Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
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Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art June 21: “The Time Is Always Now”
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free family-friendly community day focusing on the exhibition "The Time Is Always Now" on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The special event takes place in the East Building and Museum Plaza. Enjoy free exhibition access and family-friendly tours, work on hands-on activities to create … [Read more...] about Free Community Day at North Carolina Museum of Art June 21: “The Time Is Always Now”
Third Friday Durham Art Walk July 18
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk July 18
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2025! It will take place August 23 and 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. The 49th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father’s Day
Celebrate Father's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. On June 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring the kids to the Great Lawn Pavilion, and you can all unleash your creativity. Art supplies will be on hand for everyone to explore and create with. … [Read more...] about Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father’s Day
NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar and Film Screening June 14
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Summer Bazaar on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, food, music and film screenings. The bazaar is free to attend. The film screenings are $10, or $5 for … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar and Film Screening June 14
Butterflies, Bees and Insects Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center June 14 — free art activities for all ages
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, at 123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Art LAB, once a month. Art LAB features free arts activities for all ages. It's free to attend, but please register online or in person. These activities take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following days. Please click on the links below to learn more or to register. Schedule for Art LAB Winter … [Read more...] about Butterflies, Bees and Insects Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center June 14 — free art activities for all ages
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
Monday Karaoke Night at Raleigh Beer Garden
Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, has some upcoming events. You can find them all on Raleigh Beer Garden's Facebook page or their website calendar. Upcoming Events: Check back soon. Recurring Events Monday Karaoke NightMondays (scheduled through August 25, 2025)8 to 11:45 p.m.Free Wednesday Night TriviaWednesdays (scheduled through August 27, 2025)7 to 9 … [Read more...] about Monday Karaoke Night at Raleigh Beer Garden
