One of North Carolina's most fascinating roadside attractions is the Shangri-La Stone Village, at 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC. It's 17 miles north of Hillsborough and 31 miles north of Chapel Hill, so it's an easy day trip for anyone in the Triangle, or a great little side trip for visitors. Henry Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, started creating the village in 1968, at the age of 72, as … [Read more...] about Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
Art
Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza features 18.5 acres of playgrounds, gathering spaces, gardens, art and skyline views. One unique thing about Gipson Play Plaza is that it includes elements that can be used by people of all ages. In fact, it will be the largest adventure playground in the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 7-8, including a Seconds Sale on Sunday
Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding his Summer Kiln Opening. The hours are: Final Weekend Enjoy an outing to the pottery - walk inside the kilns and shop in the large barn/showroom full of lovely functional and decorative handmade pottery. Since 1983, master potter Mark Hewitt has been making fine-crafted pottery - fabulous mugs, dinner plates, cereal … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 7-8, including a Seconds Sale on Sunday
The Market at NCMA June 7
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA June 7
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene of Fuquay-Varina. On March 7, 2025, there will be a March Night Market from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring makers and artists. Follow the Facebook event to see what … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
“The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30
Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month by visiting the Raleigh debut of “The In Between Exhibit: Portraits and Stories by LGBTQ Christians” at St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2205. “The In Between” is a film photography portrait series curated by local artist, Molly Byrom, highlighting the unique stories … [Read more...] about “The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee June 1
Chapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dates of market in 2025: … [Read more...] about Pop Shop: Pop Up ARTernative Market at Chapel of Bones Coffee June 1
Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31
Lune Spark Center for Creativity is hosting a grand opening celebration at 146 W Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event features: Lune Spark is a creativity center for kids. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
