Celebrate the 4th of July at Knightdale's Fourth on First Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Look for updates on the Facebook event. 4th of July Festivities … [Read more...] about Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
The Town of Wendell is hosting its 4th of July fireworks celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Wendell Park, 601 West Third Street, Wendell. This free event features a bigger fireworks show for America 260, a concert from The Main Event Band, golf cart and bike parade, crowd performers. food trucks and more. Wendell Park will be closed beginning at 9 PM July 1, and all … [Read more...] about Wendell 4th of July Fireworks July 2
Dress like a cow for free entrée on Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A July 14
Chick-fil-A is bringing back Cow Appreciation Day on July 14, 2026, for the first time since 2019. Visit a participating Chick-fil-A restaurant, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. dressed like a cow, and get a free entrée. No purchase required. Cow-themed attire required. If you don't have a cow costume handy, here's a cow mask to download! Just click here, print it out and cut out the eyes. Hold it up to … [Read more...] about Dress like a cow for free entrée on Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-fil-A July 14
Tasting at Ten: Free weekly tastings at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham
Counter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee. The company's headquarters in Durham also serves as a training facility for regional staff, and they offer classes in brewing latte art, palate development and more, for coffee professionals and hobbyists. Learn about these classes here. In addition they also host FREE coffee education events for the whole … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten: Free weekly tastings at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham
One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, May 29, 2026. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the month. Bring … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
Tray Wellington Band at The Ridge May 29 — pay what you can
The Tray Wellington Band is performing at The Ridge, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. The Courtyard will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are "pay what you can," but you do need to reserve them, regardless of the payment. The suggested donation is $25, but all are welcome regardless of ticket donation. A ticket is required, even with no donation amount. … [Read more...] about Tray Wellington Band at The Ridge May 29 — pay what you can
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 29, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 29, including Makers Market, Live on the Lawn, much more…
Final Friday Cary Art Loop
The final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an interactive map of all the participating venues, but make sure to check the Cary Art Loop Facebook page or website to make sure there is activity at each. Cary Final Friday Map … [Read more...] about Final Friday Cary Art Loop
A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project. Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square, 200 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. for A New Nash Bash, a family-friendly public block party and open house, where you can review initial design concepts based on public engagement to … [Read more...] about A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Dedication of Freedmen’s Schoolhouse in Smithfield on June 19
The Historic Smithfield Foundation will hold a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Freedmen’s Schoolhouse on Friday, June 19, 2026. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary of First Missionary Baptist Church, 403 Caswell Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. A ribbon cutting and tours of the schoolhouse, at 308 N Fourth Street, will follow. Dr. Crystal R. Sanders, a … [Read more...] about Dedication of Freedmen’s Schoolhouse in Smithfield on June 19
