Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 15 to 17, 2026. Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them. It takes place at North Carolina State … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 15-17 — music, family activities, much more…
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Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: 12-pack for $12 on the 12th day of the month (and more events)
Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro, NC, is at 120 Lowes Drive #100. Visit their Facebook page or website calendar for a full list. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026 (Saturdays, 5:30 to 8 p.m.): Yappy HourMonday, May 18, 20265 to 7 p.m.$10 donation (includes 2 drink tickets and an appetizer) Meet other fellow dog owners at this relaxed community fundraiser! Recurring Events 12 … [Read more...] about Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: 12-pack for $12 on the 12th day of the month (and more events)
Recipe Swap at Ment Beverage Co. May 12 (and more)
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Recipe Swap at Ment Beverage Co. May 12 (and more)
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music May 15
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday each month, from March to December, 2026, except April, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each event … [Read more...] about Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music May 15
Old Skool Gaming Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP May 11, more
The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP is at 5410 NC Highway 55, Suite V, Durham. This location is a retail craft beer and wine store with an on-site microbrewery, bar, and event space. Their outdoor beer garden hosts all sorts of events like live music, trivia, food trucks, and more. You can find The Glass Jug Beer Lab's RTP events on their Facebook page. You can also check their website … [Read more...] about Old Skool Gaming Night at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in RTP May 11, more
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
Durham Parks & Recreation's newest event series, Party in YOUR Park, brings family fun to neighborhood parks. It will be taking place quarterly at different parks around Durham, North Carolina. These free events features: Next up: Orchard Park1000 S Duke Street, Durham, NCSaturday, May 30, 202611 a.m. to 1 p.m.Facebook event … [Read more...] about Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro May 10
The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2026 season. Dates … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro May 10
Black Farmers’ Market: May 10 in Raleigh
The Black Farmers' Market gives the public a chance to support Black farmers in the Triangle, and to enjoy the wonderful products that they offer the community. The market alternates between Raleigh and Durham. Please note that the Raleigh markets are in a new location in 2026. Please visit The Black Farmers' Market on Facebook to see updates. Want to learn why there is a Black Farmers' … [Read more...] about Black Farmers’ Market: May 10 in Raleigh
Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park May 9 and 10
The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, takes place Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a free event. The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park is a weekend of hands-on activities that teach families how to make balanced food choices. Enjoy cooking workshops, James … [Read more...] about Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park May 9 and 10
