Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mills Park, 501 Mills Park Drive, Cary, North Carolina.
Get ready for an active day of learning and fun!
Fest in the West is a family-friendly festival designed for parents who seek engaging activities for their children. This event aims to unite the community in the heart of western Cary, specifically at Mills Park, the future home of Mills Park Community Center.
Imagine a place where you can take your family to see dance troupes perform, gymnastics and cheerleading routines, hands-on robotics demonstrations, musical groups play, martial arts workouts, children’s storytimes, aerial acts, hands-on art making, and more. Then, meet those groups to find out how your children could get involved with these activities.
This free event is open to all, with accessible free parking.
Grab lunch at one of the food trucks, which will have a wonderful array of foods for all tastes, including vegan and vegetarian options.
There will be tons to do, including:
- Two Performance Stages Featuring Dance and Music groups
- FREE Petting Zoo- meet llamas, potbelly pig, bunnies and more
- NEW! Teen Scene area for 11- 18 year-olds to hang out with their peers and compete in games
- Stilt Walker and Hoop Jam
- Obstacle Course Bounce House
- Remote-controlled racing in the STEAM area
- Drop-in Artmaking
- Athletic demonstrations
- Stagecoach with “calf-roping”
- Free Play in the grassy midfield
- Interactive selfie wall
- Big games on the field
- Family-focused booths
Find enrichment and connection for your family at Fest in the West.
Check out a big list of spring festivals in the Triangle!
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