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
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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
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
JAWSFest, a Memorial Day Weekend celebration, is returning to the Midway in downtown Chapel Hill, NC in 2025. It includes a flea market, live music, karaoke, a mechanical shark, a dunk tank, and, of course, Jaws on the big screen. There's a lot going on at different businesses, and it's a little bit hard to pin down online exactly everything that's happening, but if you go there, you'll figure … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
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
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 23 and 24
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 23 and 24, 2025. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from Pittsboro. Carolina Indie Fest features 10 diverse … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 23 and 24
Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Splash Pad Bash in Knightdale May 24
Cool off at the Splash Pad Bash in Knightdale. This free event takes place at the splash pad at Knightdale Station Park, 700 N 1st Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on these days: There will be a variety of fun games, a DJ and food trucks. … [Read more...] about Splash Pad Bash in Knightdale May 24
