AGarner has announced that it will be holding its Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, 5 to 10 p.m. This is one of many 4th of July fireworks displays in the Triangle. The headlining performance will be by the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy delicious food while the kids play in the Kids Zone, featuring games and crafts. After … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
Free Cary Town Band Concert July 3: On The Homefront
The Cary Town Band is a concert band based in Cary, North Carolina, which seeks to bring the love of music to the people of the area by performing free concerts and supporting the town by providing musical entertainment at their civic, cultural and community events. They provide an opportunity for community musicians to grow together and inspire others in their understanding and appreciation of … [Read more...] about Free Cary Town Band Concert July 3: On The Homefront
Downtown Cary Park July 3: Top Gun and family-friendly airplane-themed activities
The Town of Cary is presenting three events for Independence Day in 2025. July 3rd Celebration Kick off your festivities on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This free event will feature family-friendly activities, a lineup of food trucks, and a screening of Top Gun. Activities include: More info. Cary … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Park July 3: Top Gun and family-friendly airplane-themed activities
Summerfest at Fenton July 26
Summerfest at Fenton is a free, family event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. This FREE family event features: … [Read more...] about Summerfest at Fenton July 26
La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Admission is free and parking is $10. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 25
Barktoberfest is a free event in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's being presented by Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences. Features of Barktoberfest … [Read more...] about Barktoberfest in Durham Central Park Oct 25
Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025. Times (tentative; check back soon for confirmation): Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on September 26 and 27, 2025. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford Sept. 26 and 27
The Oak City Salsa Social July 2! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
The Oak City Salsa Social is a live music and dance series that takes place the 1st Wednesday of the month, from June to November, 2025, at Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At each of these events there will be a dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by live music and dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. There will be a Red Carpet Photo Booth, and food and drinks will be … [Read more...] about The Oak City Salsa Social July 2! FREE Live Band Music and Dance Series
