Events for October 4, 2024

Through October 6. Enjoy a youthful tale of adventure that features the timeless music of Bob Marley. Purchase tickets online.

October 4, 5–10 p.m.; October 5, noon–4 p.m. and 4–8 p.m. Don your lederhosen and dirndls in a lively celebration of all things Bavarian. Live music, stein hoist competitions, weiner dog races, a Kinderplatz and authentic cuisine—including fire-grilled bratwurst, soft pretzels and apple strudel—highlight the event. Purchase tickets online.

Fridays through October 25. Start off your weekend with one of Chapel Hill’s favorite gatherings. Sip on crafted cocktails and North Carolina beers, listen to live music and nibble on cuisine from a weekly food truck lineup.

Author Scott Reintgen reads from his middle grade sci-fi and fantasy novel about a boy living on Mars who unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider. Purchase tickets online.

This annual grown-up gala raises funds to ensure that every child has the opportunity to imagine, discover, learn and play at Marbles. This year’s Imagination Ball theme is “Ever After,” where party guests will enjoy a captivating evening of enchantment and giving. Purchase tickets online.