Triangle Pop-Up is presenting a Lunar New Year Market on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that spotlights the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community. Community members will be performing, including singers, comedians and lion dancers. Shop from AAPI (Asian American … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 7 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
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Lunar New Year Celebration at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (registration required)
Orange County Department on Aging is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It's free but registration is required. Register by Friday, February 6, 2026, by calling 919-968-2070. This event was announced on Facebook. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (registration required)
Durham Greek Festival May 16 and 17
Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting the very popular event at the church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC. It's 1/2 mile south of I-40 Exit 274. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Enjoy fabulous Greek food and scrumptious … [Read more...] about Durham Greek Festival May 16 and 17
Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the weather. Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 31, 2026, 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 featuring exhibitions by local artists, art making … [Read more...] about Canceled: Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 31
Lunar New Year Crafts with Durham County Library
Durham County Library has two craft events planned for the Lunar New Year, one for kids and one for adults. They both require registration, and space is limited, so please follow the links and register as soon as possible. These are free events. Make It Monday! Paper LanternsMonday, February 16, 20265 to 6 p.m.South Regional4505 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NCFree (registration is required)Kids … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Crafts with Durham County Library
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 18
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: Follow The Vietnamese American Association of Raleigh on Facebook for … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 18
When Community Gathers: MLK Day celebration at Greene African American Cultural Center Jan. 18
When Community Gathers takes place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., at John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event hosted by the North Carolina Black Women Empowered 50+ Group. On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, come together to celebrate unity and community through music, dance, … [Read more...] about When Community Gathers: MLK Day celebration at Greene African American Cultural Center Jan. 18
Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
UPDATE: Reservations for this event has filled up. Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a FREE event, but please RSVP. Schedule: Peaceful Forest features Takumi Kato, a professional Taiko drummer from Gifu, Japan, who has toured … [Read more...] about Sold out: Free Japanese Taiko Drumming and Cultural Celebration at Durham County Library Jan. 20
Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
The Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, a community-grounded, arts and culture organization in North … [Read more...] about Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 10
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
On January 4, 2026, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day with a free event for the whole community. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 4, 20262 to 5 p.m.Downtown Selma105 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma. A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will be performed. The … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
