Enjoy a fall weekend outdoors to celebrate the 40th year of the North Carolina Oyster Festival. The event brings together great music, unique shopping and culinary delights. Vendors will be showcasing artwork and crafts, live entertainers will keep the mood festive and, of course, delicious oysters will be offered in a variety of mouth-watering ways. Mulberry Park, 123 Mulberry St. Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $5 (cash only); children 12 & under free. (910) 754-6644, www.ncoysterfestival.com