Events Calendar

WUNC News invites you to a community conversation exploring the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter schools. Join us for a clear, factual overview—and to hear from families in the Triangle who have made different choices for their children.

Fall is a busy time as you try to make decisions for next school year, so join us to learn about your options!

Hosted by WUNC K-12 Education Reporter Liz Schlemmer, the live event will include:

• Complimentary drinks and snacks
• A kid-friendly play space in the Marbles Central Courtyard, featuring a WUNC tent and yard games
• Time to mingle with WUNC reporters and staff
• A panel discussion with expert guests
• An audience Q&A session

Space for this special event is limited, and registration is required. Save your seat below! We look forward to seeing you there!

WUNC is proud to be a media partner for the 18th Annual PepperFest. Please stop by our booth and say hello!

PepperFest is a celebration of sustainable agriculture, local farmers, and the creativity of the Piedmont’s top chefs, brewers and artisans! Join us for the 18th annual Pepperfest featuring live music and fun for the whole family on Sunday, September 14 from 12-6 p.m.

More details, here.

WUNC is proud to be a media partner for CenterFest. Please stop by our booth and say hello!

Since 1974, Durham Arts Council has brought the Durham community together with an annual arts festival in the fall. As Durham’s signature fine arts festival, CenterFest showcases juried visual artists from across the country and fills multiple stages with stand-out local performers. Art shoppers are dazzled by world-class ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, fiber art, woodwork, glass, and more. Creators are based in Durham, the Triangle and across the country. CenterFest also features musicians, dancers and unique street performers to provide continuous entertainment. Kids will have a blast at the Creative Kids Zone, food vendors keep guests fueled for fun, and Durham’s nonprofit and government services sector inspire and inform festival goers. Taking place in the heart of Durham’s historic downtown, a concentration of local businesses and eateries elevate the visitor experience!

Admission is free with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. Donations support the festival and the arts in Durham.

Centerfest 2025 will be September 20th and 21st in Downtown Durham!

WUNC Spotlight – Politics

Join us for WUNC Spotlight: Politics, an intimate community conversation diving deep into the stories shaping North Carolina’s political landscape. Featuring WUNC’s Colin Campbell and Dave Dewitt, this session will focus on:

• The 2026 U.S. Senate Race – what’s at stake and who’s in the running. 
• Legislative Update – why can’t the General Assembly pass a budget?
• Main Street NC Podcast – a look back at where we’ve been and a look ahead to what’s next. 

WUNC Spotlights are hour-long gatherings built around our reporting, designed to give you greater insight and a direct connection to our journalists. You’ll leave with access to our politics newsletter to stay engaged and informed with our continued reporting.

Space is limited, and this catered event will fill quickly, reserve your spot now!