Markets are popping up all over the Triangle. You'll find them in large venues like the North Carolina Fairgrounds, in breweries, in arts venues, and more. Some focus on handmade items, some on vintage goods, some on art, some are flea markets, and some have a broader focus, with many kinds of vendors. Some are regularly scheduled and some show up just once. Some of these markets also include … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Summer Markets in the Triangle: Vintage, Handmade, More
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Waverly Place Pop-Up June 7
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting pop-up market, presented by Events by Heather, one Saturday a month for the rest of 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Look for Facebook events, plus updates and more announcements, at Events by Heather's Facebook page. Entry and parking are free. Shop from local artisans, crafters and makers, for everything from … [Read more...] about Waverly Place Pop-Up June 7
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
A Y2K Market at The Studio in Apex, and more…
The Studio in Apex, 106 W Chatham Street, Apex, North Carolina, hosts frequent events. Here's one... The Studio, 106 W Chatham Street, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting A Y2K Market: Shop + DIY Like Its 1999 on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Step into a full-blown Y2K fever dream at our totally nostalgic handmade event! Snap a Polaroid, chat on the AIM wall, deck out your … [Read more...] about A Y2K Market at The Studio in Apex, and more…
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
JAWSFest, a Memorial Day Weekend celebration, is returning to the Midway in downtown Chapel Hill, NC in 2025. It includes a flea market, live music, karaoke, a mechanical shark, a dunk tank, and, of course, Jaws on the big screen. There's a lot going on at different businesses, and it's a little bit hard to pin down online exactly everything that's happening, but if you go there, you'll figure … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, mechanical shark, more…
NC Sugar Rush Dessert Market in Raleigh May 25
NC Sugar Rush is taking place Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC. Numerous vendors will be there, selling all kind of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. There will also be a DJ and live performances. Dessert Vendors Merchandise Vendors … [Read more...] about NC Sugar Rush Dessert Market in Raleigh May 25
Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
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
55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17
The 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage … [Read more...] about 55th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 17
