North Hills' outdoor music series, Pop Up Music at North Hills, returns in 2025. The series will offer acoustic music events, showcasing a variety of genres. The free concerts will take place from April 4 to June 21, 2025, and from September 5 to October 26, 2025, at two locations at North Hills. The general address of North Hills is 4321 Lassiter at North Hills Avenue, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Pop Up Music Series at North Hills
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St. Patrick’s Day Party at Southern Village in Chapel Hill March 16
Town Hall Grill is hosting a Saint Patrick's Day Party on Saturday, March 16 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m., on Southern Village Green, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature live music, games for kids, and Irish-themed burgers for sale. … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Party at Southern Village in Chapel Hill March 16
Preschool Rockstar: Free rock concert for families at Midtown Park March 15
Bring your family to a free concert and album release party with Preschool Rockstar as they celebrate the launch of their new album Tiny Humans, Big World. This event takes place Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy lively rock and roll music that both kids and adults can enjoy. The band will … [Read more...] about Preschool Rockstar: Free rock concert for families at Midtown Park March 15
Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
The Town of Rolesville spring concert series, Music at Mill Bridge, has been modified due to construction at the park. It will take place just two dates in the fall (see below.) The spring concert will return in 2026. The concerts take place at Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheatre, 425 Nature Park Drive, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy free outdoor concerts from this 200-seat open-air … [Read more...] about Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
Looking for New Year's Eve fireworks close to the Triangle? And maybe an earlier bedtime? And maybe a Pickle Drop? And free pickles? Read on. Mt. Olive Pickle Company is holding its 25th annual New Year's Eve Pickle Drop on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. This is an early New Year's Eve event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in front of the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena, 634 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop and Fireworks in Mount Olive
WRAL’s First Night Raleigh
WRAL's First Night Raleigh returns for New Year's Eve 2024, offering a fun, jam-packed way to welcome 2025. Head to Downtown Raleigh on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, for an exciting, low-cost New Year's Eve celebration. The festivities include the Children's Celebration, which starts at 2 p.m., outdoor musical performances at City Plaza in the afternoon, an early New Year's Eve countdown at 7 … [Read more...] about WRAL’s First Night Raleigh
Wendell Wonderland Dec 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at Wendell Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m., in downtown Wendell. This event takes place on Main Street and Third Streret. Make sure to check out Lake Myra Lights while you're there! This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Wendell Wonderland Dec 6
Free Movie Night at Haven Farm: Home Alone 2 on Dec. 6
Pop-Up Carolinas is hosting First Friday Market and Movie Night on the first Friday of every month, through December 6, 2024, at Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina. These are free, family-friendly events. At each one there will be a local vendor market, outdoor movie, live music, food trucks. The events run from 5 to 9 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. … [Read more...] about Free Movie Night at Haven Farm: Home Alone 2 on Dec. 6
Venezuelan Christmas Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 1
Enjoy the Christmas Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event that includes: This event is organized by Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina. Look for updates on the organization's Facebook page. … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Christmas Market at Durham Central Park Dec. 1
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 23
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 1 to 7 pm. Highlights: Performances: Follow the Facebook event for updates. … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Nov 23