Several local organizations are joining together to present a World Hunger Day event on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event will raise awareness of food insecurity in the community, as well as the work being done to support residents. The event will feature a free bounce house and free snacks, as well as … [Read more...] about World Hunger Day in Durham — awareness event with free snacks, a bounce house and more…
Festival
Raleigh Greek Festival May 31 to June 2
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 31 to June 2, 2024, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy music by Kostas Kastanis Band and dancing by the youth and adult dance groups of Holy … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 31 to June 2
PBO Pride Festival 2024
PBO Pride is presenting the PBO Pride Festival on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m. at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This is a free, family-friendly event that features fun, food, music, vendors and more. It ends with the Pride Parade. In addition, there will be an 18+ drag show and dance party on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about PBO Pride Festival 2024
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 1
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 1
Hillsborough Handmade Parade returns on June 1
Once every other year, the streets of Hillsborough are filled with the the creativity and excitement of the Handmade Parade. The spectacle returns on June 1, 2024. The parade takes place at 4 p.m., with a handmade market from 12 to 6 p.m. Hillsborough's Handmade Parade The parade features costumes, painted faces, puppets, stilt walkers, marching bands, dancers and more. It's an event unique … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Handmade Parade returns on June 1
19th Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 1
The Beaver Queen Pageant is very popular annual Durham event at Duke Park, 106 West Knox Street, Durham. Specifically, it will be at Duke Park Meadow, which is at the corner of Englewood Avenue and Acadia Street. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and friendly competition, as people vote for their favorite contestants by donating to the Ellerbe Creek Watershed … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 1
2nd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum June 1
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project and NC Vibes, are presenting the 2nd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place June 1, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is part of the International Food Festival, which takes place on Fayetteville Street … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum June 1
First Fruits Memorial Balloon Festival May 25 & 26
First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival is a Memorial Day Weekend event that will encourage guests to remember and honor those who died in active military service defending our country. It will also be a family event with many fun components that everyone can enjoy, and a great way to kick off the summer. The event takes place May 25 and 26, 2024, from 3 to 10 p.m. each day. The festival … [Read more...] about First Fruits Memorial Balloon Festival May 25 & 26
JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, flea market, more
JAWSFest, a once-annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration, is returning to the Midway in downtown Chapel Hill, NC in 2024. It includes a flea market, live music, karaoke, a mechanical shark, a dunk tank, and, of course, Jaws on the big screen. There's a lot going on at different businesses, and it's a little bit hard to pin down online exactly everything that's happening, but if you go there, … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, flea market, more
African Liberation Day — Community Block Party May 25
An African Liberation Day Community Block Party will take place Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. African Liberation Day is celebrated around the world. It is an annual commemoration of the founding of the Organization of African Unity, and marks the progress of self-determination and self-rule in … [Read more...] about African Liberation Day — Community Block Party May 25
