Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2026 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Spring festivals include Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, Holi festivals, art festivals, cultural festivals and much more. First take a look at some of the major spring festivals in the Triangle, but then, keep reading for an … [Read more...] about 39+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
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Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry at Downtown Cary Park May 2
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m., Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry. This is a free event for all ages. Explore herbology gardens, craft your own wand, and meet fantastical creatures. Test your house spirit through spellbinding challenges, then join in more whimsical fun and surprises around … [Read more...] about Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry at Downtown Cary Park May 2
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro, North Carolina. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. This is a free event for … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 8
20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest Feb. 27 – March 1
The 20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest takes place in Carrboro, NC, Friday, February 27, to March 1, 2026. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on the original date. The festival is a celebration of independent cinema, presenting Southern films in a non-competitive setting. Tickets are $8 for individual screenings and $45 for a festival pass. The screenings take place at … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Carrboro Film Fest Feb. 27 – March 1
Lunar New Year Festival March 14
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on January 24. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival March 14
Carolina FiberFest March 13-14
Carolina FiberFest takes place on March 13 and 14, 2026, in the Jim Graham Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $7 for one day or $12 for both days. Youth age 16 and under are admitted for free. At Carolina FiberFest you'll enjoy a marketplace full of fiber, fleeces, hand-dyed yarn, crafting tools, … [Read more...] about Carolina FiberFest March 13-14
Black Genius Fest at Black Wall Street in Durham Feb. 28
Black Genius Fest: Architects of the Dream takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Black Wall Street, West Parrish Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free, family-friendly celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Please register here. Durham's historic Parrish Street will more than 18 interactive exhibitions showcasing creativity, … [Read more...] about Black Genius Fest at Black Wall Street in Durham Feb. 28
Black Out Loud: Our Culture & Contributions Will Not Be Silenced — free event for Black History Month
Education Justice Alliance is presenting Black Out Loud: Our Culture & Contributions Will Not Be Silenced, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Please reserve your spot here. Commemorate 100 years since the beginning of what we now celebrate as Black History Month! This year’s … [Read more...] about Black Out Loud: Our Culture & Contributions Will Not Be Silenced — free event for Black History Month
For the Culture Food Truck Festival in Durham Feb. 28
The Throwdown Events and Entertainment is presenting For the Culture Food Truck Festival on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Festival in Durham Feb. 28
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for January 31. This … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
