The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2025 … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro May 11
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Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10
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Sanford, NC invites you to dive into everything strawberry on May 10, 2025! Strawberry Jammin’ is a celebration of the fruit that’s dear to many of our hearts and taste buds. Sanford, in Lee County, is about a 45 minute drive to the southwest of Raleigh. It's about 23 minutes to the south of Pittsboro, and about 37 minutes to the west of Fuquay-Varina. This festival is well worth the drive from … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10
Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day
Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. U-Pick Flowers U-pick flowers open for the season on May 10, 2025, just in time for Mother's Day. The variety of flowers will vary … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Market at Videri Chocolate Factory May 10
Videri Chocolate, 327 West Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Mother's Day Market on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop from several small businesses as you search for the perfect Mother's Day gift. Of course, delicious chocolate is a pretty good idea too! Vendors: Chocolate samples will be available. … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Market at Videri Chocolate Factory May 10
Scrap Paper Shakespeare: free performances and educational programs throughout the Triangle
Scrap Paper Shakespeare creates quality, professional theatre for audiences in the Triangle, and seeks to make classical theatre accessible to all, even to people unfamiliar with Shakespeare's works. Scrap Paper Shakespeare's spring educational tour takes them around the Triangle from April 12 to May 10, 2025, for free performances of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. At each event, at 2 p.m., … [Read more...] about Scrap Paper Shakespeare: free performances and educational programs throughout the Triangle
Halfway to Halloween at Powell Drive Park — haunted trail
We're halfway to Halloween -- celebrate at Powell Drive Park, 740 Powell Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. At Halfway to Halloween, put your costume on and experience an indoor/outdoor trail with glowing graveyards, creepy rooms and misty forests. The cost is $10 per person. Register here. … [Read more...] about Halfway to Halloween at Powell Drive Park — haunted trail
Movie in the Park in Smithfield May 10: Grease
Smithfield Parks & Recreation is presenting a Movie in the Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 8:30 p.m., at Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 South Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. Move in the Park is a free event. The movie will be Grease! … [Read more...] about Movie in the Park in Smithfield May 10: Grease
Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail May 10
Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Full Moon Fever Bike Ride, with Durham Parks and Recreation. The ride takes place on these dates: There's no cost to participate, and you don't need to register. Depending on how far you want to ride, choose one of these two start locations and times. 7:30 p.m. - First Ride Start TimeThe first ride start is at 7:30 p.m. in front of … [Read more...] about Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail May 10
Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 10
The 21st Annual Ritmo Latino Festival is a free outdoor event in Downtown Cary Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 a.m to 6 p.m., on N. Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This free festival is a celebration of many Latino/Hispanic cultures, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, West Indies, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela and more. Enjoy music, dance, food, children's activities and … [Read more...] about Ritmo Latino Festival in Cary May 10
How seniors may be able to get vouchers for produce at farmers’ markets
If you're 60 or older, and meet income limits, you may be able to get vouchers to use at a farmers' market this summer. The NC Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides vouchers in participating counties to eligible lower-income older adults to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh cut herbs at NC SFMNP-certified farmers' markets. … [Read more...] about How seniors may be able to get vouchers for produce at farmers’ markets
