Capital Quilters Guild's Annual Quilt Show takes place March 13 and 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is $10 per day. Admission is free for ages 10 and under. View approximately 200 beautiful judged quilts. You can participate in the Charity Silent Auction and vote for your … [Read more...] about Capital Quilters Guild’s Annual Quilt Show March 13-14
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2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
The second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live music, performances, spoken word poetry and more. Venues are generally open late afternoon and evening hours. 2nd Friday ArtWalk events and activities are free and open to all. Here are … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black History Month at Haven Farm in Knightdale March 8
Haven Farm Venue and Shoppe, at 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina, is hosting Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black Excellence for All on March 8, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free, family-friendly event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Black History Month at Haven Farm in Knightdale March 8
First Friday at CoLab March 6: Lyrical
The CoLab, at 14 Glenwood Avenue, Suite #17, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a supportive community of artists. CoLab holds many events, which you can find at thecolabraleigh.com. Here's is an event that's coming up. First Friday: LyricalFriday, March 6, 20266 to 11 p.m.Free CoLab is celebrating March with a birdsong sing-a-long called “Lyrical”. Come see how visual artists represent music, use … [Read more...] about First Friday at CoLab March 6: Lyrical
Feminist First Friday at Hartwell March 6: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities, and is honor of Women's History Month, which takes place in March. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Hartwell March 6: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
First Friday Raleigh March 6
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh March 6
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3
HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 530 S. White Street, Wake Forest, on … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3
Art Club at Zeigeist Gallery & Bar March 25
Anticapitalist Crafts is hosting a monthly art club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar, 725 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on these dates: This is a chance to create, explore new mediums, and gather with other artists. Each month supplies will be provided to enable participants to try out new methods of playing with texture, color, assemblage, and … [Read more...] about Art Club at Zeigeist Gallery & Bar March 25
Create a literary marshmallow peeps diorama for Orange County Public Library’s contest
Orange County Public Library, at 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting its 8th Annual Literary Peeps Show contest. The library invites you to make and bring in a literary-themed, marshmallow peeps diorama. All entries need to be based on a book and family-friendly. All ages are welcome to enter! Entry Categories: Youth, Teen, Adult, and Family. Entries will be judged … [Read more...] about Create a literary marshmallow peeps diorama for Orange County Public Library’s contest
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for January 31. This … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
