InWave, the host of the KoreaFest, is presenting a free family-friendly live Squid Games event on April 9th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place at Black Belt World, 300 Black Belt World Drive, Knightdale, NC. Play games featured in the hit series, including Red Light, Green Light, Tug of War and Dalgona Candy. Admission is free, and it's free to play the games. You do … [Read more...] about Live Squid Game event in Knightdale (family-friendly event)
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Mayor’s Unity Day in Raleigh — games, performances, inflatables, more…
Raleigh's annual Mayor's Unity Day takes place Saturday, April 9th, 2022, at Moore Square, 200 N Blount Street. This event will be going on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family hosted by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission. The goal of the celebration is to bring diverse elements of the community together to enhance understanding of different cultures. The … [Read more...] about Mayor’s Unity Day in Raleigh — games, performances, inflatables, more…
4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 4th Annual Festival of Nations in 2022. This year there will be both an in-person festival and a virtual festival. The in-person festival takes place April 3rd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park. The virtual festival will take place from March 25th to July 31st, 2022. Check back soon for details. Both options are free to attend. … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
NC State Office of Global Engagement is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Talley Mountains Ballroom, in the Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger with music, food and cultural activities. This is a free event. Register here. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, 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 American … [Read more...] about Emancipation Tours and Juneteenth Celebration at Historic Stagville
International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled
Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Update: Canceled. Near & Far Festival is a street party in Chapel Hill that celebrates global culture within Chapel Hill. This free festival takes place Sunday, April 19th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the corner of Rosemary Street and Columbia Street in Downtown Chapel Hill. This event is free, and open to all. Community and campus cultural groups share their heritage through … [Read more...] about Canceled: Near & Far Festival in Chapel Hill April 19
Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
UPDATE: The Lightup Festival has been canceled. Here's the statement from the organizer: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Raleigh has also been canceled. The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
The Global Holiday Festival and Market will take place November 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore square, 226 E. Martin Street, Raleigh. The Global Holiday Festival and Market is a day of celebration honoring holidays and traditions from around the world. Join dozens of ethnic communities from across the Triangle for a day of food, shopping, entertainment, and community … [Read more...] about Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
Brazilian Day NC Festival takes place Saturday, September 7th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. September is a very special month for Brazilian immigrants living in the United States. It is a time to sing, dance, meet friends, and celebrate life as an immigrant. Aligned with the festivities for the Brazilian independence, … [Read more...] about Brazilian Day NC Festival + Parade in Durham
