Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
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Honduran Civic Festival on Sept. 14
Hondureños Unidos NC is hosting the Honduran Civic Festival on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at 1515 N Pointe Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. This is a celebration of Honduran independence and features: The event is in support of the children in the Tolupan community of Honduras. … [Read more...] about Honduran Civic Festival on Sept. 14
Maybe canceled? Eastern European Cultural Festival in Apex Oct. 4
UPDATE: The link for this event is no longer active. So we are assuming that the event is not happening and we're removing it from the calendar. The originally published details are still below. NC Vibes is presenting Eastern European Cultural Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m ., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This event is free to … [Read more...] about Maybe canceled? Eastern European Cultural Festival in Apex Oct. 4
Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park Sept. 7
Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina is presenting the Venezuelan Market on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. This is a free, family-friendly event that includes: This event is organized by Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park Sept. 7
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The festival features: Make sure to check the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host its annual Diwali Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The festival is free and open to everyone. Diwali is known as the "Festival of Lights," and it celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Diwali Festival Nov. 1
NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — Jamaican Independence Celebration
North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — Jamaican Independence Celebration
Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25
The Town of Morrisville is presenting a Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The celebration includes: Parking No event parking on site. Shuttles will be running continuously from both 808 and 909 Aviation Parkway. The only on site parking will be … [Read more...] about Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25
Tanabata Festival June 29 — celebrate Japanese culture in Raleigh
Celebrate Japanese culture at the Tanabata Festival on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event is free and open to the public, with a $10 suggested donation per adult. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Tanabata Festival June 29 — celebrate Japanese culture in Raleigh
Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21
Durham Refugee Day is a community-wide event that celebrates the contributions and cultures of our refugee and immigrant neighbors. This is a free family-friendly festival with live music, community education booths, activities for kids and food vendors from around the world. Durham Refugee Day takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Farmers Market Pavilion at Durham … [Read more...] about Durham Refugee Day Festival June 21