This Week in Cary: Events and Town Meetings, October 5–11, 2026
By Bryan Tomlinson | DoRaleigh.com
Looking for things to do in Cary this week? The October 5–11, 2026 calendar includes Hum Sub Diwali, music celebrating James Taylor, Movie Night Under The Stars and several pet-themed activities. Town Council sessions, advisory board meetings and a virtual neighborhood rezoning meeting are also on the schedule.
Here is the daily lineup for this week in the Town of Cary.
Monday, October 5
Monday’s schedule focuses on town business, with parks, information services and zoning represented.
- 5:15 p.m. — Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources
- 6 p.m. — Information Services Advisory Board
- 6:30 p.m. — Zoning Board of Adjustment
Residents interested in these topics should consult the individual meeting notices for locations, agendas and participation details.
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday pairs a morning toddler program with an evening advisory board meeting.
- 10 a.m. — Toddler Tuesday: Discover Wonder Dogs!
- 6 p.m. — Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board
Families can check the Toddler Tuesday event notice for age guidelines and registration information.
Wednesday, October 7
Wednesday offers live music and a pet portrait activity alongside town advisory and rezoning meetings.
- Noon — Senior Advisory Board
- 6 p.m. — Live at The Bark Bar: Josh Rhyne
- 6:30 p.m. — Paint Your Pet Portrait
- 6:30 p.m. — Virtual Neighborhood Rezoning Meeting
Anyone planning to attend the virtual rezoning meeting should confirm access instructions in the official notice. Pet portrait participants should check registration and preparation requirements.
Thursday, October 8
Town Council meetings lead Thursday’s schedule, followed by an evening movie event.
- 5 p.m. — Town Council Work Session
- 6:30 p.m. — Town Council Regular Meeting
- 7 p.m. — Movie Night Under The Stars
Review the Town Council agendas for scheduled topics. The supplied movie listing does not identify the film or venue, so confirm those details before heading out.
Friday, October 9
7:30 p.m. — Coming Home: The Music of James Taylor
Friday’s featured music event celebrates the music of James Taylor. Check the event notice for the venue, ticket availability and admission details.
Saturday, October 10
Saturday’s lineup includes My Tree, Our Tree, Hum Sub Diwali and Barkitecture.
- Time not provided — My Tree, Our Tree
- 9 a.m. — Hum Sub Diwali
- 1 p.m. — Barkitecture
Confirm the schedule and participation details for My Tree, Our Tree. For Hum Sub Diwali and Barkitecture, consult the event notices for locations, admission information and registration requirements.
Sunday, October 11
The week closes with dog training and a sound bath.
- 2 p.m. — Tricks & Treats: Dog Training
- 4 p.m. — Sunday Sound Bath
Check with organizers for registration, participation guidelines and anything attendees should bring.
Plan Your Week in Cary
From town meetings to live music and pet-themed activities, Cary’s October 5–11 calendar offers several ways to spend the week. Confirm locations, costs, registration requirements and schedule changes with the Town of Cary or event organizers before attending.
All times are Eastern. The duplicate October 9 James Taylor listing appears once in this guide.
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