Nothing says "summer" like bright, beautiful sunflowers! Learn the details about the sunflowers at Dix Park, as well as several other places in (or near) the Triangle to experience sunflowers in 2025. Please make sure to know in advance which sunflower fields allow you to cut and purchase stems, and which are just for looking -- and photo ops! Also, in some cases professional photographers will … [Read more...] about Sunflowers have been planted at Dix Park!
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Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Join the Historic Raleigh Trolley for Raleigh's Pride Ride, celebrating the city's LGBTQ history. Pride Ride takes place Sunday, June 8, 2025, with start times at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. It leaves from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. This ride will highlight historic locations, neighborhoods, businesses, churches and other points of interest throughout the city as they … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with a special tour
Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday
The Historic Raleigh Trolley takes visitor through Downtown Raleigh to see historic sites and landmarks and to learn about the community and culture of Raleigh since its founding in 1792. On Saturdays from March to December, the trolley departs from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street. Tours start at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for youth … [Read more...] about Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours every Saturday
“Get Down at the Plant” in Pittsboro on May 24
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is home to Chatham Beverage District, which includes a brewery, cideries, a distillery and more. You can find a list of the businesses here. Many of these businesses host events, and there are also some special events that take place in common areas or at several venues. Here are some upcoming events. Find more events at The Plant here. Upcoming … [Read more...] about “Get Down at the Plant” in Pittsboro on May 24
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 23 and 24
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 23 and 24, 2025. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from Pittsboro. Carolina Indie Fest features 10 diverse … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 23 and 24
Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 24, 2025. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Memorial Day Themed Guided Tours at Bennett Place in May
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and nature trails. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here is one of the upcoming events (Visit Bennett Place's website or Facebook page for all the events.) The Promise … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Themed Guided Tours at Bennett Place in May
Pride in the Park at Downtown Cary Park June 29
Pride in the Park is a free, inclusive celebration for the whole family on June 29, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The celebration incudes lawn games, arts and crafts and more. Bring your own picnic or purchase from Market 317 or one of Downtown Cary's other dining options. Free activities include: … [Read more...] about Pride in the Park at Downtown Cary Park June 29
