Magic will fill Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 to 10:30 p.m., when the park hosts Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizadry. This is a free event for all ages. It's not a drop-off event, so please stay with your children. Step into a world where magic stirs in every corner of Downtown Cary Park. Explore herbology gardens, craft your own … [Read more...] about Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry at Downtown Cary Park May 2
Order your pets’ medications on Chewy and get 20% off your first order
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If your pet regular takes medications, even heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, you can probably save some money by ordering from Chewy.com. Right now there's a promo code to get $20 off your first Chewy Pharmacy order of $49+. (And if your pet does need medication, you know how expensive it can be!) Use promo code RXSPRING20. This promo code is good only through May 3, 2026. Alternately, you … [Read more...] about Order your pets’ medications on Chewy and get 20% off your first order
Plant Sale: Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums rooted for planting now — May 1 and 2
The Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society is hosting a plant sale of rare and heirloom chrysanthemums on May 1 and 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, at NC State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. They will be selling cuttings of its highly coveted rare plants to members of the public, while supplies last. There's no admission charge. There will be a … [Read more...] about Plant Sale: Rare & Heirloom Chrysanthemums rooted for planting now — May 1 and 2
A Different Thread album release show at Local 506, with Sugaree String Society May 1
A Different Thread celebrates the release of their new album Over Again with a full band live show at Local 506, 506 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on May 1, 2026, at 7 p.m. The show also features Sugaree String Society. Advance tickets are $16.95 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Purchase tickets here. A Different Thread Known for their harmony-rich, award winning … [Read more...] about A Different Thread album release show at Local 506, with Sugaree String Society May 1
Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh starting May 1
This spring and summer you can play mini-golf on the most imaginative and artistic course around...for free! Downtown Raleigh Alliance is debuting ArtPutt on Friday, May 1, 2026, and it will be around all spring and summer, until September 30, 2026. This year it will be at Bloc[83] Courtyard, 621 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Play for free any day, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Use … [Read more...] about Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh starting May 1
Holly Springs International Food Festival May 1
The Holly Springs International Food Festival takes place Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., outside the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC. It's free to attend. The festival will celebrate different cultures from around the world. You pay for your food and drink. Enjoy a variety of food and beverages from local restaurants and food trucks … [Read more...] about Holly Springs International Food Festival May 1
First Friday Block Party at Raleigh Times — music, art, more
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an art market and more. May First Friday First Friday at the Times on May 1, 2026. Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday Block Party at Raleigh Times — music, art, more
The Little Pagan Faire at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship May 2
Triangle Area Pagan Alliance (TAPA) and Eno River CUUPS are hosting Little Pagan Faire on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina. The only cost to attend is one can of food for the organization's food drive for the Interfaith Food Shuttle. The event will feature: … [Read more...] about The Little Pagan Faire at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship May 2
Carrboro Farmers’ Market: Strawberry Jamboree May 2
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April to October: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. In fact, … [Read more...] about Carrboro Farmers’ Market: Strawberry Jamboree May 2
Strawberry Festival in Durham May 2
The 21st Annual Strawberry Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Old North Durham Park, 310 W Geer Street, Durham. This is a free event that's been taking place every year since 2005. It's hosted by Central Park School for Children. Here's some of what happening at this event: Some of the activities are free and some have a very small cost ($1) … [Read more...] about Strawberry Festival in Durham May 2
