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)
Entertainment
Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
Switch Theatre is presenting Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It -- free professional productions around the Triangle in April and May of 2026. This tour of the Triangle stops in Chapel Hill, Cary, Durham, Raleigh and Knightdale. General admission is free. VIP seating options are available. Online reservations are recommended. As You Like It tells the story of a trio of would-be couples, … [Read more...] about Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
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
SONAM Late Spring Concert Supporting Urban Ministries of Durham on May 31
Singers of New and Ancient Music (SONAM) is a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Their mission is to make excellent choral music that supports local non-profits through benefit concerts. SONAM was established in 2012. The group consists of about 20 talented singers from central North Carolina, led by conductor Allan Friedman and … [Read more...] about SONAM Late Spring Concert Supporting Urban Ministries of Durham on 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
Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
MAKRS is presenting the inaugural Around the World, Raleigh Festival on May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Bount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival is free to attend. Around the World, Raleigh celebrates food and cultures from around the globe. It will consist of regional "neighborhood." Walk through Africa, Asia, South America and other areas of the … [Read more...] about Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
988 & Skate on May 30: Free Mental Wellness Skate Block Party, including free haircuts and more
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m., Conlon Family Skate Park, 905 US-401, Raleigh, North Carolina, will transform into a vibrant celebration of hope, healing, and wheels for all. Reggie Winston, founder of The Bar Ber Shop N.C., The Mobile Barber Truck, and the nonprofit Grooming Resources and Opportunities (GRO) 501(c)(3), present 988 and Skate, a unique and free community … [Read more...] about 988 & Skate on May 30: Free Mental Wellness Skate Block Party, including free haircuts and more
Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
Durham Parks & Recreation's newest event series, Party in YOUR Park, brings family fun to neighborhood parks. It will be taking place quarterly at different parks around Durham, North Carolina. These free events features: Next up: Orchard Park1000 S Duke Street, Durham, NCSaturday, May 30, 202611 a.m. to 1 p.m.Facebook event … [Read more...] about Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
