Skate Raleigh is bringing a Pop Up Skate Park to Gipson Play Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free all-ages, all-skill-level event welcomes beginners and experienced skaters alike. Real skate features will be set up in the park, with instructors and volunteers on hand to offer tips, support, and encouragement. Whether … [Read more...] about Pop Up Skate Park at Dix Park May 16
56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham — headliner Doug E. Fresh
The 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage … [Read more...] about 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham — headliner Doug E. Fresh
The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23
Dorothea Dix Park is hosting The Great Pup Meet Up on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at The Big Field, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address for the Big Field is 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Great Pup Meet Up is a free event. Grab your pup and enjoy this tail-wagging community event in partnership with RPD's North Community Engagement Unit and Raleigh Animal Control! This … [Read more...] about The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23
Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on May 23
Raleigh Music Collective is bringing an Instrument Petting Zoo to Gibson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park on May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gibson Play Plaza is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages. This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members to explore, try … [Read more...] about Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on May 23
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle for Dine-in or To-go 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle for Dine-in or To-go 2026
Star Wars Day Events in the Triangle — May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day. "May the 4th be with you..." It's on this day that you'll find many organizations hosting Star Wars themed events like movie screenings, cosplay events and themed markets. This is the best day of the year to break out your light saber! Read on for a list of Star Wars Day events in the Triangle, including costume parties, movies, dance parties and more. … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Events in the Triangle — May the 4th Be With You
Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
Looking for a summer camp in the Triangle for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents about summer camps in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early, and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in advance so you know what you want to … [Read more...] about Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Wicked (For Good) on May 22
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Wicked (For Good) on May 22
