The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Starting in March, Hillsborough Arts Council will present special programming each month. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award winning restaurants. There will also be live … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk Aug. 29 — art, music, poetry, dancing, more…
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Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24 — Stage Schedule Announced
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2025! It will take place August 23 and 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. Read on for the stage schedule. The 49th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Saturday Schedule Check here for any … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24 — Stage Schedule Announced
Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab
Free Outdoor Concerts in Angier: Boots & Bangs on Sept. 25
The Town of Angier is presenting a free outdoor concert series. The music takes place at Angier Depot, 19 E Depot Street, Angier, North Carolina, on Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Angier is in Harnett County, 22.6 miles south of Raleigh, and 15 miles from Fuquay-Varina. Food trucks will be on site for each concert, and there will be a beer and wine garden on site. Angier Concert … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Concerts in Angier: Boots & Bangs on Sept. 25
Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: Aug. 22
Summer Jam Music Series These free concerts start at 7 p.m., except when otherwise indicated. The event lawn opens one hour before the concert start time. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages allowed. … [Read more...] about Summer Jam Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro: Aug. 22
Music in the Park in Morrisville Aug. 22: Sterling Scott
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to September in 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. An additional concert will be held on June 20, for Juneteenth. There is no concert in July. A food truck will be on site each time. Bring a … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville Aug. 22: Sterling Scott
CaryLive! Concert: Squirrel Nut Zippers Aug. 23
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Learn about each artist by clicking on their picture here. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Squirrel Nut Zippers Aug. 23
Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 31
Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 31, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. This event features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 31
Lafayette Village Hosting Rock & Brew Music Festival Oct. 18
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, is presenting Rock & Brew on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. This event features: … [Read more...] about Lafayette Village Hosting Rock & Brew Music Festival Oct. 18
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
