The Town of Cary is celebrating its Sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary in a big way. Free outdoor celebrations will take place Saturdays, July 24th and July 31st, from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day. The celebrations will take place in Downtown Cary on Academy Street, near the old library site. 310 S. Academy Street is a good address to target. Read on for some details about these two … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cary Festival
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National Ice Cream Day Party at Lumpy’s Ice Cream in Wake Forest July 17
Lumpy's Ice Cream, at 306 Wait Avenue, Wake Forest, is celebrating National Ice Cream Day in a big way! On Saturday, July 17th, 2021, they will be celebrating ice cream from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with contests, games, activities, and free ice cream for kids. You might also be interested in this big list of ice cream shops around the Triangle. Also, check out this big list of other National … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day Party at Lumpy’s Ice Cream in Wake Forest July 17
Selma Health and Business Expo
Selma Parks and Recreation's inaugural Health and Business Expo will take place Saturday, August 21st, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outside Downtown Nutrition, 208 N. Raiford Street, Selma. (Please note that this date is a change from the original date that we had listed here.) Enjoy health and wellness information, a DJ, dance, and physical activities. This is a free event. Food trucks … [Read more...] about Selma Health and Business Expo
Triangle Family Festival — fall festival at Triangle Christian Center
Triangle Christian Center, at 11100 Fellowship Drive in Raleigh, is planning a fall festival. Triangle Family Festival will take place Saturday, October 30th, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is free event, open to the community. The first 75 guests who register will receive a Family Prize Pack. The festival includes: InflatablesHands-on activitiesArtisan vendorsFood trucksLive … [Read more...] about Triangle Family Festival — fall festival at Triangle Christian Center
The Cookout — A Celebration in Honor of Juneteenth, with pro wrestling, music and more
The North Carolina Poor People's Campaign Cultural Arts Committee is presenting The Cookout -- A Celebration in Honor of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 26th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Unity Center of Peace, 8800 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill. The event will include special presentations about Juneteenth and its history, face painting, art exhibitions, dance performances, a Black … [Read more...] about The Cookout — A Celebration in Honor of Juneteenth, with pro wrestling, music and more
Chatham Rabbit Festival in Pittsboro
Chatham Rabbit Festival is a brand new event in Pittsboro, honoring the history of Chatham County's rabbits. Read about the Chatham County rabbits in Our State Magazine! Chatham Rabbit Festival will take place Sunday, March 28th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at The Plant, 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro. The festival is free to attend, and is presented by Chatham Cider Works. The free festival … [Read more...] about Chatham Rabbit Festival in Pittsboro
The Drive-In at Carraway Village bringing Film Fest 919 contender films (and more) to Chapel Hill
The Drive-In at Carraway Village, at 600 Carraway Crossing, Chapel Hill, will be screening movies from Film Fest 919 in February. They will also be hosting: Black History Month film series every Wednesday Hitchcock Revival every Thursday Love on the Screen every Friday Family Night at the Movies every Saturday The price is $12.90 a person for adults and $10.75 for … [Read more...] about The Drive-In at Carraway Village bringing Film Fest 919 contender films (and more) to Chapel Hill
Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
The Mardi Gras parades are canceled this year in New Orleans, and maybe the only silver lining of that is that those of who are not in New Orleans can experience a bit of the fun through the online event that NOLA.com is presenting. Mardi Gras For All Y'all takes place online for three nights, February 12th to 14th, 2021, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night. You can watch it on nola.com, … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras For All Y’all — 3 night virtual event from New Orleans
Fall Flower Festival at Dogwood Farms
Dogwood Farms is a flower farm at 8096 Belews Creek Road, Belews Creek, in Forsyth County. This is northwest of Greensboro, so it's a bit of a drive from the Triangle, but they take their sunflowers really seriously here, and people drive from all over the state to visit. They are hosting a Fall Flower Festival on Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 7 … [Read more...] about Fall Flower Festival at Dogwood Farms
Canceled: Holly Springs Chalk Festival
This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. On Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holly Springs is holding the first Holly Springs Chalk Festival. Artists can register to create a piece of artwork using just chalk. All artists ages 6 to adults may enter. Artists will be divided into 3 age groups: 6 - 12 13 - 17 18+ Artists can … [Read more...] about Canceled: Holly Springs Chalk Festival
