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
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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
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from June 4 to July 30, 2025, from 12 to 1 p.m. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Lawn space and chair seating will be available and food trucks will be … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
Raleigh Shop and Rock features Battle of the Bands, hosted by Adam Decker, a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, and local vendors. It takes place Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Shop and Rock is free to attend, and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair. You might also be interested in heading to Moore Square … [Read more...] about Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
GalaxyCon Street Fest July 26-27 — Live wrestling, music, more…
Whether or not you have tickets to GalaxyCon, you can still enjoy GalaxyCon Street Fest on July 26 and 27, 2025, for free! The FREE festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh, and features live DJs and musicians, live wrestling, celebrity appearances and signings, food trucks, vendors, and iconic fan cars. GalaxyCon Street Fest Highlights Check out the whole … [Read more...] about GalaxyCon Street Fest July 26-27 — Live wrestling, music, more…
Bubble Fest at Moore Square July 27
Bubble Fest is a fun, free event presented by Pomona Pop Ups. It takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Celebrate and enjoy bubbles: The festival will also include: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Bubble Fest at Moore Square July 27
Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson
Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African-American Museum, at 1202 Nash Street East, Wilson, NC, shares African-American history, art and culture. It's free to visit. The museum holds a free outdoor concert series in the summer. The summer concert series takes place on Sundays from May 4 to Jul 27, 2025, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the museum. Freeman Round House … [Read more...] about Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson
Treetops Fest: Acoustic Music Fest at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Treetops Fest is an acoustic music fest on the Green at Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It takes place Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend, but tips are welcome for the artists. Performing are: … [Read more...] about Treetops Fest: Acoustic Music Fest at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Good Vibrations: A Jewish Music Series July 23
Jewish For Good is presenting Good Vibrations -- A Jewish Music Series. This is a FREE outdoor concert series, but registration is required. These concerts take place in the Preminger Family Amphitheater on the campus of Jewish For Good, 1937 W Cornwallis Road, Durham, North Carolina. Each concert starts at 7 p.m. Make sure to register here. Good Vibrations Schedule Wednesday, June … [Read more...] about Good Vibrations: A Jewish Music Series July 23
Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
Saturdays in Saxapahaw is a free outdoor concert series. It takes place every Saturday from May 3 to August 30, 2025. At each event there will be a farmers' market, crafts, kids activities and food trucks from 5 to 8 p.m. Look for updates on Haw River Ballroom's Facebook page. The music takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. You can use 1624 Jordan Drive, Graham, NC, as the address. If it's … [Read more...] about Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series
