Beats N Bars Festival Block Party returns to Durham on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at American Tobacco Campus, 705 Willard Street. Beats N Bars Festival is an immersive hip hop experience. Admission is free and the party is family friendly. Features include: … [Read more...] about Beats N Bars Festival Block Party May 3
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival May 3
NCACC’s 100 Strong Productions is presenting the inaugural Student Film Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at The Quorum Center, 323 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will feature three film blocks, a networking session, and an awards ceremony, showcasing uplifting stories from across North Carolina and its counties. Support emerging … [Read more...] about 100 Strong Productions Student Film Festival May 3
Kentucky Derby at Peck & Plume on May 3
Peck & Plume at The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, offers breakfast, lunch dinner, and brunch in Downtown Cary. Reservations are strongly encouraged. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Peck & Plume. Sip on a traditional Mint Julep or try the Maker's Mark Peck & Plume No. 2. There will also be a spirit-free Mint Julep available. The race is … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby at Peck & Plume on May 3
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 3
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Ma & Pa Festival, presented by MAKRS Society, will feature: … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 3
Star Wars Day Event at Downtown Cary Park May 4
May 4th is Star Wars Day (May the Fourth Be With You!) and Downtown Cary Park is hosting a special event to celebrate. The May the 4th event takes place Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Choose your side. "Embrace the Dark Side" or "Join the Resistance." The event features: … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Event at Downtown Cary Park May 4
Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
The Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in Historic Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield is in Johnston County, about a 34 minute drive southeast of Raleigh. The festival features a full day of art, music, kids' activities, food and more. A popular feature of the festival is the "What's That Yam Thing?" in which children turn sweet … [Read more...] about Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert May 2 and 3
Join the Northeast Piedmont Chorale for their spring concert, A Celebration of Light and Peace. The 84-member Chorale will be joined by a 10-piece orchestra to present two concerts. Both concerts are free. Friday, May 2, 20257:30 p.m.Wake Forest Baptist Church107 E South Avenue, Wake Forest, NC Saturday, May 3, 20257:30 p.m.Trinity Baptist Church4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC The … [Read more...] about Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert May 2 and 3
Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 3
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival is taking place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. This will be the 42nd year for the festival. Look for updates in the Facebook event. The festival will feature: Food Trucks Entertainment Schedule Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 3
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 525 S. White Street, Wake … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 3, 2025! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and more. Below is a list of stores in the Triangle area that are participating in Free Comic Book Day. For questions about what they'll have going on, or their hours, please contact the store … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
