[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 15, 2026

SoDu We Dine: South Durham Restaurant Guide

Search 164 restaurants, cafés, bakeries, breweries and gathering places across South Durham and nearby communities.

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Compiled by Wes Platt, 
wes.platt@southpointaccess.news

This weekend isn't just about the state fair over in Raleigh! We've got a nostalgic look back at Durham's old-school theaters, Track or Treat on the New Hope Valley Railroad, the Bull City BOOS Fest, and more!

Got events planned in the days and weeks ahead? It's free to use our calendar for everything from live music and school festivals to community yard sales!

Check out these highlights from the Southpoint Access events calendar:

Southpoint Access Events Calendar

From Durham County Library programs and family activities to special events at local businesses and key public meetings like the City Council, County Commission, and Planning Board, our calendar brings it all together in one easy-to-use resource.

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Playhouses and Picture Palaces: The Historical Theaters of Downtown Durham

When: Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.
Where: Museum of Durham History, 500 W. Main St., Durham.

Track or Treat at New Hope Valley Railway

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 1:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: New Hope Valley, 3900 Bonsal Rd., New Hill.

Bull City BOOS Fest 2026

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 to 11 p.m.
Where: Durham Central Park, 428 Roney St., Durham.

Carrboro Bazaar

When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Carrboro Bazaar, 301 W. Main St., Carrboro.

Huck’s Heavenly Hangout FAQ

Questions and answers that hopefully help illuminate how our new Southpoint Access pet obituaries section works!

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