Simple Gifts Community Garden, 3109 Tingen Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is free to attend and includes garden tours, kids' activities and refreshments. As part to the event, South Wake Conservationists will be there with a big native plant sale. Most plants are in quart containers, with a few in pint … [Read more...] about Open House and Native Plant Sale at Simple Gifts Community Garden
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Single Speed Dating: Bike Speed Dating at Crank Arm Brewing Durham May 30
Looking for a new way to meet people that isn't a swipe or a screen? Bike Speed Dating is your chance to spark a connection while cruising through downtown Durham! Whether you're looking for love, friendship, or just a fun evening out, this ride-based mixer is low-pressure, high-enjoyment, and powered by pedals. Single Speed Dating takes place Friday, May 30, 2025, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., at Crank … [Read more...] about Single Speed Dating: Bike Speed Dating at Crank Arm Brewing Durham May 30
Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh June 28
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. More than 40 food trucks will be at each of these events, making them some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 28, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSunday, August 24, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for … [Read more...] about Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh June 28
3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in collaboration, with Artist Studio Project, are presenting the 3rd Annual International Children’s Day. It will take place May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE, bilingual event. This event is intended for children of all ages, including the young … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual International Children’s Day at the City of Raleigh Museum May 31
One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, May 30, 2025. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It's generally takes place the last Friday of the month. … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery starting May 31
Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding his Summer Kiln Opening for two weekends The hours are: Enjoy an outing to the pottery - walk inside the kilns and shop in the large barn/showroom full of lovely functional and decorative handmade pottery. Since 1983, master potter Mark Hewitt has been making fine-crafted pottery - fabulous mugs, dinner plates, cereal … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery starting May 31
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 30
The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Starting in March, Hillsborough Arts Council will present special programming each month. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk May 30
NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
Chimney Swift Viewing in Fuquay-Varina with South Wake Conservationists June 1
You are invited to join South Wake Conservationists, as they visit a local roosting site to witness the incredible spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. These birds begin their roosting ritual after sunset. This free event takes place Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 8 to 9 p.m., at a local site in Fuquay Varina, with the specific details to be provided after you register. … [Read more...] about Chimney Swift Viewing in Fuquay-Varina with South Wake Conservationists June 1
Carolina Brass Band Festival May 31
The Carolina Brass Band Festival will take place Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC. The FREE festival will present bands from across the state: There will be food trucks on site. … [Read more...] about Carolina Brass Band Festival May 31
