Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them.
Cooking Demo: SoulFULL Celebrations
Friday, February 6, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
Academy Pavilion
Free (Registration required)
Chef Amelia Irene will demonstrate how to bring nostalgia to your next gathering while providing a health supportive party menu that is plentiful in flavor and fun! We will explore the emotional connection to food and how celebrations create lasting memories that are rooted in tradition and food! The menu will include a signature mocktail, dips, and party staples of the 70’s that have been updated with healthier alternatives.
The Future of Black History
Saturday, February 21, 2026
1 to 3 p.m.
Academy Pavilion
Free
“The Brilliance of Resilience” is this year’s Future of Black History Month program theme, celebrating the power, creativity, intellect, and legacy of Black resilience throughout American history. This event brings together community members, students, educators, and leaders for an afternoon of reflection, inspiration, and collective empowerment.
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Yohuru Williams is a nationally recognized historian, prolific author, and sought-after commentator whose work focuses on the Civil Rights Movement, social justice, and education reform. His dynamic storytelling and nuanced historical insight make him one of the most respected scholars and orators of our time.
Learn about more Black History Month events throughout the Triangle.
Art Cart inspired by Black History
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
12 to 3 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC
Academy Pavilion
Free
Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free offerings. Whether it’s Park Art, where we provide exciting crafts for everyone to enjoy, or Art Your Way, where kids can unleash their imagination with a variety of supplies, there’s something for every budding artist! Come join the artistic fun and let your creativity soar in the heart of the Park.
Game Night with Black and Nerdy Gamers
Friday, February 27, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Academy Pavilion
Free
Black and Nerdy Gamers (BANG) take over Academy Pavilion for a Black History Game Night full of trivia, music bingo, and some of your favorite nerdy games—all celebrating Black people and Black culture.
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More Black History Month Events
Check out a list of Black History Month events and sites in the Triangle, or see a few of them here. More are being added all the time.
