Mend My Broken Pieces is hosting a Book Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. (Please note the time change. It was originally 1 p.m., which you see in the flyer.) At this free, family-friendly community event you will connect with local authors and vendors. Food vendors and craft vendors will also be on … [Read more...] about Book Festival at Durham Central Park May 30
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Small Town Pride in Chapel Hill and Carrboro — Pride Month events
The Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are joining together, along with Orgullo Latinx, to celebrate Small Town Pride during June, which is Pride Month. During this time, there will be several events to celebrate and embrace diversity. Chapel Hill Pride! PromenadeSaturday, June 6, 202612 to 3 p.m.Starting at Peace & Justice Plaza179 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC Wear your colors. … [Read more...] about Small Town Pride in Chapel Hill and Carrboro — Pride Month events
Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Celebrate the 4th of July at Knightdale's Fourth on First Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. Look for updates on the Facebook event. 4th of July Festivities … [Read more...] about Knightdale’s Independence Day Festival: Fourth on First Avenue
Soccer Square Fan Fest — World Cup Watch Party and Festival at Moore Square June 11-14
Soccer Square Fan Fest is a four-day World Cup watch party and community fan festival at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating the opening weekend of the 2026 World Cup. The event will feature live match screenings on a large outdoor screen, food trucks, a beer garden, lawn games, and interactive soccer-themed activities every day. On select days, come meet … [Read more...] about Soccer Square Fan Fest — World Cup Watch Party and Festival at Moore Square June 11-14
A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project. Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square, 200 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2 to 6 p.m. for A New Nash Bash, a family-friendly public block party and open house, where you can review initial design concepts based on public engagement to … [Read more...] about A New Nash Bash on May 30 — help shape the future of Nash Square
Pride First Friday: Pride Month Kick-Off Block Party in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is presenting Pride First Raleigh during First Friday on June 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Commerce Place, 10 Commerce Place, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free block party to kick off Pride Month. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Pride First Friday: Pride Month Kick-Off Block Party in Raleigh
Clayton Square to Square Street Street Festival June 6
The Town of Clayton is hosting its Square to Square Street Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Main Street, from Town Square to Horne Square. This free festival features games, activities, food and music. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Clayton Square to Square Street Street Festival June 6
Juneteenth in the Peak in Apex June 20
Juneteenth in the Peak is a free festival that celebrates Juneteenth and community. It takes place Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m., at the Apex Town Hall Complex, 73 Hunters Street, Apex, North North Carolina. The festival features live performances, a kids' zone, history exhibits, family activities, food trucks vendors and more. There will also be FREE haircuts and a FREE mobile … [Read more...] about Juneteenth in the Peak in Apex June 20
Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 26-27
The Out! Raleigh Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, 2026. It will be on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The Friday night event will be an adult-focused (18+) night of entertainment and vendors, from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, from 12 to 7 p.m., is the festival for the whole family. Admission is free for both events. The festival … [Read more...] about Out! Raleigh Pride Festival June 26-27
Festival of Abundance May 23 and 24 in Carrboro: Free food share, repairs, skill shares, much more…
The Festival of Abundance is a community offering “from us and by us,” designed to celebrate the abundance that emerges when we choose care, collaboration, and cooperation over competition. The event takes place May 23 and 24, 2026, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. Some activities also take place at the Carrboro Arts Center, 400 Roberson Street, Carrboro, … [Read more...] about Festival of Abundance May 23 and 24 in Carrboro: Free food share, repairs, skill shares, much more…
