Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is offering FREE ukulele lessons to adults ages 18+. The lessons take place on Wednesdays from May 27 to June 17, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. The ukulele instructor, Keith, is offering a set of four weekly sessions that go over the basics … [Read more...] about Free Ukulele Lessons at Five Points Center (registration required)
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Dojo Day at Waverly Place: Sumo demo, origami, performances, more…
Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Dojo Day on May 31, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Experience the flavors, art and traditions of Japan. This is a free event. What to Expect Live Performances Experiences Raffle Food and Drinks Vendors Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Dojo Day at Waverly Place: Sumo demo, origami, performances, more…
Pittsboro Summer Fest May 31
Pittsboro's Summer Fest is taking place Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2 to 6 p.m., on Hillsboro Street in Downtown Pittsboro, North Carolina. This is a free event. This event features: … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Summer Fest May 31
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2026. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 26 to May 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Six Sundays in Spring Concert Schedule 2026 Info about … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow May 30
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's open to the public and free to attend. Presented in partnership with Triangle Native American Society, experience a day of competition dancing and drumming, … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow May 30
4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
4th Annual International Children’s Day and Luisito's Bilingual Book Fair will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026, 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. It features performances, authors, and family activities. Featured Performances: Featured … [Read more...] about 4th Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 30
A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project. Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square, 200 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. for A New Nash Bash, a family-friendly public block party and open house, where you can review initial design concepts based on public engagement to … [Read more...] about A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Free Old-Time Fiddle & Banjo Workshop at Dix Park June 13 (registration required)
PineCone is presenting a FREE Old-Time Fiddle & Banjo Workshop on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at House of Many Porches Market at Dix Park, 701 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration opens at May 30, 2026, at 12 p.m. This workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate players. Join an engaging workshop … [Read more...] about Free Old-Time Fiddle & Banjo Workshop at Dix Park June 13 (registration required)
9th Annual Darkness RISING Block Party — an arts & mental health event May 23
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event in its 9th year. This block party celebrates wellness, the arts and community and features powerful performances, free resources and joy! The 2026 event is made possible by HealthLit4Wake. Darkness RISING takes place Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Darkness RISING Block Party — an arts & mental health event May 23
Orange – Chatham African American Cultural Festival May 23
Chapel Hill - Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is presenting the Orange - Chatham African American Cultural Festival. This event will take place Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lincoln Center, 750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, NC. This is a free, family-centered event that highlights and celebrates African American art, culture and … [Read more...] about Orange – Chatham African American Cultural Festival May 23
