Raleigh Downtown and NC Throwdown are presented For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 227 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (next to the NC State Capitol.) 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. This will be a day of … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
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14 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
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No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Triangle. Learn about a couple of the major events and then keep reading for a day by day list of Mardi Gras events that are free or cheap to attend in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Drinks are on you though! Most events take place either Saturday, March 1, or Tuesday, March 4, 2025. We include both … [Read more...] about 14 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
Durham Mardi Gras, including a bar crawl, daytime family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
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Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is March 4, 2025. It will be free. The places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at The Scrap Exchange. Read on for details about events on both … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras, including a bar crawl, daytime family event and the Fat Tuesday parade
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15
Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade is planned for Saturday, March 15, 2025. It starts at 10 a.m. and lasts about an hour and a half. This is a non-motorized parade. Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Route The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Hillsborough Street and Salisbury Street, heading south on Salisbury Street. It then turns left on Morgan Street and right on Fayetteville Street, where it … [Read more...] about Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15
Peeps in the Park in Morrisville April 17
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Peeps in the Park on April 17, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. This is an Easter/spring themed scavenger hunt. Find all the hidden peeps and win a prize. Peeps in the Park is a free event. There event also features: Parking will be available at Cedar Fork Elementary School, … [Read more...] about Peeps in the Park in Morrisville April 17
Big List of Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2025
Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2025 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Spring festivals include Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, 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 even longer, … [Read more...] about Big List of Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2025
Apex EarthFest April 26 — music, Tinker Café, clothing swap, more…
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The Town of Apex is presenting EarthFest on Saturday, April 26, 2025,. from 12 to 4 p.m. on the Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event for Earth Day. Take an alternative form of transportation to get to Earthfest! The first 50 attendees who take an alternative form of transportation earn a coupon for a free treat from Everbowl. Alternative types of … [Read more...] about Apex EarthFest April 26 — music, Tinker Café, clothing swap, more…
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 22
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! You and your kids can participate in many activities from jump rope to robotics. Our two stages will host youth dance and musical groups and The Big Field offers … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
