Good morning, Fayetteville.

On Oct. 9, the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society hosts its 14th annual Woofstock at Cape Fear Botanical Garden to raise funds for shelter animals with a BBQ dinner and raffle (VIP tickets nearly sold out).

The pet-free event supports lifesaving care for local animals.

Taamir Ransome’s Clutches & K9s will host its Fall Showcase at Segra Stadium on Saturday, Oct.

17, featuring a stationary motorcycle display - service dog demonstrations - vendor booths and family activities that link veteran support with community resources.

Money Box Academy will hold its first-ever community 5K for financial literacy on Saturday, Oct.

3 at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The race will start with a pre-run check-in at 8:00 a.m. and include a warm-up dance, Kids Zone and community party with food trucks — welcoming all ages.

The Live Like Elias Foundation was launched on July 11 at The HIVE in Hope Mills to honor Elias Dukes, a young boy who battled aggressive cancer.

The nonprofit supports local families facing childhood cancer by raising funds and providing research resources.

Greater Life of Fayetteville hosts a jazz fundraiser gala to support local youth.

The event features Pete Everett + The Total Package Band and dancing and will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Country Club Community Outreach Center.

Massey Hill Baptist Church hosts its 33rd Annual Gospel Singing Celebration on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 6 p.m. Organizer Larry Chason, who has sung solo for 33 years, will lead the worship service with performances by Gabriel’s Call and Jennifer Rhone.

Sweet Tea Shakespeare and the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex will host interactive Halloween tours at the 1897 Poe House on Oct.

16-17 and Oct. 29-30. Guests can enjoy period games, ghost stories, and family participation for $10 tickets (limited to 15 guests per time slot).

Sweet Tea Shakespeare will perform a dark outdoor adaptation of Macbeth on Oct.

1-4 and Oct. 8-11 at Poe House lawn on the grounds of the historic 1897 museum. Directed by Michael Curtis Houck, the production uses immersive staging to explore ambition and love.

Ichi Kaku will host its fourth annual ramen eating contest and block party on Sunday, Nov.

15 at its location on Eastern Blvd. Competitors must sign up from Oct. 1 to Oct. 23, and noncompetitors can preorder discounted bentos for pickup on the event day.

Heritage & Harvest Bourbon Showcase returns on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cape Fear Botanical Garden, featuring tastings from five local distilleries, crafts, live music, and family activities (for all ages) that celebrate North Carolina traditions.

Christian singer Zach Williams will perform at the Crown Theatre on Saturday, Oct.

3 with Cochren & Co. and opening artist Christian Hohn. General admission opens at 6 p.m. & music begins at 7 p.m.

Cyclists will gather at Dirtbag Ales Brewery on Oct.

18 at 8 a.m. for C4's 23-year anniversary ride, with 40+100-mile route options and onsite waiver signing to join a legacy of local cycling and community support.

The 58th Cumberland County Golf Championship is set for October at Gates Four Golf & Country Club; registration is open through Oct.

5 -- now accepting players 13 and older --. The tournament runs from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 with receptions that honor champions and support local youth education.

From Oct. 1-4, the 2026 USTA North Carolina Singles Championship will bring roughly 800 tennis players, families, and fans to 13 facilities in Fayetteville and Pinehurst — including the new Courts at Glenville Lake — boosting local sports tourism.