The NC Underground Toy Swap is a toy show at Selma Civic Center, 300 N Webb Street, Selma, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 am. to 3 p.m. Admission is FREE. Youc an expect costumed cosplayers, life-sized transformers and more. Read more about it on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about NC Underground Toy Swap in Selma June 7 — free event!
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Wilson Pride Block Party June 7
The Wilson Pride Block Party takes place in Downtown Wilson on Saturday, June 7, 2025, all day, starting at 9 a.m. Please visit WilsonPrideNC.com for a complete schedule and details. Some highlights: … [Read more...] about Wilson Pride Block Party June 7
21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7
The Beaver Queen Pageant is very popular annual Durham event at Duke Park. Specifically, it will be at Duke Park Meadow, which is at the corner of Englewood Avenue and Acadia Street, 1608 Acadia Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and friendly competition, as people vote for their favorite contestants by donating to Keep Durham Beautiful. The … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7
Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7
Pittsboro Pride Festival takes place Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, 2025, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The Friday event, a drag show and dance party, is for ages 13+. The Saturday event is a free, family-friendly event that features fun, food, music, vendors and more. It ends with the Pride Parade. Both events are free to attend. Friday, June 6 Grab … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Pride Festival June 6-7
Cars and Carnivores Street Festival in Wake Forest
Cars and Carnivores is a street festival in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This date is a reschedule due to the weather forecast. The festival will be around 339 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC. The highlights of the festival are the classic/modern car show and steak cook-off. There will also be food and vendor booths. The car show is accepting up … [Read more...] about Cars and Carnivores Street Festival in Wake Forest
Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 30 to June 1, 2025, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
Hands-On History Fair in Hillsborough May 31
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is presenting a Hands-On History Fair on May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hillsborough Visitor Center, 150 E King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The history fair is free to attend. Meet local preservationists, artisans, and history-minded organizations as they showcase the many ways we keep the past alive—from restored artifacts and … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Fair in Hillsborough May 31
JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
JAWSFest, a Memorial Day Weekend celebration, is returning to the Midway in downtown Chapel Hill, NC in 2025. 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, you'll figure … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
Children’s Day Festival — celebrate Japanese culture May 18
Nippon Club of the Triangle has the goal of fostering a deeper cultural understanding between Japanese and American people. It's hosting a Children's Day Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Carolina Pines Community Center, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are welcome, with a $10 donation suggested for adults. The program … [Read more...] about Children’s Day Festival — celebrate Japanese culture May 18
Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
The 2nd annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Follow the Facebook event for updates. Please pre-register. 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be sensory-friendly quiet hour. Choose this time … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
