Garden Art Gallery, at 1902 Borland Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting the 31st annual Art in the Garden sculpture exhibition May 2, 3, and 9, 2026 It's free to attend. Art in the Garden is an outdoor exhibition of both regional and nationally recognized sculptors. The sculpture gardens include acres of intimate garden settings, winding paths and open spaces. The perfect … [Read more...] about 31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in Hillsborough
Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is celebrating National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Get a FREE small Italian Ice with the purchase of a treat. To get the freebie, you need to purchase using Rita's app. The single-use reward will be available to be claimed in the app. The purchased treat can not be a kids size treat. One free treat per app account. The deal is available … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
Artspace Open Studio Sundays
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events First FridaySpecial events the first Friday of the month, scheduled … [Read more...] about Artspace Open Studio Sundays
Out of This World: Planet Hopping with Durham Medical Orchestra May 3
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Out of This World: Planet Hopping with Durham Medical Orchestra May 3
Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card from Bank of America or Merrill is your ticket to visit participating museums the first full weekend of every month. You can follow the above link to find all the museums across the country that are … [Read more...] about Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 28 acres of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder … [Read more...] about Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2026. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 26 to May 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Six Sundays in Spring Concert Schedule 2026 Info about … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series — returning May 3
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is presenting live music on Sunday evenings, from May 3 to September 20, 2026. The concerts take place on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. Concerts have no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. Read on to see the band schedule for the concert series. Sundays at Sundown Here are the scheduled concerts in 2026. All concerts … [Read more...] about Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series — returning May 3
Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
Switch Theatre is presenting Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It -- free professional productions around the Triangle in April and May of 2026. This tour of the Triangle stops in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Raleigh and Knightdale. General admission is free. VIP seating options are available. Online reservations are recommended. As You Like It tells the story of a trio of would-be couples, … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more
The MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. They feature 40+ local vendors, live bands, a mini food truck rodeo and more. Cary Underground Market 2026 … [Read more...] about Cary Underground Market: bands, vendors, workshops and more
