[SoDu Stuff to Do] Your Weekend Ahead - Sept. 24, 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 features a pet-friendly walk supporting military veterans and companion dogs in Cary, a quilting exhibition in Durham, a Scottish festival in Hillsborough - 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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Threads Across the Diaspora

When: Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 4.
Where: Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley St., Durham.

Vets to Vets United 5K9 Dog Jog

When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 to 11 a.m.
Where: WakeMed Soccer Park, 940 E. Chatham St., Cary.

Outlandish Hillsborough Scottish Festival

When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Ayr Mount, 150 E. King St., Hillsborough.

Durham Comics Club - September Meeting

When: Sunday, Sept. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Ment Beverage Co., 312 Blackwell St., 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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