Kids ages 7-13 and their parents are invited to a FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop at Sanderford Road Community Center, 2623 Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. Students will embark on an exhilarating journey as they build and customize their own Go Karts. In this … [Read more...] about FREE RoboThink Go-Kart Building Workshop for kids in Raleigh
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First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene of Fuquay-Varina. On March 7, 2025, there will be a March Night Market from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring makers and artists. Follow the Facebook event to see what … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Outdoor movies at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh)
321 Coffee and L'Arche North Carolina are presenting an outdoor summer movie series in 2025. These are free and inclusive events that take place at 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The movies start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. More information and updates will be at larchenc.org/events. Summer Movie Series Schedule L’Arche North … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh)
First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: Liberation featuring Tiffney Marley June 6
Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed by the Orange County Arts Commission. The First Friday of every month, Eno Arts Mill hosts First Fridays to celebrate the new exhibit. The visual art will be combined with poetry, music or other performances. In … [Read more...] about First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill: Liberation featuring Tiffney Marley June 6
First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Shrek 2 on June 6
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Shrek 2 on June 6
PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2025. The concert series will take place the first Friday of the month, from May to October, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. The exception is July. The concert will take place July 11. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park
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, food truck and brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. This is a free event that takes place the first Friday of the month, from April to … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
First Friday Raleigh June 6
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 June 6
Cars and Carnivores Street Festival in Wake Forest
Cars and Carnivores is a street festival in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This date is a reschedule due to the weather forecast. The festival will be around 339 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC. The highlights of the festival are the classic/modern car show and steak cook-off. There will also be food and vendor booths. The car show is accepting up … [Read more...] about Cars and Carnivores Street Festival in Wake Forest
NC Trail Days in Elkin June 5-8
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The towns of Elkin and Jonesville, North Carolina, are holding the 5th annual NC Trail Days from June 5 to 8, 2025. This festival celebrates the outdoors, the NC Mountains to Sea Trail, and the local trails in Elkin. Elkin is a 146 miles to the west of Raleigh, in the western Foothills in the Yadkin Valley, perfect for a weekend getaway. Its openness to trails, its friendliness to the people … [Read more...] about NC Trail Days in Elkin June 5-8
