Whether or not you have tickets to GalaxyCon, you can still enjoy GalaxyCon Street Fest on July 26 and 27, 2025, for free! The FREE festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh, and features live DJs and musicians, live wrestling, celebrity appearances and signings, food trucks, vendors, and iconic fan cars. GalaxyCon Street Fest Highlights Check out the whole … [Read more...] about GalaxyCon Street Fest July 26-27 — Live wrestling, music, more…
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40+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2025
Fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will be great in 2025! Please check out this big list of festivals all fall in the Triangle. Our list is getting updated every day. Jump to: Also, whether you're looking for a spooky experience or totally kid-friendly fun, be sure to check out our list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches and haunted trails in the Triangle. … [Read more...] about 40+ fall festivals in the Triangle in 2025
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary: Ticket giveaway (and a discount for everyone)
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Cary’s favorite BBQ Festival is back and better than ever in its 17th year! Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival is a two-day event. It takes place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary: Read on to learn about the festival, a 20% discount on tickets, and a chance to win tickets! Cary’s Favorite Festival is Back and Better than Ever. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live … [Read more...] about Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary: Ticket giveaway (and a discount for everyone)
Downtown Bird Bash in Garner
Bring the whole family to Garner for the Downtown Bird Bash on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and on Main Street. This is a free, family friendly event, but there's a cost for some of the activities. (See below.) Activities include: Presented by the Garner Area Historical … [Read more...] about Downtown Bird Bash in Garner
Summerfest at Fenton July 26 — face painting, entertainment, more…
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 — face painting, entertainment, more…
Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences July 26
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Consulate General of Mexico and the RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter are presenting Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura (Science and Cultural Day) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free program is fully bilingual (Spanish-English.) … [Read more...] about Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences July 26
Flip the City: Back to School Festival at Durham Central Park July 26
HOPE Organization is hosting Flip the City: Back to School Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event features: … [Read more...] about Flip the City: Back to School Festival at Durham Central Park July 26
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
Uproar Festival of Public Art in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough
23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
