BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be located along Jones Street, … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 20
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Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20
The Morrisville International Festival takes place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 #B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is a free festival. Check back soon for details. Highlights … [Read more...] about Morrisville International Festival Sept. 20
St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 27
St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Check back soon for details. … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 27
Capital Squares: Free introductory dance on July 22
The square dancing group, Capital Squares, is hosting a Square Dance Open House on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, in Carson Hall. Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration. This is an introductory dance with participation by new dancers along with experienced dancers. Learn Modern Western … [Read more...] about Capital Squares: Free introductory dance on July 22
Free Cary Town Band Concert July 3: On The Homefront
The Cary Town Band is a concert band based in Cary, North Carolina, which seeks to bring the love of music to the people of the area by performing free concerts and supporting the town by providing musical entertainment at their civic, cultural and community events. They provide an opportunity for community musicians to grow together and inspire others in their understanding and appreciation of … [Read more...] about Free Cary Town Band Concert July 3: On The Homefront
Downtown Cary Park July 3: Top Gun and family-friendly airplane-themed activities
The Town of Cary is presenting three events for Independence Day in 2025. July 3rd Celebration Kick off your festivities on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This free event will feature family-friendly activities, a lineup of food trucks, and a screening of Top Gun. Activities include: More info. Cary … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Park July 3: Top Gun and family-friendly airplane-themed activities
Morrisville’s July 3 Red, White & Boom!
The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 3, 2025, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and will include live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, family-friendly games, and more. A fireworks show will conclude the … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s July 3 Red, White & Boom!
Summerfest at Fenton July 26
Summerfest at Fenton is a free, family event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. This FREE family event features: … [Read more...] about Summerfest at Fenton July 26
Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Hum Sub Diwali is a celebration of Diwali at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Admission is free and parking is $10. The hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The festival will feature: The evening will end with fireworks over Symphony Lake. … [Read more...] about Hum Sub Diwali Oct. 11 — music, dance, food, fireworks, more…
Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28
Saint Sharbel Church, at 600 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Taste of Lebanon Festival on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025. Times (tentative; check back soon for confirmation): Admission is free, and authentic Lebanese food will be available for purchase. Taste of Lebanon, Raleigh NC is a yearly vibrant cultural and food festival celebrating the … [Read more...] about Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh Sept. 27-28