Celebrate Mother's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Mother's Day: Music & Pampering in the Park takes place Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Academy Pavilion and Plaza. This is a free event. Moms get free chair massages. There will also be creative crafts at the Art Cart, and food available for purchase from a local food truck. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day: Music and Pampering in Downtown Cary Park May 11
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Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10
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Sanford, NC invites you to dive into everything strawberry on May 10, 2025! Strawberry Jammin’ is a celebration of the fruit that’s dear to many of our hearts and taste buds. Sanford, in Lee County, is about a 45 minute drive to the southwest of Raleigh. It's about 23 minutes to the south of Pittsboro, and about 37 minutes to the west of Fuquay-Varina. This festival is well worth the drive from … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10
Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Carrboro Day takes place on the first Sunday of May every year. It's back for 2025, on Sunday, May 4, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro. This free event is about meeting neighbors, learning about the Town and celebrating Carrboro. It features live music, poetry, art, history, kids' activities, a walking tour and more. Follow the Town of Carrboro Facebook page … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day May 4: music, poetry, crafts, more…
Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market May 3-4: weird art, cool stuff, live music
Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market will take place Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Rebus Works, 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Four local bands will be performing each day. Keep reading for the band schedule. Admission is free. Families and dogs are welcome! Enjoy: Band Schedule Saturday Sunday … [Read more...] about Raleigh DIY Punk Rock Flea Market May 3-4: weird art, cool stuff, live music
Children’s Day and Youth Music Day at Moore Square April 26
Raleigh, North Carolina is hosting Children's Day and Youth Music Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 210 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This annual Children's Day event is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Raleigh and La Ley 101.1 FM. This free event features: Performance schedule: … [Read more...] about Children’s Day and Youth Music Day at Moore Square April 26
37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 26-27
The 37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival takes place April 25 and 26, 2025, in the Downtown of nearby Mebane, North Carolina. Mebane is 20 miles to the northwest of Chapel Hill, and just 10 miles to the west of Hillsborough. It's free to attend and to enjoy the entertainment, but you'll need funds for food, drinks, rides, etc. Mebane Dogwood Festival has created Facebook events for each … [Read more...] about 37th Annual Mebane Dogwood Festival April 26-27
Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26
Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival takes place on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025. It features live music, food, and, of course, a wide selection of beer to try! Friday Night Kick-Off Party On Friday night, there's a tasting event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. There's no admission price to enter the festival, but a tasting ticket is $45 online … [Read more...] about Brewgaloo — local beer fest — April 25 and 26
KBA Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
The popular low-cost Wednesday night KBA Jazz Series Presented by Chateau Ste Michelle will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, promising a refreshing mid-week break. The shows take place Wednesday evenings from April 2 to April 23, 2025. Parking is free. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the music is from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. … [Read more...] about KBA Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…
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The town of Broadway, NC, is hosting Broadway Our Way on April 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Broadway Our Way is a free street festival that includes live music, a street fair, kids' activities, a food truck rodeo, and more. The free festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Broadway, NC. Broadway is a small town in Lee County, close to Sanford. It's about 48 minutes to the … [Read more...] about Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…
Hemparoo at The Plant April 19
Hempsmith Clothing Co. is hosting Hemparoo on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free event is devoted to learning about and celebrating the hemp plant. Experts on the plant will be guest speaking. The festival also features vendors, live music and thematic festivities. Live music: … [Read more...] about Hemparoo at The Plant April 19
