Oaks & Spokes is hosting Kidical Mass -- family-friendly, kid-focused group bike rides. It's free to participate. At each of these rides, there will be a pre-ride party, and a midpoint stop to enjoy a sweet treat. You can see the route for each of these rides, and more information, here. Kidical Mass Bike Rides Friday, March 27, 20265:30 p.m.: Pre-ride party6 p.m.: Ride startsStart and … [Read more...] about Raleigh Kidical Mass: Kid-focused group bike rides
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QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full Moon in 2026
For every monthly full moon in 2026, QDOBA is offering a FREE order of Chips & Queso with the purchase of a full-size entrée at participating locations. The freebie is a medium (4-oz.) order. To redeem the offer you need to be a QDOBA Rewards member. Join here. Choose from the restaurant’s Signature 3-Cheese Queso or (for those who like their cheese spicier) Diablo Queso. An order of … [Read more...] about QDOBA Offers Free Chips & Queso for Every Full Moon in 2026
Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Cary Animal Services and Town of Cary are hosting Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cary Police Department, 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina, on the Town Hall Campus. It's free to attend. The event features: Well behaved pets are invited. … [Read more...] about Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 2
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival is taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. This will be the 44th year for the festival. It's free to attend. Look for updates in the Facebook event. The festival will feature: … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 2
Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
The Bond Park Boathouse, at 801 High House Road, Cary, is playing host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals at Bands, Bites and Boats. The special event features a local musician, a food truck and a brewery. These are FREE events. Pay for food and drink, and boat rental if you choose o enjoy the music while floating on the lake Or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Besides the music, the festival includes: Bands: They're raffling off a "Weekender" … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
First Friday Raleigh May 1
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh May 1
CaryLive! Concert: Fancy Gap on May 30
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Learn about each artist by clicking on their picture here. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Fancy Gap on May 30
Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Join Bright Horizons on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level Road W, Apex, North Carolina, for its next Speaker Series event. This is a free event, but please RSVP here, or through the QR code on the above flyer. This exciting evening is designed for both parents and children to enjoy in a relaxed, family-friendly brewery! This month, the speaker … [Read more...] about Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
Garner is holding its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. The headlining performance will be by the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy delicious food while the kids play in the Kids Zone, featuring games and crafts. After the concert there will be a fireworks … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
