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 July 5
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First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: Focal Point: Orange on July 4
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. The First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate the new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other performances. In … [Read more...] about First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: Focal Point: Orange on July 4
First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during is hosting First Friday at The Times during First Friday Raleigh July First Friday First Friday at the Times on July 4, 2025 Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Admission is free and parking is $10. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. Check back soon for the details. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4
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
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”
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
