Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. You might also be interested in this huge list of upcoming art, artisan and vintage markets in the Triangle! This festival will feature 170+ local artists and also serves as an Earth Day … [Read more...] about Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25
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Summer at the Springs Outdoor Concert Series in Holly Springs
The Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs, is hosting a free outdoor concert series, Summer at the Springs, once a month, from May to August, 206. The concerts take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. They're free and family friendly. Bring a chair and a picnic blanket. Grab dinner from a food truck and enjoy a beer from a local brewery. Summer At The Springs 2026 … [Read more...] about Summer at the Springs Outdoor Concert Series in Holly Springs
Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Celebrate Earth Day at Fenton, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. The celebration takes place by Paragon Theaters. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Earth Day Celebration April 22
Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Apr. 24
The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be entertainment, which might be live music, circus performers, spoken word poetry and more. Art receptions and events take place … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Apr. 24
Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concerts return in spring of 2026. The free concerts take place at Academy Plaza. Learn all about the incredible Downtown Cary Park, including more free events. You can find all the Live at Lunch concerts (and more) at … [Read more...] about Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new season of the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for March 18 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series: Kaira Ba with Jennifer Curtis April 23
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2026. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 9, … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series: Kaira Ba with Jennifer Curtis April 23
40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25
The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning on April 25, 2026, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. This is a free event, but some activities might have a cost. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like … [Read more...] about 40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25
Hemparoo at The Plant in Pittsboro April 19 — a celebration of all things hemp!
Hemparoo is a celebration of all things hemp on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m., at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Learn all about the hemp plant! Admission is free and all ages are welcome. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Hemparoo at The Plant in Pittsboro April 19 — a celebration of all things hemp!
