State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street in Raleigh, includes 30,000 square feet for North Carolina farmers to sell fresh produce. It's open every day: In addition, there are three restaurants, the Market Grill, Seafood Restaurant and State Farmers Market Restaurant. State Farmers Market hosts many special events throughout the year. Here's one! Watermelon Day The State Farmers … [Read more...] about Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market Aug. 7
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Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Festifall Arts Markets & More is Chapel Hill's annual fall arts celebration, presented by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. It takes place on two Saturdays in the fall in Downtown Chapel Hill. Each will feature an art market, live music, food, interactive art experiences and live music and other performances. This year, each Festifall Arts Market will have a special … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Markets in Chapel Hill Oct. and Nov.
Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Movies Under the Stars, the very popular free, family friendly, outdoor movie series, is returning to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Up next is Frankenweenie on September 26, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Carolina Square, 133 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Movie snacks will be available for purchase. And there will be adoptable dogs to meet! … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars at Carolina Square: Frankenweenie Sept. 26
Durham Fiesta Latina August 3
El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 3
National Night Out in Chapel Hill August 5
Guardians of the Hill, the Chapel Hill Police Department, Chapel Hill Fire Department and other partners are hosting a National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free community event. The celebration includes free food, games and fun for all ages. … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Chapel Hill August 5
Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library August 22-24
Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is holding its Big Book Sale August 22 to 24, 2025, at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Shoppers will find an extensive inventory of gently used fiction and non-fiction books for children and adults, as well as puzzles and games. Shop for thousands of books, starting at $1. The Friday sale is for Friends … [Read more...] about Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library August 22-24
Grand Opening of Ascension Gallery in Raleigh
Ascension Gallery, at 416 South McDowell Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is dedicated to showing modern and contemporary works by artists of the African diaspora. The gallery will feature trendsetting exhibitions by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color.) Ascension Gallery is celebrating its grand opening from August 1 to 3, 2025, with a number of events to celebrate Conscious and … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Ascension Gallery in Raleigh
First Friday: live music, vendor market, and food trucks at Oak City Brewing Co., August 1
Oak City Brewing Company is a tap house and nano-brewery in historic downtown Knightdale, NC. It offers 20 rotating craft beers on tap. Oak City Brewing is family-friendly, and its patio is dog-friendly. You'll find Oak City Brewing at 616 N. First Avenue, Knightdale, NC. Oak City Brewing Company hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page or website … [Read more...] about First Friday: live music, vendor market, and food trucks at Oak City Brewing Co., August 1
Beer Study Carrboro: Comedy Night and more
Beer Study Carrboro, at 101 Two Hills Drive, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a bottle shop and bar that features a rotating selection of rare and local brews, ciders and imports. Beer Study Carrboro hosts many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events. Upcoming Events Study Break: Stand-Up ComedyFriday, August 1, 20257:30 p.m.Free Hosted by Joel … [Read more...] about Beer Study Carrboro: Comedy Night and more
Summer Fridays at Wedgewood: Free wine and cheese tastings
Wedgewood Cheese Bar, 100B Brewer Lane, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Wine and cheese tastings this summer. Every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., stop by for complimentary pours from Wedgewood's favorite wine partners, perfectly paired with cheese samples. It kicks off Friday, July 18, 2025, in honor of National Wine & Cheese Day and runs through August 29. Come sip, snack and … [Read more...] about Summer Fridays at Wedgewood: Free wine and cheese tastings
