, though you will want to bring card or cash for the food trucks and local vendor booths. This is a highly walkable afternoon outing where you can support North Carolina makers while the kids burn off energy in the park. It is an easy, low-stress way to spend a Saturday outdoors before the winter rush begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there activities for children at this market?
Yes, the event includes dedicated activities for children alongside the live music and vendor booths, and the park itself offers open green space for kids to move around.

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Love Raleigh Festival and Market Nov 7: Friendsgiving Celebration and Holiday Season Kickoff runs Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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