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 2026 season. Dates … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro May 10
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Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fayetteville Street, between Hargett and Davie Streets, in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop local this year for your parents with some of the best local vendors! There will be a DJ and live music keeping the party alive and an interactive lounge section … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 9
Raleigh's Spring Festival is taking place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. This is a family-friendly, pet-friendly event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Spring Festival May 9
The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling May 3
The Durham Craft Market is celebrating 20 years of bringing you beautiful, locally made goods with a special event. Spring Fling Market will take place under the pavilion in Durham Central Park, 401 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition the artists displaying and selling their work, Spring Fling features: Member Artists Guest … [Read more...] about The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling May 3
Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
The Plant, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting a Strawberry Social on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event is a celebration of all things strawberry. Free to attend and for all ages. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3
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 530 S. White Street, Wake Forest, on … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 24 – May 3
Raleigh Geek & Grub Market May 2
Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. Occasionally there a Geek and Grub Market that's a little different, like the Pi Day Party on March 14, 2026. (Keep reading!) This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each … [Read more...] about Raleigh Geek & Grub Market May 2
First Friday Block Party at Raleigh Times — music, art, more
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an art market and more. May First Friday First Friday at the Times on May 1, 2026. Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday Block Party at Raleigh Times — music, art, more
The Little Pagan Faire at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship May 2
Triangle Area Pagan Alliance (TAPA) and Eno River CUUPS are hosting Little Pagan Faire on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham, North Carolina. The only cost to attend is one can of food for the organization's food drive for the Interfaith Food Shuttle. The event will feature: … [Read more...] about The Little Pagan Faire at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship May 2
Carrboro Farmers’ Market: Strawberry Jamboree May 2
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April to October: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. In fact, … [Read more...] about Carrboro Farmers’ Market: Strawberry Jamboree May 2
