Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 16 to 18, 2025. Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them. Festival Gate Hours It takes place at … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 16-18
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Clothing and Art Supply Swap at Eno Arts Mill May 17
Circular Triangle, along with Orange County Sustainability and Orange County Arts Commission, are hosting a Clothing and Art Swap at Eno Arts Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free to attend. Clean out your closets and find a new home for your no-longer-loved items. Bring gently used clothing and art … [Read more...] about Clothing and Art Supply Swap at Eno Arts Mill May 17
Randy Sabien in concert with The Raleigh Music Collective May 17
Jazz violinist, Randy Sabien will perform with students from the Raleigh Music Collective on May 17, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Treasuring Christ Church, 3700 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $12. Youth ages 10-18 are admitted for $10, and kids under 10 are admitted for free. Buy tickets here. Randy Sabien will perform with a live band, … [Read more...] about Randy Sabien in concert with The Raleigh Music Collective May 17
First ever Vintage Store Day May 17 — visit 5 Durham stores for a chance to win a raffle
Five Durham vintage stores are joining up to celebrate Vintage Store Day on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The celebration features special deals at each store, as well as a raffle with a $50 prize if you visit all five stores. Learn about what each store is offering, as well as its hours, by visiting their Instagram accounts. Pro tip: Sign up for Bull City Freebie Society for a FREE item (up to … [Read more...] about First ever Vintage Store Day May 17 — visit 5 Durham stores for a chance to win a raffle
Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
The 2nd annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. Follow the Facebook event for updates. Please pre-register. 10 to 11:30 a.m. will be sensory-friendly quiet hour. Choose this time … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 17 — includes food and diaper distribution
Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Marbles
The Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party is coming to Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, Street, and Moore Square, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources and more. This is a FREE event happening in Moore Square, the Marbles … [Read more...] about Rootle Roadster Tour Block Party at Marbles
Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
Triangle's Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is offering free train rides to military service members on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, 2025. The hour-long ride travels on historic railroad track from Bonsal to New Hill and back. Included in the invitation are: An Honor Guard will be presenting the colors at 10 a.m., so arrive early to take … [Read more...] about Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 17
The 2nd annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Historic Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Enjoy a vendor market, art from Asian artists, performances, food and more. The theme, Common Roots, calls to mind the unique journeys and … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 17
Open House at Vault Theatre’s new home, plus performance of Red Riding Hood May 17
Vault Theatre is a professional theatre in Durham dedicated to theatre experiences for multigenerational audiences. They have recently moved into a new studio space at 4221 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina. They are holding an open house on May 17, 2025, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open house is free. Explore the space and enjoy hands-on activities and surprises. Come by early and … [Read more...] about Open House at Vault Theatre’s new home, plus performance of Red Riding Hood May 17
Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up
Fenton is a mixed use development at 855 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary. It features office, retail, a hotel and more. It regularly holds free events for the community. Read on to see what's coming up. Make sure to follow each link to register, if required. You can find the upcoming events at fentonnc.com. Here are a couple of upcoming events: Makers' Markets Fenton and Triangle Pop-Up are … [Read more...] about Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up
