The City of Raleigh is hosting a FREE Community Cookout on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., across from the former DMV site, 207 S State Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Come enjoy grilled food, shaved ice, live music, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Kids can enjoy activities and fill a goodie bucket with toys and candy. City staff will also be on-site to share … [Read more...] about Free Community Cookout at former DMV site in Raleigh on May 30
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A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project. Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square, 200 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. for A New Nash Bash, a family-friendly public block party and open house, where you can review initial design concepts based on public engagement to … [Read more...] about A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Memorial Day Ceremony in Apex May 25
Apex's Memorial Day Ceremony takes place Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at Apex Fire Station 1, 210 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. The annual Memorial Day ceremony honors and remembers U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This event typically features members of Apex public safety, Apex Town Council, and the Apex community … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Ceremony in Apex May 25
Memorial Day Tours and Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Honor fallen service men and women at a Memorial Day Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Monday, May 25, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m. Follow the event signs to Field of Honor and park along the road. Chairs will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Tours and Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. This free event … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
Triangle 20s and 30s Hangout Group — meet new people and have fun
The Triangle 20s & 30s Hangout Group is a community for people who just want to get out, meet others, and enjoy life around Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond. No networking agenda. No memberships. No pressure to “fit a vibe.” Just good people getting together for things like: You can find their upcoming events on the meetup page. Read on for a few events that are planned. Make … [Read more...] about Triangle 20s and 30s Hangout Group — meet new people and have fun
Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
Throughout the month of June, you'll find many Pride Month events in the Triangle. These events bring together the LGBTQ+ community and friends to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, celebrate, and educate. Read on for a day by day list of Pride events in the Triangle. Please note that there are also Pride events that take place in other times of the year, and those events will be included on … [Read more...] about Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Orange County will honor the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and women during the annual Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Site, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Program of Events Call to OrderJesse G. Torres, United States Marines Posting of ColorsOrange County Sheriff’s Office Honor … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers and … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
HBOT4Heroes Charity Motorcycle Ride, with post-ride party (music and free food!) for everyone May 16
HBOT 4 Heroes is a charity motorcycle ride starting and ending at Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, 300 Muldee Street, Durham. North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. This ride raises money to help prevent veteran suicide. This is a 60-mile police-escorted ride. The cost is $25 per rider and $15 per passenger during pre-registration, and $30/$20 the day of the ride. Register … [Read more...] about HBOT4Heroes Charity Motorcycle Ride, with post-ride party (music and free food!) for everyone May 16
