The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles and Moore Square takes place Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a free event. The main event is at Moore square and there's free play in the Marbles' Playway and free screenings at Marbles IMAX Theater. Kids Food Fest is a weekend of activities dedicated to teaching families about how to make balanced … [Read more...] about Kids Food Fest at Moore Square Park and Marbles Kids Museum
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Jewish heritage events in May at Wake County Public Libraries: food, music, art
Wake County Public Libraries are hosting several events in May, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Find them all here. Read on for a few of them. Jewish Culture Through FoodSaturday, May 3, 20252 to 3 p.m.Northeast Regional Library14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NCFree From challah to matzoh, come learn about Jewish culture and traditions through food! Samples of food will be provided … [Read more...] about Jewish heritage events in May at Wake County Public Libraries: food, music, art
Kentucky Derby Party at The Rookery in Hillsborough May 3
The Rookery, at 115 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 3, 2025, starting at 2:30 p.m. The race starts at 6:57 p.m. They'll be broadcasting the whole coverage, and will also offer Mint Julep specials. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Party at The Rookery in Hillsborough May 3
Discover India Series: free programs on the culture of India
Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read on to learn about the programs, and follow the links to register. If you don't see a link, that means that registration wasn't open at the time of this post, or registration is not required. Go to the … [Read more...] about Discover India Series: free programs on the culture of India
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 3
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Ma & Pa Festival, presented by MAKRS Society, will feature: … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 3
The Market at NCMA May 3
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA May 3
Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card from Bank of America or Merrill is your ticket to visit participating museums the first full weekend of every month. You can follow the above link to find all the museums across the country that are … [Read more...] about Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees
Star Wars Day Event at Downtown Cary Park May 4
May 4th is Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You!) and Downtown Cary Park is hosting a special event to celebrate. The May the 4th event takes place Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Choose your side. "Embrace the Dark Side" or "Join the Resistance." The event features: … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Event at Downtown Cary Park May 4
10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Kentucky Derby celebration May 3
10th & Terrace is a rooftop lounge at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Its menu features shareable plates, desserts, wine, beer and cocktails. 10th & Terrace offers some events, which you can find on the happenings page of their website or their Facebook page. Kentucky Derby CelebrationSaturday, May 3, 2025Race is at 6:57 p.m. The bar … [Read more...] about 10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Kentucky Derby celebration May 3
Cinco de Derby Block Party at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell May 3, more
Bearded Bee Brewing, at 20 E Campen Street, Wendell, North Carolina, hosts frequent events at its Downtown Wendell location. You can find all the events on their website, plus updates on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Upcoming Events Live Music in Spring 2025: The live music schedule is available on their website calendar. Cinco de Derby Block PartySaturday, May 3, … [Read more...] about Cinco de Derby Block Party at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell May 3, more
