The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 31 and September 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival takes place on the 400 block of Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Main … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
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Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 1
Wake Forest Unplugged is a free event that encourages people to leave their technology behind and connect with the community through games, activities and a free concert. It takes place Sunday, September 1, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., near the Walker Garden at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy sack and relay races, corn hole, and miniature golf. Food and dessert … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 1
Sonark Harvest Festival in Chapel Hill August 31
Sonark Harvest Festival is a family-friendly outdoor event that takes place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The festival features live music, arts and crafts vendors and food trucks. Advance tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for kids ages 12 to 17, and free for kids 11 and younger. On the day of the event, tickets … [Read more...] about Sonark Harvest Festival in Chapel Hill August 31
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at JB Duke Hotel and Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Two hotels on Duke University's campus, the JB Duke Hotel and Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, are hosting a summer outdoor movie series that includes classics and family favorites. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday from May 29 to August 28, 2024. The films are free and open to the public. They will be alternate between: The screenings at JB Duke Hotel wil take place on … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at JB Duke Hotel and Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. These concerts are always enjoyable. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is also a great resource to the community. The music department … [Read more...] about Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
LATAM Street Fest in Carrboro Aug 25
The 9th Annual LATAM Street Fest takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 201 W Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC. This event is hosted by El Centro Hispano, North Carolina's largest Hispanic non-profit organization. The free event features: … [Read more...] about LATAM Street Fest in Carrboro Aug 25
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 24-25
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2024! It will take place August 24 and 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. The 48th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Artists Over 300 artists are showcasing their work. You'll find work … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 24-25
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24
Kidzu Children's Museum is hosting a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, with the Ukrainian Association of North Carolina. The celebration will take place inside University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. This is a free event that features live music, a bake sale, Ukrainian art, crafts and souvenirs. Kidzu … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24
Live Music Nights on the Lawn at Bull McCabes: Husbandos Aug 23
Bull McCabes, at 427 W Main Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a new music series. Live Music Nights on the Lawn is free and family-friendly. The concerts take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Here are the concerts that are currently scheduled. Check back soon for more! … [Read more...] about Live Music Nights on the Lawn at Bull McCabes: Husbandos Aug 23
