The Annual Meet in the Street Festival is taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. This will be the 44th year for the festival. It's free to attend. Look for updates in the Facebook event. The festival will feature: … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 2
Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Cary Animal Services and Town of Cary are hosting Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cary Police Department, 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina, on the Town Hall Campus. It's free to attend. The event features: Well behaved pets are invited. … [Read more...] about Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Raleigh Kidical Mass: Kid-focused group bike rides
Oaks & Spokes is hosting Kidical Mass -- family-friendly, kid-focused group bike rides. It's free to participate. At each of these rides, there will be a pre-ride party, and a midpoint stop to enjoy a sweet treat. You can see the route for each of these rides, and more information, here. Kidical Mass Bike Rides Friday, March 27, 20265:30 p.m.: Pre-ride party6 p.m.: Ride startsStart and … [Read more...] about Raleigh Kidical Mass: Kid-focused group bike rides
Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Join Bright Horizons on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level Road W, Apex, North Carolina, for its next Speaker Series event. This is a free event, but please RSVP here, or through the QR code on the above flyer. This exciting evening is designed for both parents and children to enjoy in a relaxed, family-friendly brewery! This month, the speaker … [Read more...] about Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
Garner is holding its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. The headlining performance will be by the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy delicious food while the kids play in the Kids Zone, featuring games and crafts. After the concert there will be a fireworks … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
Cozy Panda is hosting a Block Party on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features pottery painting. And it's "pay what you want!" You can pay for your piece, pay it forward to support another guest, or paint for free. In addition, the party features: … [Read more...] about Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
The 2nd Annual International Day of Dance Festival, organized by Graceful Expressions, takes place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event and suitable for all ages. This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians must stay with their children. Celebrate the universal language of dance … [Read more...] about International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
Carrboro 4th of July Celebration includes live music, People’s Parade, and the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay
The Town of Carrboro is hosting an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It will take place at Carrboro Town Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with pre-event activities at Weaver Street Market starting at 9:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. the kickoff event will take place at Weaver Street Market. Then at 10:50 a.m., the People's Parade will take place, led by the Bulltown Strutters, … [Read more...] about Carrboro 4th of July Celebration includes live music, People’s Parade, and the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay
Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, North Carolina, 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 … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Apex’s Fireworks Frenzy also includes a drone show in 2026
Apex is celebrating the 4th of July with Fireworks Frenzy on July 3, 2026. Due to the Salem Streetscape construction project, Old Fashioned Fourth of July event is cancelled for 2026. However, two of this event's most cherished features (the Parade of Wheels and Apex Fire Department Splash Down) will be moved to the Fireworks Frenzy event! In addition, Fireworks Frenzy will also include a drone … [Read more...] about Apex’s Fireworks Frenzy also includes a drone show in 2026
