This story first appeared in CityView magazine’s November 2026 edition.
Enjoy spectacular stageplays, winning moments, garden getaways, captivating concerts, secret weddings, and the beginning of the holiday season this month across Cumberland County.
Visit our calendar of events for more activities, additional information, and to post your event on our website. Events are subject to change. Check before attending.
November 1–December 6
Letters From Santa
Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Center
5766 Rockfish Road
townofhopemills.com
November 4
Founders Council Methodist University Golf Pro-Am Tournament
Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St.
methodist.edu
November 5–7
Godspell
Butler Theater, Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
uncfsu.edu
November 5–8
59th Annual Holly Day Fair
Crown Expo Center
1960 Coliseum Drive
jlfay.org
November 6
Pokémon Party
West Regional Library
7469 Century Circle
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
November 6–December 20
2-4-6 (2 Words, 4 Artists, 6 Tracks)
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
301 Hay St.
wearethearts.com
November 7
Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Fayetteville
Hay Street and surrounding downtown area
distinctlyfayettevillenc.com
30th Annual Fort Bragg 10-Miler
Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
Pop-Up Elopement Day at the Garden
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
November 7, 13–15, 25 and 28
Fayetteville Marksmen November Home Games and Theme Nights
Crown Coliseum
1960 Coliseum Drive
marksmenhockey.com
November 8
Cape Fear River Run
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
runsignup.com
November 9
55+ Landscape Painting with Sara-Jane
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
Native American History Month Bus Trip
Fayetteville History Museum
325 Franklin St.
fayettevillenc.gov
WKML 95.7 Stars & Guitars
Crown Coliseum
1960 Coliseum Drive
crowncomplexnc.com
November 10
Veterans Day Honor Wall
Kiwanis Recreation Center
352 Devers St.
fayettevillenc.gov
Tai Chi in the Garden
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
November 11
Harry Potter Day Camp
Cape Fear Regional Theatre
1209 Hay St.
cfrt.org
November 12
Paint & Sip: Poppy Close Up
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
November 14
Family Waxed Leaf Garland
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
Dirk Meyer Conducts Brahms 1
First Presbyterian Church
102 Ann Street, Fayetteville
fayettevillesymphony.org
Methodist University Football vs. Greensboro College—Senior Night
Monarch Stadium, Methodist University
5400 Ramsey St.
mumonarchs.com
The Vintage Vegan Block Party
200 block of Franklin Street
Downtown Fayetteville
eventeny.com
Dogwood Nights on Hay Street
Downtown Fayetteville
Hay Street
faydta.com
November 15
Fourth Annual Ichi Kaku Ramen Eating Contest and Block Party
Ichi Kaku Japanese Ramen
350 N. Eastern Blvd., Suite 200
upandcomingweekly.com
November 16
Lake Rim Park Nature Story Time: Things That Go
Lake Rim Park
2214 Tar Kiln Drive
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
November 17
Homeschool: Indi’s Big Balloon Parade
East Regional Library
4809 Clinton Road
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
November 17 and 21
Nature Tales: Tired Turtles
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
November 19
As You Wish: An Interactive Princess Bride Experience
Spring Lake Community Library
Spring Lake
cumberland.librarycalendar.com
November 20
Kids Night Out: Living Lightshow
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
Advanced Knots & Rigging Workshop
John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center
7489 Raeford Road
ncwildlife.gov
Army Community Service Family Game Night
Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
55+ Thanksgiving Luncheon
Hope Mills Parks and Recreation Center
5766 Rockfish Road
townofhopemills.com
November 21–December 6
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Gilbert Theater
116 Green St.
gilberttheater.com
November 21
Basic Rod Building Workshop
John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center
7489 Raeford Road
ncwildlife.gov
Tough Turkey Shoot
Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
The Lantern Express
Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
Craft Festival
Bill Crisp Senior Center
7560 Raeford Road
fayettevillenc.gov
Autumn in the 1800s: Heritage Farm Family Day
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
536 N. Eastern Blvd.
capefearbg.org
November 22
Echoes of Time, Whispers of Winter
Community Congregational Church
Southern Pines
cumberlandchoralarts.org
November 24
Echoes of Time, Whispers of Winter
Fayetteville State Men’s Basketball vs. USC Aiken
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
fsubroncos.com
November 26
Fayetteville Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile
Cape Fear River Trail
visitdowntownfayetteville.com
Thanksgiving Day Feast
Iron Mike Conference Center
2658 Rock Merritt Ave., Fort Bragg
bragg.armymwr.com
November 27
Thanksgiving Day Feast
A Dickens Holiday
Downtown Fayetteville
Hay Street
adickensholiday.com
November 27–December 31
Fayetteville Holiday Lights
Segra Stadium
460 Hay St.
milb.com
November 28
Fayetteville State Men’s Basketball vs. UNC Pembroke
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
fsubroncos.com
