Johnston County Event Calendar
Clayton Piano Festival
@ Preston Woodall House
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
AMERICANS IN PARIS! – October 18, 2018 – dinner at 6:30 pm (concert starts at 7:30) The Preston Woodall House, 201 E Hill St, Benson, NC 27504 The season begins at the Preston Woodall House in Benson, NC with “Americans in Paris.” The program takes you on a musical voyage to Paris and beyond, exploring[...]
Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Please support the N. Garner PTA, community yard sale. Come find a bargain or clean out your closets and sell your items. Parking spots are selling for $20. Bring your own table & make a profit of what you sell. If interested in selling please contact the PTA representative listed. Food & Drinks will be[...]
The Struggle is Real
@ Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 20 7:00 – 9:00pm Description:Nicole Unice is a popular author, Bible teacher, and counselor. Her practical tools will help you navigate the daily ups and downs of life. Nicole offers tips to take the hard, hurtful, and confusing moments and turn them into opportunities to grow in wisdom, strength, and joy. Learn how[...]
Clayton Piano Festival
@ The Piazza at Portofino
Oct 25 all-day
CARNIVAL! Party Music from Around the World – October 25, 2018 @ 7:00 pm The Piazza at Portofino, 67 Paraggi Court Clayton, NC 27527 The season continues at Portofino in Clayton, with “Carnival”, a fun, family-oriented program developed by pianist Janice Fehlauer, featuring “party music” from around the world. Whether the holiday is called Shrovetide,[...]
Town of Smithfield Egg Haunt
@ Smithfield Community Park
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
Come dressed in your favorite costume. We will give everyone who participates a hauntingly good gift. Meet at the large playground to the left in Smithfield Community Park (Rotary Shelter). Bring your jack-o-lantern or pillowcase to collect your treasure. Ages: 3-12 years old
Clayton Piano Festival
@ The Farm at 42
Oct 26 @ 7:25 pm
TWO’S A CROWD – OCTOBER 26, 2018 @ 7:30 pm The Farm at 42, 1075 Lynch Road Selma, NC 27576 The final concert at The Farm at 42 will feature the dynamic Anderson and Roe Duo. Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and notorious music videos, GREG ANDERSON and ELIZABETH JOY ROE are revolutionizing[...]
Trunk or Treat
@ Smithfield Community Park
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Contestant information In order to participate you must email Officer V. Denoble at Vjdenoble@smithfieldpd.org to enter and receive more information. All contestants will provide a vehicle with a decorated trunk and wear a costume. All candy and prizes will be provided. Prizes will be given to top three trunks. Trunk or Treater information Ages 0-12[...]
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
@ WHITE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for a night of family fun and festivities! We are looking forward to seeing children of all ages come to show off their costumes. There will be games, food, fun and lots of CANDY!!! Please share this invite with your family and friends to a safe environment for Trick-or-Treating!
Roots & Boots Tour
@ The Clayton Center
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm
Three of the voices that defined 90s country music – Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye – join forces in the Roots & Boots tour. Combined, the trio has amassed more than 40 Top 10 radio smash hits and sold more than 25 million albums. Don’t miss these iconic country artists as they come[...]
Selma Trunk or Treat
@ Uptown Selma Gazebo
Oct 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Calling all ghosts, goblins, fairies, princesses and everything in between! Trunk or Treat is a fun and safe event that goes beyond trick or treating with entertainment by DJ Jim Earp, bounce houses, and plenty of frightening fun. Trunk or Treat will happen Rain or Shine! We are looking for local businesses, community organizations or[...]
Swimsgiving
@ Smithfield Recreation & Aquatic Center
Nov 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission to the facility is 4 canned goods or non-perishable food items.
Taste of Carolina Cuisine 2018
@ The Clayton Center
Nov 2 @ 6:30 pm
The Woman’s Club of Clayton presents the 14th Annual Taste of Carolina Cuisine on Friday, November 2, at 6:30 PM at The Clayton Center. Enjoy food samples from local restaurants and vote for your favorites. Participate in the Silent Auction to purchase some great items. Save the date and join the Woman’s Club for an[...]
Ornament Making
@ Smithfield Recreation & Aquatic Center
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am
Make three different ornaments to give as gifts or take home. Ages 7-12
St. Ann Craft Fair
@ St. Ann Catholic Church
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
St. Ann Catholic Church is holding a Craft Fair on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We will be having many vendors, raffles and prizes. There will be a Food Court, serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks. There is something for everyone.
Hickory Grove Fall Festival
@ Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church
Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm
Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church Annual Fall Festival-(Old Fellowship Hall) Chicken Pastry 4-7 PM Eat in or carry out $7 per plate. Auction begins at 7 PM featuring homemade items such as woodwork, photography, quilts, jams, jellies, pottery, paintings and other items! Hot dogs, Hamburgers, French Fries & Drinks $1 available by Youth during Auction[...]
Grief at the Holidays: A Conversation On Coping, presented by Transitions Grief Care
@ The Clayton Center
Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
This workshop will discuss the importance of planning, self-care and ways of honoring, remembering and celebrating your loved ones at the holidays.
Clayton Visual Arts “Meet the Artists” Reception
@ The Clayton Center
Nov 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Royal Wood
@ The Clayton Center
Nov 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Royal Wood, Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft – maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. Wood has two albums that have debuted in[...]
Selma Antique Wine Train
@ Selma, NC
Nov 10 @ 10:45 am – 4:00 pm
Selma Antique Wine Train Saturday, November 10 After arriving at Selma’s Historic Union Depot, participants will be transported to Uptown Selma for Lunch and Antique shopping along Raiford, Railroad and Anderson streets. Board the party bus for Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level for a tour of the facility and tasting. Return back to Historic[...]
Cookie Decorating
@ Smithfield Recreation & Aquatic Center
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
design three different cookies
The Grinch Stink Stank Stunk 5k Toy Run and the Jingle bell Jog/walk
@ Smithfield Community Park
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am
Fee : unwrapped toy or gift card Ages: all ages Don’t be a bad banana with a greasy black peel! Join us and give until your heart is 3 sizes too big! Join us for our 6th Annual Grinch Stink Stank Stunk 5k Toy Run and Jingle Bell Jog. All particpants are asked to bring[...]
A Clayton Christmas presented by The Around Town Singers & Orchestra
@ The Clayton Center
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm
Tickets on sale October 1 at 10 AM. Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas show the way they used to be. Sing along to all of your favorite songs of the season, plus enjoy comedy, carols and a sing-along. The show features the Around Town Singers and a 25-piece orchestra, plus special guests that you won’t want to[...]
“The Nutcracker” presented by Tippy Toes Dance Studio
@ The Clayton Center
Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm
Students from Tippy Toes Dance Studio in Princeton perform this beloved holiday classic. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 1, at 10 AM. Seating for this performance is reserved.
Selma Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
@ Uptown Selma
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Here’s the perfect way to begin the holiday season and create a fun family and friends tradition. Join as Selma presents the Christmas parade, lighting up the night sky with twinkling lights. Of course that most important visitor of all will join the lineup; Santa Claus. Selma will be hopping with excitement as the Christmas[...]
Clayton Visual Arts “Meet the Artists” Reception
@ The Clayton Center
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Holiday Expressive Arts
@ The Clayton Center
Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
During this experiential workshop, participants will discuss further ways to honor, remember and celebrate those who have died. Participants will create a commemorative luminary. This workshop is for individual adults as well as families. Children and teens are invited and encouraged to participate with their parents in this workshop.
Town of Smithfield Tree Lighting
@ Johnston County Public Library
Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm
We will be lighting up the holiday season with the lighting of the Town’s Christmas Tree. The tree is located at the corner of Third & Market Street, right in front of the library. Join us for hot chocolate, entertainment, and a special guest from the North Pole.
Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
@ The Clayton Center
Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra swings back through Clayton with a holiday show guaranteed to brighten the season. Enjoy holiday classics – along with your favorite American standards – presented with the charm and extraordinary jazz musicianship of Jeremy Davis, Clay Johnson and the Equinox Orchestra. $35 VIEW VIDEO CLIP | PURCHASE
Reindeer Games
@ Smithfield Recreation & Aquatic Center
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am
Run Around and dance to Christmas music and make a reindeer ornament. Register by December 7th (5 person Minimum) Sign up at SRAC front desk.
Town of Smithfield Christmas Parade
@ 6th and Market Street
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm
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