Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2025, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about 70+ Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
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Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Snake in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place January 29, 2025, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in mid-January, through the beginning of February. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2025 is the Year of the Snake in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, or 1941, … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Snake in the Triangle
Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 1
Triangle Pop-Up is presenting a Lunar New Year Market on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Shop from AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) owned business, and eat delicious food from food trucks. Celebrate the year of the snake! Food trucks: There will be a raffle to … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 1
Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! The 2025 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: There is also a night time concert, ticketed separately. Follow … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
The Hindu Society of North Carolina is presenting a Holi celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at HSNC, at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. Please check back soon for details. Last year the festival was free to attend, but there was a $5 parking fee. The celebration typically includes: Schedule: … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
Town of Morrisville’s Holi Festival March 22
The Town of Morrisville is hosting a Holi Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Join the community to celebrate Holi, the ancient Hindu festival marking the end of winter and welcoming the spring season. The festival is free, and will feature dancing, Holi powders, artisan vendors, … [Read more...] about Town of Morrisville’s Holi Festival March 22
Nuv Yug India Fest March 22
The Nuv Yug India Fest takes place Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Parking is also free. The festival features approximately 120 unique dance and music performances throughout the day. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Nuv Yug India Fest March 22
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
On January 5, 2025, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day, and is hosting other winter festivities. All of these events are free. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 5, 20251 to 4 p.m.Art Out Loud Park110 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma.A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
