Head to Wake Forest for Forest Fest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event in Downtown Wake Forest focuses on celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest. The event will feature entertainment, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, a tree seedling giveaway, educational opportunities, children's activities, vendors, food options and much more! The festival takes … [Read more...] about Forest Fest in Wake Forest April 18
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Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 18
Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. The festival takes place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art … [Read more...] about Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 18
16th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival April 18
16th Annual North Carolina 'Cuegrass Festival returns to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is free to attend, but raises funds for local children's causes, so donations are welcome. This festival celebrate two of the great things about North Carolina: Barbecue and Bluegrass. There will also be a vendor village on Fayetteville Street, near … [Read more...] about 16th Annual ‘Cuegrass Festival April 18
25th Annual Children’s Day Festival of Cary: International music, dance, crafts, food April 18
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Children's Day Festival of Cary will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Admission is free. It is a mini version of the nation-wide celebrations that have been taking place in Turkey since 1920 as a national holiday. It's an international festival for kids, and an event where children are exposed to several … [Read more...] about 25th Annual Children’s Day Festival of Cary: International music, dance, crafts, food April 18
SpringFest at Southern Village Apr. 18 — free outdoor music
Southern Village, at 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting SpringFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. Live music will take place on the Southern Village Green: Admission is free, but tips for the musicians are encouraged. Rain date is April 19. … [Read more...] about SpringFest at Southern Village Apr. 18 — free outdoor music
Artist Heather Evans Smith Book Release Event with Live Music and Artist Talk Apr. 18
Join artist Heather Evans Smith for the release of her new monograph, Skipping Sundays, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Eno House Artist'sDen, 903 Eno Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event. The evening will be filled with live music followed by an artist talk and book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7:00 and live music starts at … [Read more...] about Artist Heather Evans Smith Book Release Event with Live Music and Artist Talk Apr. 18
8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 11
The Town of Cary is once again celebrating pimento cheese! The Annual Pimento Cheese Festival takes place April 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Food trucks and vendors will serve their regular menus, plus new dishes that feature pimento cheese. Menu items include pimento cheese ice cream, sausage balls, egg rolls, empanadas, … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary April 11
Cat’s Cradle Study Hall Music Fest — 8 UNC bands in one night
Cat's Cradle, at 300 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is presenting 2nd Annual Study Hall Music Fest on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 6 p.m. (Doors at 5 p.m.) This event will feature 8 standout UNC bands playing on multiple stages. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Buy tickets. Bands at Study Hall Music Fest … [Read more...] about Cat’s Cradle Study Hall Music Fest — 8 UNC bands in one night
Thomas Brown Recital Series presents: Solomon Eichner Apr. 11
Thomas Brown Recital Series presents Solomon Eichner in a concert on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 4 p.m., at University Presbyterian Church, 209 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The concert is free and open to the public. Concert Pianist and Chapel Hill resident Solomon Eichner returns to perform at University Presbyterian an exciting program of youthful exuberant works by many … [Read more...] about Thomas Brown Recital Series presents: Solomon Eichner Apr. 11
Sunset Concert at Sweetwater in Apex on April 11
Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting Sunset Concert at Sweetwater on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. This concert is free to the public. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. The concert features renowned jazz vocalist Niki Haris (who performed for many years with Madonna), multi-Grammy nominated jazz guitarist Keith Ganz and The Christian Tamburr … [Read more...] about Sunset Concert at Sweetwater in Apex on April 11
