Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 40+ food trucks, plus games, local art vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from Sleeping Booty. Go to the the … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival May 18
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Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Opening reception for Drift on April 25
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, is owned and operated by local artists. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts represents established artists exhibiting modern and contemporary fine art and fine craft. Artworks include painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber art, jewelry, blown glass, fused glass, stained glass, metals, encaustics, enamels, watercolors and … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Opening reception for Drift on April 25
Cary Night Market at Downtown Cary Park April 25
Cary Night Market is being held one Friday a month, from March to December, 2025, except for July. Each of these markets are at Downtown Cary Park, 319 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop from 45 to 50 vendors at each event, including artisans, food trucks and more. Some of the markets have special seasonal themes and might include additional activities. Cary … [Read more...] about Cary Night Market at Downtown Cary Park April 25
Comedy Nights at Vault Craft Beer in Raleigh
Vault Craft Beer, at 518 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presented many comedy nights throughout 2025. Read on for several events. Comedy Nights Comedy nights will take place on select Fridays in 2025, from January 17 to December 19. The comedy nights take place from 8 to 10 p.m. and are free to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. Age 18+. Local and touring comedians will be bringing … [Read more...] about Comedy Nights at Vault Craft Beer in Raleigh
“Chime In” Open Mic at Lanza’s Cafe in Carrboro, more…
Lanza's Cafe, at 601 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC, offers coffee and other hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, beer and more. The cafe also hosts a wide array of events, include game nights, live music, trivia and more. You can find the events on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Third Space Music Open Mic NightThe third Friday of every month … [Read more...] about “Chime In” Open Mic at Lanza’s Cafe in Carrboro, more…
Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Art Loop Reception April 25
Cary Gallery of Artists, at 200 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a cooperative operated by local artists. It features contemporary and traditional fine art and craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by 24 artists from around the Triangle. Displays change monthly, just before the "Final Friday" evening reception. Final Friday Reception The Final Friday Receptions take … [Read more...] about Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Art Loop Reception April 25
Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
The organization We Plant It Forward is dedicated to preserving and restoring the natural environment. It's building a grassroots community network that plant trees. We Plant It Forward is hosting an Arbor Day Festival in partnership with Raleigh Park's Earth Day Celebration at Dorothea Dix Park, 1985 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 4 to 10 p.m. This free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Earth Day & Arbor Day at Dix Park April 25, with free trees, outdoor movie, more…
Earth Evening in Hillsborough April 25
Celebrate Earth Day at Earth Evening at Farmers' Market Pavilion, River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, on Friday, April 25, 2025. This free event is part of Last Fridays Hillsborough. This event will include environmental and hands-on activities to educate, inspire and entertain, in honor of Earth Day. … [Read more...] about Earth Evening in Hillsborough April 25
Museum of Durham History: Opening Event for Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery
Museum of Durham History, at 500 W. Main Street between Downtown Durham and Brightleaf Square, is free to visit. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It's open late for Durham Third Friday. Events with Museum of Durham History Panel Discussion Honoring Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols at Library Fest 2025Saturday, April 12, 202511 a.m. to 1 … [Read more...] about Museum of Durham History: Opening Event for Unearthing Stories of Geer Cemetery
Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium: Robotics April 25
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to the free Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 East Franklin Street. This is a chance for teens who are interested in science to get to know each other, enjoy some free pizza, and learn from an engaging science speaker. Teen Science Café takes place on the following evenings from 5:30 to 7 p.m.: Teen Science Cafe is free, and no … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium: Robotics April 25
