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 kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
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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
3rd Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park May 3
Let's Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks are presenting the Adult Recess Festival at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m. This free event is for ages 21+ only. This festival will feature games, sports, food trucks, and music. New this year will be "Poolside Picnic." Bring your own inflatable pool, deck it out with blankets, … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park May 3
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15
Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade is planned for Saturday, March 15, 2025. It starts at 10 a.m. and lasts about an hour and a half. This is a non-motorized parade. Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade Route The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Hillsborough Street and Salisbury Street, heading south on Salisbury Street. It then turns left on Morgan Street and right on Fayetteville Street, where it … [Read more...] about Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 15
Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 15
Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, is presenting the first annual Celebrate Smithfield: International Culture Fair on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Smithfield into the vibrant and unique town it is today. The International Culture Fair showcases the rich heritage of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 15
Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
The Hindu Society of North Carolina is presenting a Holi celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will take place at HSNC, at 309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. Please check back soon for details. Last year the festival was free to attend, but there was a $5 parking fee. The celebration typically includes: Schedule: … [Read more...] about Holi Celebration in Morrisville with the Hindu Society of North Carolina March 15
Away with the Fairies festival at Mordecai Historic Park March 15
Paper & Stars Studio is presenting Away with the Fairies at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. Enter a market full of fairies, dragons, mischief and more at this themed event especially for families. Set in Mordecai Historic Park's beautiful nature space, this event by Paper & Stars Studio … [Read more...] about Away with the Fairies festival at Mordecai Historic Park March 15
Carolina FiberFest March 14-15
Carolina FiberFest takes place on March 14 and 15, 2025, at The Expo Center at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is $7 for one day or $12 for both days. Youth age 16 and under are admitted for free. At Carolina FiberFest you'll enjoy a marketplace full of fiber, fleeces, hand-dyed yarn, crafting tools, supplies … [Read more...] about Carolina FiberFest March 14-15
Spring Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding a spring festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. At the festival: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham
Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 9
Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro. This is a free event for all ages. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 9
