Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., … [Read More...]
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Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
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Winners announced for tickets to Tacos ‘n Taps in Cary — plus, a discount for everyone!
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Carrboro Day, Earth Day and Open Streets April 19
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Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
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Grace-Filled Free Market at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church on May 2
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
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Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
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Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
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Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
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25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
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Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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