The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Underground Market seven Sundays from March to November, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each markets features 50+ … [Read more...] about Durham Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more, on Apr. 26
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Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25
Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. You might also be interested in this huge list of upcoming art, artisan and vintage markets in the Triangle! This festival will feature 170+ local artists and also serves as an Earth Day … [Read more...] about Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25
Garden Party at Collected Treasures in Garner on Apr. 25
Collected Treasures, 5533 Veterans Parkway, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a Garden Part on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop from vendors selling garden decor, supplies and plants. Plant your own flower pot. Supplies limited. Call the store at 919-803-8108 if you'd like to do flower pot planting. Enjoy fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, cake, cookies and more. Look for … [Read more...] about Garden Party at Collected Treasures in Garner on Apr. 25
Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25
Raleigh Brewing Company, 3707 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Y'all Means All NC Beer Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. The festival is free to attend. You pay for your food and drink. The festival features tons of North Carolina breweries (see below), plus local artisans, food trucks and live music. A portion of the proceeds will be going to LGBT … [Read more...] about Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Co. Apr. 25
Bazaar at the Yard — vintage market at Boxyard RTP Apr. 25
Bazaar at the Yard takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. NC Vintage Bazaar is taking over the main parking lot at Boxyard RTP for you to shop vintage clothing, accessories and more from 40 of the best vendors in the area. The event will also feature a live DJ, games, and great food … [Read more...] about Bazaar at the Yard — vintage market at Boxyard RTP Apr. 25
Asian Night at East Chapel Hill High School Apr. 24 — vendors, performers, food trucks
The Asian student organizations at three high schools, Chapel Hill High School, Carrboro High School and East Chapel Hill High School, are joining together to present Asian Night. This event will take place at East Chapel Hill High School, 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10, with proceeds going toward the OneSky … [Read more...] about Asian Night at East Chapel Hill High School Apr. 24 — vendors, performers, food trucks
RDU Book Crawl — visit independent bookstores for a chance to win prizes Apr. 24-26
The RDU Book Crawl is a weekend long event celebrating independent bookstores across the "Raleigh and Durham" area. Participants are encouraged to visit as many participating bookstores as they can during the crawl. For the purposes of this crawl, the "Raleigh Durham area" is the whole Triangle, and more. One of the bookstores is in Fayetteville, which is pretty far away from everything else, … [Read more...] about RDU Book Crawl — visit independent bookstores for a chance to win prizes Apr. 24-26
Calico Makers Spring Market Apr. 18 and 19
Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Spring Market on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 22 local artists, as well as music, art activities and food trucks. Admission is free and the art activities are free too. Saturday, Music Lineup Sunday, Music Lineup Food … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Spring Market Apr. 18 and 19
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
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Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mills Park, 501 Mills Park Drive, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! Fest in the West is a family-friendly festival designed for parents who seek engaging activities for their children. This event aims to unite the community in the heart … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on Apr. 18
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRs Society is presenting Raleigh Twilight Market on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from March to December, 2026, at Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It does not take place in … [Read more...] about Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on Apr. 18
