The 2nd annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Follow the Facebook event for updates. Please pre-register. 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be sensory-friendly quiet hour. Choose this time … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Marbles
The Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party is coming to Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, Street, and Moore Square, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources and more. This is a FREE event happening in Moore Square, the Marbles … [Read more...] about Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Marbles
Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Morrisville SpringFest takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival features: Limited parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive). Additional parking will be available off-site at Cedar Fork Community Center (1050 #B Town Hall Drive). Shuttles will run from Cedar Fork … [Read more...] about Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up
Fenton is a mixed use development at 855 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary. It features office, retail, a hotel and more. It regularly holds free events for the community. Read on to see what's coming up. Make sure to follow each link to register, if required. You can find the upcoming events at fentonnc.com. Here are a couple of upcoming events: Makers' Markets Fenton and Triangle Pop-Up are … [Read more...] about Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up
Open House at Vault Theatre’s new home, plus performance of Red Riding Hood May 17
Vault Theatre is a professional theatre in Durham dedicated to theatre experiences for multigenerational audiences. They have recently moved into a new studio space at 4221 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina. They are holding an open house on May 17, 2025, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open house is free. Explore the space and enjoy hands-on activities and surprises. Come by early and … [Read more...] about Open House at Vault Theatre’s new home, plus performance of Red Riding Hood May 17
Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 17
The 2nd annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Historic Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Enjoy a vendor market, art from Asian artists, performances, food and more. The theme, Common Roots, calls to mind the unique journeys and … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 17
Popeyes gives away free biscuits for National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
To celebrate National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, Popeyes is giving away FREE biscuits. From May 14 to 29, 2025, Popeyes is giving away a free buttermilk biscuit with every order of $5 or more at participating locations. The offer is only available for Popeyes Rewards members via the restaurant’s site or app. Join Popeyes Rewards here. The giveaway must be redeemed from the “Offers” tab in the … [Read more...] about Popeyes gives away free biscuits for National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
Five Points Spring Fling May 16
The Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Fling on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and connection. Kids 12 and under get free pizza from Timber Pizza. Additional food will be available for purchase from Party in a Pita, Lee's Kitchen and Jones … [Read more...] about Five Points Spring Fling May 16
Durham Ballet Theatre: Free sensory-friendly performance of Cinderella May 16 (registration required)
Durham Ballet Theatre is performing Cinderella -- A Storybook Ballet on May 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., at Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W Morgan Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets cost: Purchase tickets here. In addition, Durham Ballet Theatre is presenting a sensory-friendly performance on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is FREE, but registration is required and … [Read more...] about Durham Ballet Theatre: Free sensory-friendly performance of Cinderella May 16 (registration required)
Liberty Arts: Spring Third Friday at Durham Central Park
Join Liberty Arts for Third Friday at Durham Central Park, 538 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. Here's what's happening at the Foundry: … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts: Spring Third Friday at Durham Central Park
