The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRs Society is presenting Raleigh Twilight Market on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from March to December, 2026, at Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It does not take place in … [Read more...] about Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on May 16
Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
The Can Opener, at 205 South Gregson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 10 p .m. This is a free event, featuring live music, face painting and a balloon artist. The balloon artist and face painting will be going on from 12 to 6 p.m. Music Schedule: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Exotic & Classic Car Show May 16
Cars and Coffee Raleigh hosts car shows at various locations in the Triangle. The shows are family and pet friendly, and are free to attend. Follow Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Facebook for announcements about the shows. Exotic and Classic Car Show and MarketSaturday, May 16, 20269 a.m. to 12 p.m.Boxyard RTP900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NCFree For this day only, Boxyard RTP is opening … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Raleigh: Exotic & Classic Car Show May 16
Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
The annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and open to all ages. Enjoy: Check for updates in the Facebook event. What to know Schedule Performances on Center Lawn: … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
Grace-Filled Free Market at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church rescheduled to May 16
Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church, 4926 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a Grace Filled Free Market on May 16, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for May 2. All are welcome. Everything is free! Announced on Facebook. If you'd like to donate events ahead of time, please contact the church. … [Read more...] about Grace-Filled Free Market at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church rescheduled to May 16
Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 16 — free food, free books, more…
The annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 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. The activities will be geared toward children up to age 5, but there will be some activities for their older siblings as well. Please … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 16 — free food, free books, more…
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town May Daze Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. They're bringing in 65+ vendors — retro and modern video games and consoles, Pokémon and TCG favorites, Funko, retro tech, Gundam kits, pop culture collectibles, and one of a kind geeky art … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Wheels on Academy takes place on North Academy Street, in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features: It's free to attend and free to register your car! Interested in showing your car at Wheels? To be considered for awards, … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Old Hillsborough Road Market at Bennett Place May 16
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's free to visit the visitor center and nature trails, but there's a small charge for tours. Some events have a small fee as well. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here are a couple of the upcoming events (Visit … [Read more...] about Old Hillsborough Road Market at Bennett Place May 16
Lineup announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free kickoff celebration takes place Thursday, October 1, 2026, at … [Read more...] about Lineup announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
