Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
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Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — lineup announced
Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh from September 4 to 6, 2025. The main concerts are taking place at Moore Square, 226 E. Martin Street, and City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Over 100 bands are performing over the three days at the two stages, plus at club shows. Although the tickets to the main event, at Moore Square and City Plaza, don't quite qualify as … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — lineup announced
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
NC Vibes is bringing the fun of the beach to Raleigh with Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will features live music and dance, games, a food truck rodeo and much more: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Sweet Carolina Summer Bash at Old Raleigh Village Aug. 9 — free lunch, mechanical bull, bounce house, more…
Olde Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Sweet Carolina Summer Bash on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free event is for all ages. Everything is free, including the food. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Sweet Carolina Summer Bash at Old Raleigh Village Aug. 9 — free lunch, mechanical bull, bounce house, more…
Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2024
North Carolina has a rich agricultural heritage, and a visit to a State or County Fair is a great way to experience that heritage. The fairs are back in full force for 2025. You'll have a lot to choose from. You can find livestock competitions, local or regional food and drink, live music, rides, and, of course, lots and lots of fried food. The fairs are primarily held in the fall, with the … [Read more...] about County and State Fairs in North Carolina — updated for 2024
Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend at Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin RoadChapel Hill, North Carolina. The farm will be hosting its Watermelon Festival on July 4, 5, and 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The cost is $14.95 for each person age 4 and older. Purchase tickets here. Enjoy all the farm activities, as well as all the watermelon you can eat! There will also be watermelon … [Read more...] about Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
Holly Springs is celebrating Independence Day with its annual fireworks show on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. The celebration features live music, food and fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, or towels as the event is lawn … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
