The Town of Wake Forest and Downtown Wake Forest, Inc. are bringing back Friday Night on White in 2025. The very popular event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on White Street in Wake Forest, and features live music and beer for purchase. Friday Night on White Schedule for 2025 Make sure to visit some of the restaurants in downtown Wake Forest, or enjoy dinner from one of the food … [Read more...] about Friday Night on White in Wake Forest: The Brickhouse Band Aug. 8
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Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place once a month June through August, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. Summer Concert Series in 2025 Jazziando (Latin Jazz)June 14Forest Hills … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series
Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Aug. 9
Wendell Falls, 320 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell, NC, is presenting Farmhouse Jams, a free concert on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Courtney Lynn & Quinn will be performing. Please bring your own chair. Farmhouse Café and food trucks will be serving up tasty eats, or grab a bite beforehand at one of the Treelight Square restaurants. Also, learn more about the amenities … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Courtney Lynn & Quinn Aug. 9
Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market
Pomona Pop-Ups is hosting Raleigh Funky Flower Fest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Look for updates in the Facebook event. This is a flower-themed vendor market featuring: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market
Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 3
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting its 2nd Annual Okra Jamboree on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend this celebration of okra. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Here's what's going on: … [Read more...] about Okra Jamboree at The Plant in Pittsboro Aug. 3
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Aug. 2 — FREE ice cream and more
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Aug. 2 — FREE ice cream and more
Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass Aug. 1
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes ticketed events in the galleries of Page-Walker Arts & History Center. but also FREE concerts on the lawn. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass Aug. 1
PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Bia Ferreira on Aug. 1
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2025. The concert series will take place the first Friday of the month, from May to October, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. The exception is July. The concert will take place July 11. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Bia Ferreira on Aug. 1
Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
The Bond Park Boathouse, at 801 High House Road, Cary, is playing host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals at Bands, Bites and Boats. The special event features a local musician, food truck and brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. This is a free event that takes place the first Friday of the month, from April to … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park