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
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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
Durham Mardi Gras Celebration: parade, live music, more…
Durham celebrates Mardi Gras in a big way. The main event is always on Fat Tuesday, which is March 4, 2025. It will be free. The places you can expect updates are the Bulltown Stutters' Facebook page and Durham Mardi Gras' Facebook page. In addition, there is a family-friendly event the Sunday before Fat Tuesday, at The Scrap Exchange. Read on for details about events on both … [Read more...] about Durham Mardi Gras Celebration: parade, live music, more…
Mardi Gras Festival at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a weekend long Mardi Gras Festival, from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The celebration includes a costume parade, king cakes, live music, vendor markets and more. Read on for the details. Friday, February 28, 2025 Saturday, March 1, 2025 Sunday, March 2, 2025 Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Festival at The Plant in Pittsboro
20 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Triangle. Learn about a couple of the major events and then keep reading for a day by day list of Mardi Gras events that are free or cheap to attend in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Drinks are on you though! Most events take place either Saturday, March 1, or Tuesday, March 4, 2025. We include both … [Read more...] about 20 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in North Carolina. This will be a day of competition dancing, music … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 3
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Ma & Pa Festival, presented by MAKRS Society, will feature: … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 3
Wake Forest Film Festival March 1
Wake Forest Film Festival is a one-day at Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, on March 1, 2025. All access passes are $28.30, including fees, and will allow unlimited access to the films throughout the festival, as well as question-and-answer sessions with industry professionals. The festival includes more than 30 films of all lengths and genres, including … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Film Festival March 1
Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26
Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual art. The festival takes place Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Historic City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Historic City Market and Davie Street will come alive with local DJs, hands-on artist-led demonstrations, art exhibitions, make + … [Read more...] about Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 26
North Hills Kids
Once a month this summer, there will be free kids' activities at Midtown Park at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. North Hills Kids takes place the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from June to August, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn about all the events on visitnorthills.com/events. North Hills Kids Schedule June 17: Dan the Animal Man Dan will show of some of … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids
