[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Oct. 22, 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, while the fair wraps up in Raleigh, you'll find a puppetry slam in Hillsborough, robots running rampant at the South Durham Farmers Market, 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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The 1, 2, 3 Puppetry Puppet Slam

When: Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: Eno Arts Mill Gallery, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., Hillsborough.

Kids Robotics at SoDu Farmers Market

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: South Durham Farmers Market, 500 Park Offices Dr., Durham.

Pupalooza

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St., Durham.

Songstories Live at Boxyard RTP

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr., Durham.

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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