The North Carolina State University Arboretum will hold its first annual Harvest Festival, a day of family fun, learning and musical entertainment, from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. The event is open to the public.
Admission is free.
Visitors are encouraged to wear costumes, and we'll have lots of Halloween-themed entertainment for all ages. Throughout the day, the Joe Moore Scottish Dancers and the Raleigh Scottish Country Dancers will perform Halloween-themed dances to traditional Celtic music played on bagpipes, hammered dulcimers and other instruments. There also will be food and craft vendors. Maryland Beauty, ' laden with red berries. The festival, which will be held rain or shine, is part of an ongoing series of free public events this year celebrating The NCSU Arboretum's 20th anniversary.