North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture, with a special focus on jerk chicken, a popular Jamaican dish. It takes place Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: Main Stage: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 8
Music
Music in the Park in Morrisville Aug. 7
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to September in 2026. An additional concert will be held on June 19, for Juneteenth. There is no concert in July. The time varies a little bit. See below. A food truck will be on site each … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville Aug. 7
Durham Fiesta Latina August 2
El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: The entertainment schedule: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 2
Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 2
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting its 3rd Annual Okra Jamboree on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend this celebration of okra. Here's what's going on: … [Read more...] about Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 2
Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! At Carrboro Town Commons August 1
Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare is a 20-minute family-friendly musical romp through your favorite Shakespeare plays. All the actors are dressed as clowns! It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, during the Carrboro Really Really Free Market. Performances will be at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The show is FREE and is presented to … [Read more...] about Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! At Carrboro Town Commons August 1
Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass with Redbud July 31
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes FREE concerts on the lawn. There is one remaining concert this year, a bluegrass concert. Keep reading for details. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass with Redbud July 31
Midweek Mix: Free outdoor concert series at The Exchange
Dewitt Carolinas, Inc., in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, has announced the launch of Midweek Mix – Wednesdays at The Exchange Raleigh, a new outdoor concert series at The Park at The Exchange, 1000 Social Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The concerts will take place on Wednesdays from June 24 to July 29, 2026. The event and park bars will open weekly at 5:30 p.m., with live … [Read more...] about Midweek Mix: Free outdoor concert series at The Exchange
Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and bounce houses Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on July 26, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at City … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
The Sunday Set is a monthly event on the rooftop of The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place the last Sunday of the month, through July, 2026. Check thedurham.com/events for any exceptions. The Sunday Set features live DJ sets from 5 to 10 p.m., with rotating DJs. Also $2 oysters, build-your-own-spritz bar ($10), and snack boards ($18.) And of course, great … [Read more...] about The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
Just Peachy Festival at The Plant July 25
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Just Peachy Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The festival is free to attend. Just Peachy Festival features: Also, bmc brewing will be celebrating its 5th anniversary at The Plant, so be sure to stop by! … [Read more...] about Just Peachy Festival at The Plant July 25
