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
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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
Holiday Market at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market Dec. 7, including Santa and music
Car Downtown Farmers Market, at 160 E Park Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Along with regular vendors, there will be some one-time only guest vendors offering great holiday gift options. In addition, enjoy music from Second Shift A Cappella from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Also, Santa will be there for free pictures! The … [Read more...] about Holiday Market at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market Dec. 7, including Santa and music
Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday Celebration Nov. 16 — drone show, performances, more…
Celebrate Downtown Cary Park's 1st Birthday on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free event will be going on all day. Please bring your own chairs and blankets so that you can comfortably enjoy the performances. This party is suitable for all ages. The event features children's activities, yoga, music, free cupcakes and a drone show. (And more!) Please note that … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Park’s 1st Birthday Celebration Nov. 16 — drone show, performances, more…
Folk Above Ground Music Festival at Southern Village Green Oct. 26
Folk Above Ground is a music festival celebrating rising Chapel Hill folk artists. It takes place Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Southern Village Green, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend and open to the public. Beach chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome. The music festival features: … [Read more...] about Folk Above Ground Music Festival at Southern Village Green Oct. 26
401 Fest: 2 Days of Free Live Music in Carrboro Oct. 11-12
401 Main, at 401 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is hosting 401 Fest on October 11 and 12, 2024. This event is 2 days of free live music on the patio of the venue in the heart of Carrboro. Although admission is free, please tip the musicians! 401 Fest Schedule Friday, October 11 Saturday, October 12 … [Read more...] about 401 Fest: 2 Days of Free Live Music in Carrboro Oct. 11-12
Sanford Downtown StreetFest (including LatinoFest) and Fireworks Oct 12
Sanford StreetFest and Fireworks is a free event on October 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It takes place in Downtown Sanford, which is to the southwest of the Triangle. It's about a 44 minute drive from Raleigh, and less from Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. StreetFest is a day-long celebration with music, art, entertainment, food trucks and fireworks, right on the streets of Downtown … [Read more...] about Sanford Downtown StreetFest (including LatinoFest) and Fireworks Oct 12
Fall Fridays on Front: fall concert series in Smithfield
Smithfield Parks & Recreation is presenting Fall Fridays on Front, a free outdoor concert series. The free concerts take place at the Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 South Front Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. The schedule for Fall Fridays on Front: The concerts start at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Fall Fridays on Front: fall concert series in Smithfield
Rock the Block Fall Concert Series in Zebulon: Spare Change Oct. 11
The Town of Zebulon is presenting Rock the Block in Downtown Zebulon, the 2nd Friday of the month from August to October, 2024. These free concerts will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on West Horton Street, Zebulon, NC. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. There will be food trucks and beverage vendors, and craft vendors on site. The band will start at 6:30 p.m. Rock the Block … [Read more...] about Rock the Block Fall Concert Series in Zebulon: Spare Change Oct. 11
IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
IBMA World of Bluegrass, which takes place in Downtown Raleigh, is one of the biggest bluegrass events anywhere. It includes these ticketed events: Bluegrass Live! Tickets for IBMA Bluegrass LIVE!, at Red Hat Amphitheater, range from $20 to $160. (But read on for information on the FREE street festival!) Friday, September 27, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Street … [Read more...] about IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
