The Carrboro Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. A market where people bring what they want to give, and take what they find useful. Nothing is bought, sold or bartered for. You might find toys, books, clothing, DVDs, cupcakes.... It takes the first Saturday of the month at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit … [Read more...] about The Carrboro Really Really Free Market
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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
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough May 3
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough 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
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
The Market at NCMA May 3
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA May 3
Day by Day List of Spring Markets in the Triangle: Vintage, Handmade, More
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 Spring Markets in the Triangle: Vintage, Handmade, More
PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park — Charly Lowry May 2
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2025. The concert series will take place the first Friday of the month, from May to October, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. The exception is July. The concert will take place July 11. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park — Charly Lowry May 2
First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during is hosting First Friday at The Times during First Friday Raleigh May First Friday First Friday at the Times on May 2, 2025 Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
Celebrate Juneteenth at a Black-Owned Vendor Market Expo on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop from 25+ Black-owned businesses. Then, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a social mixer and night vendor pop-up market, including a Spades tournament. The cost for the evening … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
