Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North Carolina. Get ready for an active day of learning and fun! You and your kids can participate in many activities from jump rope to robotics. Our two stages will host youth dance and musical groups and The Big Field offers … [Read more...] about Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 5
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Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market Nov 22 (including free pictures with Santa!)
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Lichtin Plaza, at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh. There will be entertainment, a large vendors market, food and more. There will even be free pictures with Santa! Tree Lighting Festivities Food and Drink Vendors … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Market Nov 22 (including free pictures with Santa!)
Liberty Arts’ 8th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 16
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 8th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 8th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 16
Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo November 3
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos take place several times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat Also enjoy beer, art and family fun. These are the dates for Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeos in 2024. The hours are 12 to 4 p.m. November 3 Food Truck Rodeo Check out a map of … [Read more...] about Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo November 3
Festifall Arts Market: Día de Muertos Nov. 2
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 Market: Día de Muertos Nov. 2
Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
Carolina Inn, at 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, hosts Fridays on the Front Porch, a free outdoor concert series, every Friday from April 19 through October 25, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Food trucks will be on site. Band and Food Truck Schedule for Fridays on the Front Porch Here's the info for the Fridays on the Front Porch concerts … [Read more...] about Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
96th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 5
The 96th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. The main stage is at Ashley Wall Tall Square, 99 West 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. Harvest Festival Fun for all ages! Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with … [Read more...] about 96th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct 5
Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival Sept 22
Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Food Truck Festival on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 50+ food trucks, plus games, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from Chairman of the Board. Go to the the corporate center behind Brier Creek … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Festival Sept 22
Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 21
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Hunter Street and Apex Town Hall Courtyard, 500 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Children's Area The Children's Area will be in the Apex Town Hall, and will close at 6 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sep 21
Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 21
Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. Local competitors will compete in the tamale contest. Performances … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 21
