Outdoor temperatures may be cooling off, but the number of Fayetteville-area events and activities is still red. hot! Here’s a quick snapshot of all the things to do in Fayetteville for November 2025!
1st Annual Taco Competition
Nov. 1
Haymount Truck Stop
Tacoholics Unite! The Haymount Truck Stop's first Taco Competition is coming and EVERYONE is invited. Sample local food truck tacos and then vote to help crown the best tacos around. Don't be late or miss out.
Day of the Dead Masquerade Ball at Paddy’s
Nov. 1
Paddy’s Irish Public House
Head to Paddy’s Irish Pub for their last spookfest of the season: Day of the Dead Masquerade Ball. Dance, eat and show off your amazing costumes all night long. Entertainment by rockabilly band THEM and DJ Epic!
Fayetteville Marksmen: Dia De Los Muertos Night
Nov. 1
Crown Complex
Show your true holiday spirit by dressing up as the undead and cheering on your favorite minor league hockey team. The Fayetteville Marksmen is having its annual Dia de los Muertos game against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs!
Fayetteville Ghost Walk
Nov. 1
120 Hay St.
Spooky season isn’t officially over until you take on the annual Fayetteville Ghost Walk! Learn about the city’s creepy haunted history while touring downtown Fayetteville.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller – Presented by Sweet Tea Shakespeare
Nov. 6 – 21 (Weekly on Thursday)
The Arts Council of Fayetteville
Experience Arthur Miller’s great tragedy, The Crucible, like you’ve never before. Sweet Tea Shakespeare takes on the intimate stage play with its own style of great acting, immersive staging, and live music. Don't forget to bring the tissue!
58th Annual Holly Day Fair
Nov. 6-9
Crown Coliseum
It’s that time again! Grab the friends and family to attend the Holly Day Fair, Eastern North Carolina’s largest holiday and craft show! It’s a one-stop shop for all your holiday knick-knacks and those hard-to-find, handmade gifts.
Kid’s Night Out: Moon Walk
Nov. 7
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Cape Fear Botanical Garden is having a Kids’ Night Out: Moon Walk adventure because grown-ups shouldn’t have all the fun! Learn about Earth’s nearest space neighbor through fascinating activities, stargazing, and campfire chats with s’mores! For ages 8-12.
Hope Mills Chamber: 2025 Chili Cook Off
Nov. 8
Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Love Chili? Beans or no beans; head to Dirt Bag Ales for the Hope Mills Chamber Chili Cook Off to sample some of the best offerings from area restaurants, food trucks, and even home cooks. Then vote for your favorite to crown a new chili king!
The Vintage Vegan Block Party 2025
Nov. 8
Cool Spring Downtown District
Vegans, your day is coming! Head downtown for the Vintage Vegan Block Party for vegan food trucks, plant-based living, and sustainable fashion finds. And don’t forget the live music from DJs and bands. It’ll be a block party you won’t forget!
Cape Fear River Run
Nov. 9
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
Runners, get ready to rumble along the river during the inaugural Cape Fear River Run! Categories will include a 10K, a half-marathon, and the river rage challenge, where you can run both distances—along the winding Cape Fear River Trail, of course.
Stars & Guitars 2025
Nov. 10
Crown Complex
Join WKML at the Crown Complex for the country music station’s annual Stars & Guitars 2025 concert. Experience a night of acoustic country music by several of your favorite country stars. Get your tickets now for best seating!
Katt Williams: Heaven on Earth Tour
Nov. 14
Crown Complex
See famous comedic actor Katt Williams live and in person for one night only at the Crown Complex. With a career spanning 20 years, no topic is off-limits for this stand-up genius, so be prepared to laugh out loud!
North Carolina Home Expo
Nov. 15
Crown Complex
Got home improvement needs? Head to the Crown Complex for the annual North Carolina Home Expo for everything to help revamp your kitchen, outdoor patio, or whatever space in your personal castle!
A Christmas Story at Gilbert Theater
Nov. 21 – Dec. 5
Gilbert Theater
Ralphie and his abnormal family are back in the Gilbert Theater’s funny take on the classic A Christmas Story. Watch as the main character stumbles through the Christmas holiday in hopes of obtaining Red Ryder glory!
AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross
Nov. 21 - 22
Crown Complex
Get ready to scream and shout for your favorite MX racers in the AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross at the Crown Complex. The high-octane, gravity-defying racing will leave everyone in attendance speechless!
26th Annual Dickens Holiday
Nov. 28
108 Hay St.
The grandaddy of Fayetteville holiday events is back! Step back in time and enjoy holiday shopping and socializing as live performers entertain the masses during the 26th Annual A Dickens Holiday. Stick around until the end for the always fantastic candlelight celebration.
