Celebrate the Olympic Winter Games at Downtown Cary Park's Gold Medal Games on February 7, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. No registration is required. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Bundle up for a winter games–themed celebration full of fun, competition, and creativity! Cheer on Team USA as they chase the gold, then step into … [Read more...] about Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary Park Feb. 7
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National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic with Duke Athletics Feb. 7
Duke Athletics is hosting a National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in Cameron Indoor Stadium, 115 Whitford Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event that's open to kids (both boys and girls) from 1st to 8th grade. Registration is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Each participating women's varsity sport will … [Read more...] about National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic with Duke Athletics Feb. 7
Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is celebrating its population of Bald Eagles with its second annual EagleFest. It's been rescheduled to February 7, 2026, due to the winter weather on January 24 and January 31. Follow the Jordan Lake website and Jordan Lake Facebook page for more announcements. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald eagles. In the … [Read more...] about EagleFest at Jordan Lake rescheduled to Feb. 7
PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
PeakFest returns to Apex on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please note that this year it's at Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. New parking spaces recently added in the downtown Saunders Lot and Moore Street lot are a short walk away from Town Hall. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. … [Read more...] about PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
Carrboro Day, Earth Day and Open Streets April 19
Carrboro, North Carolina, will celebrate Earth Day, Carrboro Day, and Open Streets on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. This combined celebration will bring people together for an afternoon of eco-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Enjoy a car-free Weaver Street as downtown Carrboro transforms into vibrant spaces for cycling, walking, and exploring green initiatives. The idea of … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day, Earth Day and Open Streets April 19
Durham Greek Festival May 16 and 17
Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting the very popular event at the church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC. It's 1/2 mile south of I-40 Exit 274. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Enjoy fabulous Greek food and scrumptious … [Read more...] about Durham Greek Festival May 16 and 17
Chili Cookoff at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Feb. 7, and more…
Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Chili Cookoff at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Feb. 7, and more…
6th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest April 25
The 6th Annual Magical Hill Festival will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 E. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. This event will also be an Earth Day celebration. Compete in a Fairy Garden contest, for prizes. Pre-registration is required for the Fairy Garden Contest. This free event is a magical day of art, adventure and nature. … [Read more...] about 6th Annual Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Contest April 25
Canceled: Groundhog Day Celebration in Garner
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the inclement weather. Snerd, in Garner, is the Triangle's only official Groundhog Day groundhog. The pressure's on, Snerd! On Monday, February 2, 2026, Snerd will preside at a Groundhog Day celebration from 10 a.m to 12:15 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 207 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina. The highlight will be when Snerd delivers her … [Read more...] about Canceled: Groundhog Day Celebration in Garner
