The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The festival features: Make sure to check the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
Kids
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. Enjoy music from many genres and countries. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
SproutFest Kids Appreciation day at Holly Springs Farmers Market Aug. 30
The Holly Springs Farmers Market is at 300 W. Ballentine Street, outside the Holly Springs Cultural Center. Winter Hours:November to AprilEvery Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Regular Hours:May to October Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Holly Springs Farmers Market hosts many special events throughout the year. Here's one: SproutFest Kids Appreciation DaySaturday, August 30, 20258 a.m. … [Read more...] about SproutFest Kids Appreciation day at Holly Springs Farmers Market Aug. 30
Campfire and Movie in the Park at Chapel Hill Community Center: Cars on Aug. 29
Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation is hosting Campfire and Movie in the Park on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parent or guardian must accompany children under 12 years old. You'll roast marshmallows and make s'mores by the campfire, and then watch the movie, Cars, at … [Read more...] about Campfire and Movie in the Park at Chapel Hill Community Center: Cars on Aug. 29
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes are holding a free Learn to Ride event on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. Registration opens on August 13, 2025, at 12 p.m. Volunteers will help participants gain a sense of balance and control on a bicycle, without training wheels, by using … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
Raleigh Parks & Recreation is hosting Bye Bye Summer -- Jamaica Edition on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event open to all ages. Register here. Enjoy: Put on your Caribbean Island attire and have a good time! … [Read more...] about Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
Fiestas en la Calle: Festival LatinoAmericano in Carrboro Aug 24
The 10th Annual Fiestas el la Calle -- Festival LatinoAmericano -- takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 201 W Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC. This event is hosted by El Centro Hispano, North Carolina's largest Hispanic non-profit organization. The free event features: … [Read more...] about Fiestas en la Calle: Festival LatinoAmericano in Carrboro Aug 24
NC Throwdown Presents Back to School Bash Aug. 24
NC Throwdown is presenting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 24, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m., in the parking lot of Ashley Furniture, 6180 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend includes: … [Read more...] about NC Throwdown Presents Back to School Bash Aug. 24
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 22-23
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 Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 22-23
Cars and Coffee Raleigh — Summer Cruise-in on August 24
Cars and Coffee Raleigh hosts car shows on the fourth Sunday of the month, from 8 to 11 a.m., at various locations. The shows are family and pet friendly, and are free to attend. Follow Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Facebook for announcements about the shows. Summer Cruise-inSunday, August 24, 20258 to 11 a.m.Food Bank of Central & Eastern North arolina1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Raleigh — Summer Cruise-in on August 24
