Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 3, 2025! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and more. Below is a list of stores in the Triangle area that are participating in Free Comic Book Day. For questions about what they'll have going on, or their hours, please contact the store … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
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First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is presenting the First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Part bike ride, part parade, all fun! The bike parade starts at Oak City Cycling Project, 707 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC, to Downtown Raleigh - this ride will bring you to the heart of downtown for all the First Friday festivities. This family friendly "slow roll" is … [Read more...] about First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
Raleigh’s Summer Beats July 12
NC Vibes is bringing the fun of the beach to Raleigh with Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will features live music and dance, games, a food truck rodeo and much more: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats July 12
Spring Chicken Festival in Siler City May 3
Siler City and Siler City Parks and Recreation Department present the 7th Annual Spring Chicken Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Downtown Siler City. Admission is free. The Spring Chicken Festival will take place on three blocks of Chatham Street, between Beaver Street and Third Street. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Spring Chicken Festival in Siler City May 3
International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
The International Day of Dance Festival, organized by Graceful Expressions, takes place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 10:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event and suitable for all ages. Celebrate the universal language of dance and the joy of movement through free workshops for all ages and ability levels. The day … [Read more...] about International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
Durham Earth Day Festival April 27
Durham Earth Day Festival will take place Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Durham Earth Day Festival is free to attend. Festival Highlights Earth Day MarketFestival-goers will enjoy a showcase of environmentally friendly businesses and organizations sharing information and resources with the community. Attendees will browse and … [Read more...] about Durham Earth Day Festival April 27
Calico Makers Market April 26-27
Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Market on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 24 local artists. In addition, enjoy music, art activities and food trucks. … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Market April 26-27
NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art April 26
The North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting the NC Indigenous Artist Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is free to attend. This is a free event in the East and West Building. Celebrate American Indian artists from tribes across North Carolina at our third annual festival. This event highlights the living … [Read more...] about NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art April 26
Apex EarthFest April 26 — music, Tinker Café, clothing swap, more…
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The Town of Apex is presenting EarthFest on Saturday, April 26, 2025,. from 12 to 4 p.m. on the Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event for Earth Day. Take an alternative form of transportation to get to Earthfest! The first 50 attendees who take an alternative form of transportation earn a coupon for a free treat from Everbowl. Alternative types of … [Read more...] about Apex EarthFest April 26 — music, Tinker Café, clothing swap, more…
Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park April 25-27
From April 25 to 27, 2025, a different kind of baseball will be played at the Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, NC. Sandlot Revival is a weekend of games between "sandlot" teams from across the country. The teams are made of folks who just like getting together and playing baseball. Winning is not everything. It's more of a fun, social time. Sort of the way … [Read more...] about Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park April 25-27
