Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: There is also a night time concert, ticketed separately. Follow … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
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Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
Falling for Local is a free event at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is a celebration of fall and of local businesses. It's presented by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park Conservancy and Dorothea Dix Park. The festival features tons of local vendors, food trucks, North Carolina craft breweries, live music, FREE pumpkins … [Read more...] about Falling for Local at Dix Park Oct 4: free hayrides, inflatables, pumpkin patch, more
North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
UPDATE: The Facebook events for these events have been deleted. We are assuming that the block party has been canceled due to the weather, but we have no further information. Saturday, January 11, 2025, is Inauguration Day for North Carolina. Governor-elect Josh Stein and the Council of State will be sworn in, and there will be some special events afterwards. Here's what's going … [Read more...] about North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at Night Circus -- A District New Year's Eve Spectacular. It takes place at Festival Park, 335 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free, although VIP tickets are available. The event features: … [Read more...] about Night Circus: A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts seven days, starting December 26th, each one with a focus on a different principle: Day 1. Umoja means unity. Day 2. Kujichagulia means self-determination. Day 3. Ujima means working together. Day 4. Ujamaa means supporting each other. Day 5. Nia means purpose. Day 6. Kuumba … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2024/2025
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 29th annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Cary Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. Enjoy demonstrations, performances, art activities, food … [Read more...] about Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary Dec 29
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run from November 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. The attraction is not open on December 25. Tickets are available now. Purchase … [Read more...] about North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
5th Annual NC Disneyana Oct. 4
The 5th Annual NC Disneyana takes place October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Millennium Hotel Durham, 2800 Campus Walk Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. The event features pin trading, vendors selling Disneyana, cosplay, play/trade Lorcana and more. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Tickets are on sale now. … [Read more...] about 5th Annual NC Disneyana Oct. 4
Oddville — A Festival for the Awesomely Strange Dec. 14
Oddville: An Art Show for Strange Art will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., at Durham Fruit & Produce, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC. Enjoy strange and interesting art and creations. Come in costume. Prepare to enter the Ghost World where the spirits of our secret selves wander the corridors of strange lands and unusual sights. Become the self … [Read more...] about Oddville — A Festival for the Awesomely Strange Dec. 14