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 bounce houses Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 23, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 23
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40th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 40th Kwanzaa Fest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances will start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, a drum circle, dance, music, poetry, food and more. In memory of Baba Chuck Davis, … [Read more...] about 40th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
WRAL’s First Night Raleigh — all the details!
WRAL's First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2025, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2026. Head to Downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for an exciting, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration. The festivities include the Children's Celebration, which starts at 2 p.m., outdoor musical performances at City Plaza in the afternoon, an early New Year's Eve countdown and … [Read more...] about WRAL’s First Night Raleigh — all the details!
Two New Year’s Eve Parties at Tap Yard, including one for families
Tap Yard Raleigh, at 1610 Automative Way, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two New Year's Eve events to welcome in 2026. There's an early event for families, and then one for ages 18+. Mini Midnight Madness Mini Midnight Madness is a family event, to welcome 2026 a little early. It takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Enjoy arts and crafts, face … [Read more...] about Two New Year’s Eve Parties at Tap Yard, including one for families
Braswell Family Farms New Year’s Eve Egg Drop in Nashville, NC
Looking for an early, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration with the family? If you're willing to drive just a bit east, here's one for you! The 3rd Annual Braswell Family Farms New Year's Eve Egg Drop takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Nashville Junction, 723 S Barnes Street, Nashville, North Carolina. This is 45 miles to the northeast of Raleigh, and 23 miles from … [Read more...] about Braswell Family Farms New Year’s Eve Egg Drop in Nashville, NC
A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Downtown Fayetteville, NC, at A District New Year's Eve Spectacular. It takes place at Festival Park, 335 Ray Avenue, Fayetteville, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is free, although VIP tickets are typically available. The event features: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about A District New Year’s Eve Spectacular in Fayetteville
Early New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids at Wake County Libraries
Bring the kids to one of these early New Year's Eve parties at Wake County Public Libraries. They are all free events, intended for preschool children and their families. Please follow each link for more information, and to register, if necessary. Noon Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 202511 a.m. to 12 p.m.Middle Creek Community Library111 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NCFree Activities, … [Read more...] about Early New Year’s Eve Parties for Kids at Wake County Libraries
Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Museum of Life + Science (part of regular admission)
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Noon Year's Eve on Wednesday, December 31, 2025,, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This special New Year's event for children and their families is included in regular admission, which is $24 for adults, $22 for seniors ages 65+ and military members, $19 for children ages 3-12, and free for ages 2 and … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Museum of Life + Science (part of regular admission)
Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Noon Year's Eve on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the New Year' with crafts, games, music and a special bubble wrap pop. Count down together as the ball drops at noon in Curiosity Square. Noon Year's Eve is included with museum admission: … [Read more...] about Marbles Kids Museum Noon Year’s Eve Party
Noon Year’s and New Year’s Eve parties at United Skates of America
Keep United Skates of America, 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, in mind for entertaining the kids over Winter Break, or when planning fun for your out of town guests. United Skates of America has a several special events planned. Here are some New Year's Eve events. Noon Year's Eve Skate with CharactersWednesday, December 31, 202510 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.$20 online, $25 at the door Noon Year’s Eve Skate … [Read more...] about Noon Year’s and New Year’s Eve parties at United Skates of America
