Cary Animal Services and Town of Cary are hosting Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Cary Police Department, 120 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina, on the Town Hall Campus. It's free to attend. The event features: Well behaved pets are invited. … [Read more...] about Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo May 2
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 2
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival is taking place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. This will be the 44th year for the festival. It's free to attend. Look for updates in the Facebook event. The festival will feature: … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 2
Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., near Haw River Ballroom, 1711 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Haw River Festival is the kickoff to this season's Saturdays in Saxapahaw concerts. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Besides the music, the festival includes: Bands: They're raffling off a "Weekender" … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival — live music and outdoor activities May 2
Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Join Bright Horizons on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Bottle Theory, 3675 Green Level Road W, Apex, North Carolina, for its next Speaker Series event. This is a free event, but please RSVP here, or through the QR code on the above flyer. This exciting evening is designed for both parents and children to enjoy in a relaxed, family-friendly brewery! This month, the speaker … [Read more...] about Bright Horizons Speaker Series — learn about children’s emotional development at a free event Apr. 29
Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
Garner is holding its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. The headlining performance will be by the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy delicious food while the kids play in the Kids Zone, featuring games and crafts. After the concert there will be a fireworks … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more
Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1
The Town of Fuquay-Varina has announced that it will be hosting its Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It will take place at South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The splash pad will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live music will start at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks show at sundown, or around 9:15 p.m. Look for weather related … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1
Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
Cozy Panda is hosting a Block Party on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features pottery painting. And it's "pay what you want!" You can pay for your piece, pay it forward to support another guest, or paint for free. In addition, the party features: … [Read more...] about Pay What You Want Block Party (with pottery painting) at Trophy Brewing & Taproom Apr. 29
International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
The 2nd Annual International Day of Dance Festival, organized by Graceful Expressions, takes place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event and suitable for all ages. This is not a drop-off event. Parents or guardians must stay with their children. Celebrate the universal language of dance … [Read more...] about International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park April 29 — performances and free workshops
Weekly Live Music, Trivia, and Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing in Cary
Fortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ownership, they offer English Ale, Porter, and ESB use only English-grown ingredients and yeast. They also offer a Blonde Ale, Coffee Amber, and an IPA that is a fusion of English and … [Read more...] about Weekly Live Music, Trivia, and Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing in Cary
Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, North Carolina, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Community Reading at Stagville July 4
