The Southern Farm Show is a large annual agricultural exposition that takes place at the NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The show takes place February 5 to 7, 2025, and is free to attend. The show features over 400 exhibitors, agricultural meetings, workshops and training. Find the whole schedule here. Special Features The show features some events that … [Read more...] about Southern Farm Show at NC State Fairgrounds Feb. 5 to 7
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Durham Mini Comic Con March 8
Durham Mini Comic Con is a one day event that takes place twice a year at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event features comic books, cosplay, local comic artists, collectibles and more. Spring Durham Mini Comic Com takes place Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is only $5. Kids 11 and under are admitted for free with paying adult. … [Read more...] about Durham Mini Comic Con March 8
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Feb 1 and 2
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place February 1 and 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Europa Clipper and other solar system missions. Join a celestial adventure that explores the wonders of the universe through technology, telescopes, engaging talks by scientists and plenty of hands-on activities. The … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Feb 1 and 2
Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
The 22nd Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The parade will start at 12 p.m. and take place on Fayetteville Street in Durham. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration form. … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Snake in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place January 29, 2025, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in mid-January, through the beginning of February. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2025 is the Year of the Snake in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, or 1941, … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year — how to celebrate the Year of the Snake in the Triangle
Artsplosure in Raleigh May 17-18
Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 17 and 18, 2025, bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. The festival features the work of more than 175 juried fine artists and craftspeople, and 10 different categories. All art will be available for purchase. Art Market Browse for art of many media. All will … [Read more...] about Artsplosure in Raleigh May 17-18
Inaugural EagleFest at Jordan Lake Jan 25
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is holding its very first EagleFest on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a schedule change from the original date of January 11. This is a free event. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the winter, dozens of migratory eagles congregate below the dam- an amazing sight to … [Read more...] about Inaugural EagleFest at Jordan Lake Jan 25
Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
NC Vibes is presenting Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Raleigh City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North CArolina. Admission is free. The event features: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! The 2025 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
North Carolina Museum's 24rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum. The festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
