The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2026! It will take place August 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. The 50th Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival features: Jump for more information on: Artist Gallery Over 250 artists are … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 22-23
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Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and much … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22
CHILL Act North Carolina on Aug. 29: Special Needs and Homeschool Expo in Durham, including free screening
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CHILL ACT North Carolina Special Needs & Homeschool Expo is a FREE community event bringing families together with local providers, educators, therapists, community organizations, and resources supporting children with autism, special needs, and homeschool families. It takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan Street, … [Read more...] about CHILL Act North Carolina on Aug. 29: Special Needs and Homeschool Expo in Durham, including free screening
Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Carolina Circus Festival is a FREE event that will take place in Cary on September 12, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival is a full day of circus related workshops and shows. There will also be a full market of vendors and food. It takes place in Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Festival Features Arts Market Booths Food Trucks Hosted by the … [Read more...] about Carolina Circus Festival — free event in Cary with performances, workshops and more Sept 12
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Aug. 28, including Makers Market, live music and more…
The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Aug. 28, including Makers Market, live music and more…
Carter’s: Save on clothing for babies, toddlers, and kids — many items more than 50% off
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Stock up on cute, classic, comfortable clothes for your babies, toddlers, and kids right now at Carter's! They've got a ton of clearance items on their deals page, with up to 85% off. Shop all the deals, or check out a few below. … [Read more...] about Carter’s: Save on clothing for babies, toddlers, and kids — many items more than 50% off
Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22
Bulltánica, a Center for Well-Being, at 105 W Knox Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Cultivating Wellness -- Family Health Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. This is a family festival for nourishment, movement, rest, creativity, belonging, time in nature and community connections. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22
7th Annual Growth NC Back 2 School Bash on Aug. 22
Growth NC and West End Community Foundation are hosting the 7th Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. The event features: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Growth NC Back 2 School Bash on Aug. 22
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. Free guided and self-guided tours are available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For a limited time, through August 2, 2026, there will also be Sunday hours, from 1 to 5 … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 22
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. This is a free event and no registration is required. In addition to the annual bookbag give away there will be food, free haircuts and braids, activities, live … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 22
