GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather on the original date. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but the event specifically starts on Frantz Square Lawn. This map will help! Kick off GLOW by gathering on Frantz Square Lawn at 6 p.m. Then the … [Read more...] about GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade Feb. 1
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Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 1 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Triangle Pop-Up is presenting a Lunar New Year Market on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Raleigh Iron Works, 2200 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that features cultural performances, Asian food trucks, an interactive red envelope art installation, raffles, and shopping. Shop from AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) owned … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Market with Triangle Pop-Up in Raleigh Feb. 1 — Lion Dance, comedy, music, more…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Wake Forest Jan. 30
Wake Forest's MLK Jr. Community Celebration takes place Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather on Jan. 23. This is a free, public celebration. The evening’s theme will center around one of Dr. King’s messages: “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration in Wake Forest Jan. 30
Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Jan. 29
Morrisville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is presenting a Lunar New Year Lantern Lab on January 29, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The cost is $5. Spots are limited, so register soon. Create vibrant paper lanterns, zodiac-themed art, and festive decorations to bring good luck and joy into the new … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Lantern Lab in Morrisville Jan. 29
Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Snake! The 2025 NC TACAS Chinese New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 25
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission and City of Raleigh are hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP to help with planning. Event attendees can look forward to insightful discussions, … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — film, performances, community service, more…
Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 17 to 20, 2025, and will include storytelling, film, community service and more. Please visit the Dreamfest website for links to sign up for the various events. All descriptions on this page are from the Dreamfest website. In … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — film, performances, community service, more…
Evening of Reflection & Remembrance at The Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Evening of Reflection & Remembrance with Heart2HeartNC on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. come together in community to reflect and remember the principles and actions that help us stay grounded during these challenging times — non-violence, mindful awareness, courageous speech, respect, kindness and … [Read more...] about Evening of Reflection & Remembrance at The Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Chapel Hill – Carrboro NAACP’s MLK Day Rally and Service
The Chapel Hill - Carrboro NAACP is commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 20, 2025. Please note that, due to the expected freezing temperatures, the MLK Day rally is moving indoors. This change was announced on Facebook. The event will begin at a rally at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 106 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Following the … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill – Carrboro NAACP’s MLK Day Rally and Service
21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is hosting the 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025. The march will start at Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC, at 9:30 a.m., and will conclude at the First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 105 N West Street, Fuquay-Varina, where a celebration will take place. The celebration … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
