Bloom Fest is a free festival on Sunday, May 19th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 West Franklin Street Plaza, Chapel Hill. This event is organized by We Sense in partnership with the Town of Chapel Hill's Community Arts & Culture Division. Celebrate the community and all things Spring with lots of interactive, hands on activities, performances and a unique collection … [Read more...] about Bloom Fest in Chapel Hill–free make and takes, crafts, face painting, much more
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17 Free Spring Festivals in the Triangle
Spring is in bloom, and that means it's the start of festival season in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and more cities and towns in the Triangle. Here are some that you will want to check out. All listed here are either free or have free components. This is just a start to the list. Many more will still be added for May and June, so keep checking back! We're highlighting 17 spring festivals in … [Read more...] about 17 Free Spring Festivals in the Triangle
Durham 150 Opening Celebration April 13
This year Durham is celebrating its 150th birthday and you can expect to see many celebratory events throughout the year. Save the date: The Durham 150 Opening Celebration Presented by Aetna will take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Tobacco Campus. This is a free event. Check back soon for more details, and for more Durham 150 events, but here … [Read more...] about Durham 150 Opening Celebration April 13
20th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest
The 20th annual Wake Forest HerbFest will be held April 19-21 and April 26-28, 2019 at Festival Park, 525 South White Street, in downtown Wake Forest. Friday, April 19th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21st: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 26th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28th: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest
7th annual Carrboro Open Streets
Sunday, April 7th, 2019, the annual Carrboro Open Streets event will take place from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The goal is to encourage community building through a variety of free activities. Weaver Street will be closed off to traffic during the event, which was started in 2013 by Carrboro Bicycle Coalition. Some of the activities that are typically held at Carrboro Open Streets: Dance Do … [Read more...] about 7th annual Carrboro Open Streets
Free: Earth Day celebration in Durham
Celebrate Earth Day at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Sunday, April 28th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free, rain or shine event. It features an Earth Day parade, live music, environmental education, free paper shredding and more. Durham Earth Day Schedule 12 p.m. Welcome by Durham Officials 12:05 p.m. Shay M. Lovette (Folk Rock) 1:10 p.m. Randy Senzig … [Read more...] about Free: Earth Day celebration in Durham
21st Annual Lebanese Festival in Raleigh
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the 21st Annual Lebanese Festival at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, on Saturday, April 13th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy Lebanese music, dancing, food, desserts, beer and wine. Learn more at the Facebook event page. Here is what you'll usually find at this popular festival: Authenic Lebanese … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Lebanese Festival in Raleigh
39th Annual Meet in the Street in Wake Forest
The 39th Annual Meet in the Street Festival takes place Saturday, May 4th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. It'll be happening on South White Street, South Brooks Street and South Taylor Street. The festival will feature food, fun and entertainment, including live music and children’s activities. Admission is free. Some what will be going on: BMX Stunt Show at … [Read more...] about 39th Annual Meet in the Street in Wake Forest
39th Annual PeakFest in Apex
The 39th Annual PeakFest celebrates "The Peak of Good Living" in Apex. It will take place Saturday, May 4th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Salem Street in Historic Downtown Apex. Enjoy live music, art, kids' activities, food and more. This is Apex' largest public event and draws 15,000 people. There will be three stages of entertainment, a kids' zone with more entertainment, food vendors and … [Read more...] about 39th Annual PeakFest in Apex
Durham Mardi Gras: Information on parade and live music at 5 venues (no cover)
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019, and it's free. The parade is a DIY affair. You don't have to register your krewe. Just show up. There is no officially organized parade, but...it will happen. Here are answers to frequently asked questions. There will be live music on five stages in Durham, with no cover. Gather at CCB Plaza, 201 … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras: Information on parade and live music at 5 venues (no cover)
