The 23rd Annual ClydeFEST takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-Bus, Pittsboro, NC. The festival takes place 12 to 4 p.m. The festival honors Chatham County folk artist Clyde Jones and celebrates creativity and kids. ClydeFEST is free to attend.. There will be tons of hands-on arts and crafts projects for kids, … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual ClydeFEST in Chatham County: Kids’ Festival of Folk Art Fun April 13
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Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
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Looking for good times, great trails, and groovy small town vibes? There's no better place to spend a day, an evening, weekend or week away from the city than Elkin, NC – in the heart of the Yadkin Valley wine region! From raising a pint to enjoying live music or soaking in the festive atmosphere, Elkin has no shortage of ways to relax, unwind or recharge. Full of lively celebrations, small-town … [Read more...] about Elkin, North Carolina, in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains: Good Times, Great Trails, and Groovy Small-Town Vibes
Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño April 13
Revista Latina NC is presenting a free festival, Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Amphitheatre at Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. This Children's Day Cultural Festival will celebrate cultures and traditions through: … [Read more...] about Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño April 13
Mommy & Me Day at Olde Raleigh Village May 3
Olde Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, is hosting Mommy & Me Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. This event takes place at the Pocket Park at Olde Raleigh Village. Admission is free. (Pay for your purchases.) Treat yourself to: … [Read more...] about Mommy & Me Day at Olde Raleigh Village May 3
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course the main focus is food, and plenty of it will be on sale, but … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex April 10-11
Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Celebrate the grand opening of The Makery at Boxyard by Kidzu Children's Museum, at 900 Park Office Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The Makery will be a hub for creativity and innovation, a place for upper elementary kids, tweens, and adults to dive into hands-on crafting, 3D printing, robotics, and more. Definitely check it out if you're into design thinking, upcycling, or digital … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of The Makery at Boxyard RTP April 11
Free Concert by North Carolina Baroque Orchestra April 6
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, directed by Frances Blaker, is presenting a concert called "Brilliant Concerti of the Baroque." Enjoy this concert of concertos featuring the musicians of NCBO soloing in Concerti by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel and Corelli. World renowned harpsichord virtuoso Elisabeth Wright performs Bach's Harpsichord Concerto in A Major, BWV 1055. The concert takes place … [Read more...] about Free Concert by North Carolina Baroque Orchestra April 6
Free concert with Servire and Ravenscroft High School Choir April 4
Servire is a vocal ensemble as well as a service as well as a service organization. All of its concerts are made possible through partnerships with local charities, offering a unique voice and call to action towards their mission. A portion of the proceeds from all of their projects goes towards the partnering organization. In addition to their performances, the group also makes an effort to do … [Read more...] about Free concert with Servire and Ravenscroft High School Choir April 4
Rhythm and Reels — concert and movie series in Durham’s parks
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting Rhythm & Reels, a free summer concert and movie series that takes place at some of Durham's parks. You may bring your own food or purchase from on-site vendors. Please bring your own picnic blanket or chair. No alcohol allowed. Rhythm and Reels Schedule Check back soon for the 2025 schedule. … [Read more...] about Rhythm and Reels — concert and movie series in Durham’s parks
Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
