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Junior League of Fayetteville will host the 58th Annual Holly Day Fair at the Crown Complex from Nov.

6th to Nov. 9th. The fair will offer over 150 craft and specialty vendors plus special shopping events like early access and Ladies Night Out with Santa photo opportunities, and all funds raised will support local scholarships and grants.

Fayetteville’s Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Oct 25 at Segra Stadium with free registration and an expected turnout of over 1,000 as the 11th event aims to raise $200,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Participants will register at 9 a.m. and start the walk at 10 a.m. while fundraising continues until Dec 31.

Downtown Fayetteville will host the inaugural Vintage Vegan Block Party on Nov.

8 from noon to 6 p.m. on the historic 200 block of Franklin Street, where organizer Morineki Brooks said plant-based food trucks, upcycled fashion finds + live music, and interactive dance lessons will offer a fun, sustainable celebration.

The Dorothy Gilmore Adaptive Recreation Center is building a new playground with accessible features for all users—such as the city’s first accessible whirl designed for wheelchair users.

This upgrade is funded by the City Bond and installed by Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation, and it will offer improved play and exercise options for the community.

Paddy’s Irish Public House will host the Day of the Dead Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Nov.

1 at 8 p.m. at its Raeford Road venue—live music from THEM will set the mood while themed cocktails, snacks, and a call for sugar skull masks or formal attire bring a mix of tradition and festivity—ensuring a night that honors cultural memory and lively celebration.

Nine young women will compete on October 25 at the J.W.

Seabrook Auditorium on the Fayetteville State University campus for the titles of Miss Fayetteville and Miss Fayetteville’s Teen, featuring private interviews, onstage questions, fitness, talent routines, and evening wear. Contestants will vie for scholarships of $2,500 and $1,500—advancing to the state competition and later the Miss America pageants.

Residents questioned the $3M spent last year on metal detectors in Cumberland County Schools because school staff are now tasked with overseeing them—while the board recently approved off-duty law enforcement officers carrying guns on school property to bolster safety.

On Oct. 17, Methodist University President Stanley T.

Wearden said that the soon-to-be completed state-of-the-art Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine received accreditation approval needed to begin recruiting its inaugural class for summer 2026—marking it as only the fifth MD program in N.C. in four decades. The new school is expected to boost the local economy by creating nearly 850 jobs and increasing annual spending by $72M, with a decisive milestone coming in December.

Fayetteville unveiled the Mayor Beth Finch Monument on Sept.

24 at 10 a.m. at Mayor Beth Finch Park on Green Street to honor its first female mayor—Beth Finch. City officials said the black marble monument displays her bust and a brief history of her key accomplishments following a City Council renaming in March 2021.

At a Monday night meeting, Hope Mills officials showed the final version of their segment from the national TV show Viewpoint Discover America Series — hosted by actor Dennis Quaid — as part of a review of the town’s new strategic plan.

The plan, developed with input from staff and local residents, outlines goals for growth such as building 5,000 new homes and improving parks, recreation, and public safety.

Since 2015, the Community Paramedic Program helped patients at risk after leaving the hospital by offering regular phone calls, home visits, and community health fairs (a key service for recovery).

Manager and paramedic Alinda Bailey led a team that grew to include 10 paramedics, a social worker, and a peer support specialist who made over 66,000 contacts with more than 8,300 patients.

Fayetteville Technical Community College will host a free Youth Dental Health Fair at Tony Rand Student Center on Nov.

1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. where children ages 3 to 12 can receive dental screenings, use a microscope station, and meet the Tooth Fairy—activities designed to teach dental care in a fun, educational setting.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fayetteville

10 AM – 12 PM — Segra Stadium — Donations encouraged — Participate in the movement to combat Alzheimer’s with hope and action.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

5-8:30 p.m. — Vagabond Cafe — Entry fee applicable — Experience an immersive evening of Mexican flavors, music, and hands-on tradition in honor of Dia de los Muertos.

Holly Day Fair

9 AM – 12 PM — Crown Complex — Admission fee may apply — Explore the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern NC featuring unique handmade items.

Holly Day Fair

9 AM – 12 PM — Crown Complex — Admission details not provided — Explore the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina.

Holly Day Fair

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Crown Complex — Entry Fee Required — Explore the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina.

Red Apple Run for Diabetes

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Jordan Soccer Complex — Registration required — Participate in a 5K and 10K to support diabetes awareness in a scenic setting.