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
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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
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
Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Morrisville SpringFest takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival features: Limited parking will be available at Town Hall (100 Town Hall Drive). Additional parking will be available off-site at Cedar Fork Community Center (1050 #B Town Hall Drive). Shuttles will run from Cedar Fork … [Read more...] about Morrisville SpringFest May 17, including the inaugural Chalk Walk
Five Points Spring Fling May 16
The Five Points Center for Active Adults, 2000 Noble Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Fling on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, creativity, and connection. Kids 12 and under get free pizza from Timber Pizza. Additional food will be available for purchase from Party in a Pita, Lee's Kitchen and Jones … [Read more...] about Five Points Spring Fling May 16
Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin — the perfect weekend getaway!
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Come taste the wines of the Yadkin Valley at the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival on May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event is the valley's biggest, showcasing the best wineries in North Carolina wine country. It takes place in Elkin Municipal Park, 399 North Carolina 268 West, Elkin, NC. Plan on arriving in Elkin the night before to enjoy the music in the Friday Night Live Explore … [Read more...] about Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin — the perfect weekend getaway!
Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10
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Sanford, NC invites you to dive into everything strawberry on May 10, 2025! Strawberry Jammin’ is a celebration of the fruit that’s dear to many of our hearts and taste buds. Sanford, in Lee County, is about a 45 minute drive to the southwest of Raleigh. It's about 23 minutes to the south of Pittsboro, and about 37 minutes to the west of Fuquay-Varina. This festival is well worth the drive from … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10
