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
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GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade in rescheduled to Feb. 1
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 in rescheduled to Feb. 1
Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park March 4
Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park March 4
MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2025 with a day of service. The event takes place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Boys and Girls Club of Wake County's Teen Center, 721 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC. This is a youth-driven experience that will center the voices of today’s young people in conversations around community service, life transitions, … [Read more...] about MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park Jan. 20
John Chavis Memorial Park, at 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 12 to 3 p.m. This free event will showcase Dr. King's work through service, children's activities and more. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park Jan. 20
Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year at the Tet Vietnamese Year Festival on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Dorton Arena, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Daytime festivities are from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Those under age 7 or over 75 are admitted for free. The festival typically features: There is also a night time concert, ticketed separately. Follow … [Read more...] about Tet Vietnamese New Year Festival Jan 19
Teen Creators Market at Dix Park Jan. 19
Dix Park is hosting a new series of free events for teens in partnership with Raleigh Parks Teen Zone. All of these events are free, but require teens to have a Raleigh Teen Connect Membership, which is free. Membership is required for each program. TeenSpace Events at Dix Park Look for more announcements at dixpark.org/teens. Teen Creator MarketSunday, January 19, 20252 to 4 p.m.The … [Read more...] about Teen Creators Market at Dix Park Jan. 19
Pokémon Palooza in Cary Jan. 18
Bring the whole family to Pokémon Palooza on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event that will be held annually. This Pokémon and Sports card trading event is open to traders of all ages. Bring your collection or just come and see what’s out there. The event includes giveaways, … [Read more...] about Pokémon Palooza in Cary Jan. 18
Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Artspace, FASCA and Raleigh Chinese Language School are hosting a Lunar New Year Family Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration takes place at Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy an art-filled day feauturing exhibitions by local artists, art making activities, hands-on artist demos, and cultural performances. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Family Day at Artspace Jan. 18
Upcoming events at West Point on the Eno: history hikes, stargazing, more…
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Several historic buildings are available to tour, including: The historic buildings are open and … [Read more...] about Upcoming events at West Point on the Eno: history hikes, stargazing, more…
