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Apex EarthFest April 26 — music, Tinker Café, clothing swap, more…

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The Town of Apex is presenting EarthFest on Saturday, April 26, 2025,. from 12 to 4 p.m. on the Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event for Earth Day. Take an alternative form of transportation to get to Earthfest! The first 50 attendees who take an alternative form of transportation earn a coupon for a free treat from Everbowl. Alternative types of … [Read more...] about Apex EarthFest April 26 — music, Tinker Café, clothing swap, more…

Children’s Day and Youth Music Day at Moore Square April 26

Raleigh, North Carolina is hosting Children's Day and Youth Music Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 210 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This annual Children's Day event is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh and La Ley 101.1 FM. This free event features: Performance schedule: … [Read more...] about Children’s Day and Youth Music Day at Moore Square April 26

Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26

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 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + … [Read more...] about Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26

37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 26-27

The 37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival takes place April 25 and 26, 2025, in the Downtown of nearby Mebane, North Carolina. Mebane is 20 miles to the northwest of Chapel Hill, and just 10 miles to the west of Hillsborough. It's free to attend and to enjoy the entertainment, but you'll need funds for food, drinks, rides, etc. Mebane Dogwood Festival has created Facebook events for each … [Read more...] about 37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 26-27

North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive

The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning as an in-person and in-pickle event on April 26, 2025, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. This is a free event. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like … [Read more...] about North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive

Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26

Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival takes place on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025. It features live music, food, and, of course, a wide selection of beer to try! Friday Night Kick-Off Party On Friday night, there's a tasting event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There's no admission price to enter the festival, but a tasting ticket is $45 online … [Read more...] about Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26

Craig Colorusso: Live at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill

LEVEL Retreat is an oasis in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for multidisciplinary artists to temporarily live, create and to be inspired to produce enduring works. LEVEL is presenting a performance by sound sculptor Craig Colorusso, whose immersive installations, sound sculptures, and bowed guitar performances blur the boundaries between art, environment, and experience. This April 8 to 28, … [Read more...] about Craig Colorusso: Live at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill

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KBA Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

The popular low-cost Wednesday night KBA Jazz Series Presented by Chateau Ste Michelle will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, promising a refreshing mid-week break. The shows take place Wednesday evenings from April 2 to April 23, 2025. Parking is free. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the music is from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. … [Read more...] about KBA Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

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Free Seedlings at Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22

Celebrate Earth Day at Fenton, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration takes place by Paragon Theaters. Shop for flowers and assorted plants, get some free seedlings and enjoy live music by Kenny Shore. … [Read more...] about Free Seedlings at Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22

Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…

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The town of Broadway, NC, is hosting Broadway Our Way on April 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Broadway Our Way is a free street festival that includes live music, a street fair, kids' activities, a food truck rodeo, and more. The free festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Broadway, NC. Broadway is a small town in Lee County, close to Sanford. It's about 48 minutes to the … [Read more...] about Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…

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