Cozy Panda is hosting a Block Party on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features pottery painting. And it's "pay what you want!" You can pay for your piece, pay it forward to support another guest, or paint for free. In addition, the party features: … [Read more...] about Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
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The Night Market Company’s Alphabet Soup Pride Market in Cary June 13
The Night Market Company is presenting its 3rd Alphabet Soup Pride Market on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about The Night Market Company’s Alphabet Soup Pride Market in Cary June 13
Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Presents: A Day of Free Programming on Apr. 26
Rhiannon Giddens' Biscuits & Banjos presents a day of free programming at The Fruit, 305 S Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The programming is for the first anniversary of the sold-out Biscuits & Banjos festival that took place in Durham. The day of programming reflects the spirit at the heart of Biscuits & Banjos, celebrating music, memory, … [Read more...] about Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Presents: A Day of Free Programming on Apr. 26
Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26
Unleashed's Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. Parking is also free. It takes place Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12 to 6 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina. Admission and parking are free. Many rescue groups will be there, along with lots of vendors. This event raises money for animals in … [Read more...] about Unleashed’s Spring Fling with doggie Easter Egg Hunt, music, vendors, more, on April 26
Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25
Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. You might also be interested in this huge list of upcoming art, artisan and vintage markets in the Triangle! This festival will feature 170+ local artists and also serves as an Earth Day … [Read more...] about Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25
Raleigh City Farm: Bearthday April 25 — Earth Day and 15th Anniversary Celebration
Raleigh City Farm, at 800 N Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating its birthday and Earth Day at its annual Bearthday Party on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It's free to attend. Rain date is April 26. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh City Farm: Bearthday April 25 — Earth Day and 15th Anniversary Celebration
Elisabeth von Trapp — FREE concert in Cary Apr. 25
From the family that inspired "The Sound of Music", Elisabeth von Trapp is performing in a FREE concert on April 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Genesis United Methodist Church, 850 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. She will be singing and playing guitar in a free concert open to the public. A suggested donation of $10 is optional. Parking is also free. Elisabeth will bring selections from her … [Read more...] about Elisabeth von Trapp — FREE concert in Cary Apr. 25
Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25
Raleigh Brewing Company, 3707 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Y'all Means All NC Beer Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. The festival is free to attend. You pay for your food and drink. The festival features tons of North Carolina breweries (see below), plus local artisans, food trucks and live music. A portion of the proceeds will be going to LGBT … [Read more...] about Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25
Apex EarthFest April 25
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The Town of Apex is presenting EarthFest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 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. The theme this year is Sustainable Fashion. The event features: Schedule of Events: Know Before You Go: … [Read more...] about Apex EarthFest April 25
40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25
The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning on April 25, 2026, 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, but some activities might have a cost. 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 40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25
