Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
Cars and Coffee Morrisville Mar. 7
Cars and Coffee Morrisville is a free event that takes place the first Saturday of the month, year round, at the Imperial Center, 5425 Page Road, Durham. This is one of the Southeast's largest monthly car events. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the month's charity is appreciated. There's a theme every month, but all makes and models … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Morrisville Mar. 7
EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is celebrating its population of Bald Eagles with its second annual EagleFest. It's been rescheduled to February 7, 2026, due to the winter weather on January 24 and January 31. Follow the Jordan Lake website and Jordan Lake Facebook page for more announcements. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the … [Read more...] about EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
Handcrafted DURM Love Market Feb. 7
Handcrafted DURM Market takes place several times throughout the year at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Suite 104, Durham, North Carolina. Shop for fresh and funky crafts of all sorts, jewelry and accessories and more. These events are free to attend. Handcrafted DURM Market Handcrafted DURM Love MarketSaturday, February 7, 20262 to 6 p.m.Free This market features a … [Read more...] about Handcrafted DURM Love Market Feb. 7
Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 7 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Triangle Pop-Up is presenting a Lunar New Year Market on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that spotlights the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community. Community members will be performing, including singers, comedians and lion dancers. Shop from AAPI (Asian American … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 7 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
National “Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast” Day Feb. 7 — learn where to get a BoBerry Biscuit Sundae, BOGO shakes and more!
Saturday, February 1, 2025, is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. If you've never celebrated this food holiday, or heard of it, well, in short, it's a day to eat ice cream for breakfast. That's all. But isn't that enough? Two Roosters Two Roosters will be opening all shops from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on February 7, 2026. They'll be serving their whole menu, but especially BoBerry Biscuit … [Read more...] about National “Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast” Day Feb. 7 — learn where to get a BoBerry Biscuit Sundae, BOGO shakes and more!
Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend. This event features music, kids' activities, an Earth Day Parade and much more. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Durham Earth Day Festival April 19
PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
PeakFest returns to Apex on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please note that this year it's at Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. New parking spaces recently added in the downtown Saunders Lot and Moore Street lot are a short walk away from Town Hall. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. … [Read more...] about PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
A Vibe-ey Valentine’s Drag Bingo at KōMANA Brewing Company, more
KōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. Read on for a few upcoming events! Upcoming Events A Vibe-ey Valentine's Drag BingoSaturday, February 14, 20265:30 p.m.$13.42Get tickets here Standup Comedy … [Read more...] about A Vibe-ey Valentine’s Drag Bingo at KōMANA Brewing Company, more
