El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: The entertainment schedule: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 2
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Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 2
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting its 3rd Annual Okra Jamboree on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend this celebration of okra. Here's what's going on: … [Read more...] about Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 2
Wendell Baptist Church Community Day Aug. 1: Clothing giveaway, small engine repair, free lunch and kids’ block party
Wendell Baptist Church, at 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a clothing giveaway, kids' block party, free hot dog lunch and even a repair shop where you can get small engines repaired as well as some car care. Announced on Facebook. Clothing Giveaway From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a … [Read more...] about Wendell Baptist Church Community Day Aug. 1: Clothing giveaway, small engine repair, free lunch and kids’ block party
Back2School Bash with Raleigh Dream Center and Hurricane Jaccob Slavin on Aug. 1 — free school supplies, festival rides, more
Raleigh Dream Center and presenting sponsor, Carolina Hurricanes player Jaccob Slavin, are hosting a Back2School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at New Hope Baptist Church, 4301 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Event Features Parking and Shuttle There will be no parking at the event! Only park at Crossroads Fellowship Church at 2721 E … [Read more...] about Back2School Bash with Raleigh Dream Center and Hurricane Jaccob Slavin on Aug. 1 — free school supplies, festival rides, more
JoCo Block Party July 31
Johnston County Visitors Bureau, 234 Venture Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting their first ever JoCo Block Party on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. JoCo Block Party is a community celebration bringing tourism to life through music, food, giveaways, and interactive experiences inspired by local attractions that make Johnston County unique. Whether … [Read more...] about JoCo Block Party July 31
Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences August 1
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Consulate General of Mexico and the RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter are presenting Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura (Science and Cultural Day) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free program is fully bilingual (Spanish-English.) … [Read more...] about Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences August 1
Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, 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 Aug. 22 (free event)
Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and bounce houses Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on July 26, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at City … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Raleigh July 26
Just Peachy Festival at The Plant July 25
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Just Peachy Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The festival is free to attend. Just Peachy Festival features: Also, bmc brewing will be celebrating its 5th anniversary at The Plant, so be sure to stop by! … [Read more...] about Just Peachy Festival at The Plant July 25
Durham Disability Pride Parade July 25
The 4th Annual Durham Disability Pride Parade takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, 504 West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event includes art vendors, resource tables, live music, speakers, poster making beverages, community building and more. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Diversity. … [Read more...] about Durham Disability Pride Parade July 25
