Sister Cities of Durham is hosting Two Durhams Beer Festival on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. This festival celebrates Durham, North Carolina's relationship with Durham, UK. Durham, UK, was Durham, NC's first Sister City. This festival is FREE to attend. Donations are accepted. Food and beer for purchase. Four local … [Read more...] about Two Durhams Beer Festival at Durham Central Park June 14
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Apex Pride Festival June 8
Apex Pride is presenting the Apex Pride Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Apex Town Campus, 73 Hunter Street, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family-friendly festival is to honor and celebrate the LGTQ+ community members and loved ones. It draws about 10,000 people from Apex and surrounding areas. The festival includes: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Apex Pride Festival June 8
Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, at 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC, is hosting Gig in the Park, a free concert series. It takes place every other Thursday from April 11 to June 6, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be food trucks, along with beer and wine. No outside beverages or coolers. Proceeds from the beverage sales, are used to maintain the … [Read more...] about Gig in the Park: Free Concert Series at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
The Town of Rolesville is presenting a spring concert series, Music at Mill Bridge, at Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheatre, 425 Nature Park Drive, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy free outdoor concerts from this 200-seat open-air amphitheater. Music will include family-friendly music, including bluegrass, Motown, oldies, beach, country, classic rock and modern-day hits. Food trucks will be on … [Read more...] about Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
Music in the Gardens — free outdoor concerts at Duke Gardens (registration required)
Duke Performances is presenting Music in the Gardens, a series of FREE outdoor concerts in the beautiful setting of Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson Street, Durham, NC. The concerts are scheduled for Wednesday evenings from May 29 to June 26, 2024. The concerts are free but tickets are available, and are prone to selling out. This year, the concerts will be presented in partnership with … [Read more...] about Music in the Gardens — free outdoor concerts at Duke Gardens (registration required)
Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 6
The Town of Archer Lodge, in Johnston County, is hosting their Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 6 to 10 p.m. It will take place at Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton. The celebration will start with a bike parade, followed by an evening of family activities, inflatables, food trucks, concessions, vendors, entertainment and more. The evening will end with … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 6
Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series
Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series. This is a free concert series. Crossroads Plaza Concert Series will take place on Saturdays in May, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. Besides the music, there will be a themed activity station and a giveaway each time. There is limited patio seating, so please bring your lawn chair. The concerts will be … [Read more...] about Crossroads Plaza Spring Music Series
Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in Park West Village. It takes place in front of B&B Theatres -- Park West 14, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville. Live in the District is happening every Thursday from April 18 to May 23, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This concert features some very popular beach music bands. Sit, stand, or dance! Local breweries and … [Read more...] about Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
54th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 18
The 54th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 18, 2024, 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. Family Fun Zone Main Stage … [Read more...] about 54th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham May 18
Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 18
Wheels on Academy takes place on the Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 North Academy Street, in Cary, on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features entertainment, food, and Touch-a-Truck, a chance for kids to see, touch and explore their favorite trucks and heavy … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 18
