The 10th Annual Fiestas el la Calle -- Festival LatinoAmericano -- takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 201 W Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC. This event is hosted by El Centro Hispano, North Carolina's largest Hispanic non-profit organization. The free event features: … [Read more...] about Fiestas en la Calle: Festival LatinoAmericano in Carrboro Aug 24
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Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park Aug. 22: live art demos all evening
In anticipation of Lazy Daze on August 23 and 24, Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Demo Daze on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family, and even features Doodle Daze, an interactive art zone just for kids. Watch artists create across a variety of artistic media, ask questions, and maybe even try your hand … [Read more...] about Demo Daze at Downtown Cary Park Aug. 22: live art demos all evening
Wake Forest Comic-Con August 23: free event at new location
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to present this event. Admission is FREE. The event features a dynamic showcase of: Wake Forest Comic-Con is … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 23: free event at new location
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
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
V Pizza, 1839 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Family Funday in their parking lot on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, including: The V Pizza food truck will be on hand for purchases. There will be a raffle, with prizes of back to school supplies and V Pizza gift cards, with proceeds going to V4Victory. … [Read more...] about Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
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 — explore art in Orange County, NC
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Lee County Libraries is hosting LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire at Lee County Libraries - Main, 107 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, North Carolina, on August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The event features: … [Read more...] about LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
