Carrboro’s annual poetry celebration brings together readings, workshops, open mics, youth programming, conversations, and community gatherings across three days, with all festival attendance free.

Join a free, family-friendly evening of community drumming, singing, and low-impact West African dance before fire performers take over at 8:00 PM as part of Cary Art Loop’s Final Friday festivities.

Durham County residents can enjoy free museum admission, offering an easy family day of science, nature, animals, and hands-on exploration.

Kick off the school-year season with a Friday-night matchup between Jordan and Southern high schools, bringing local fans together for an energetic evening at the stadium.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at a laid-back house music day party featuring classic sounds, dancing, and an easygoing porch-and-lawn atmosphere.

Kick off the new school year with a free community celebration featuring school-supply giveaways, a parent resource fair, food trucks, vendors, a Kid Zone, and a live DJ.

Send off summer with a Taylor Swift-inspired social featuring trivia, karaoke, dancing, and friendship-bracelet making.

Celebrate the start of NC State’s academic year with an all-day block party featuring live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food, and hundreds of vendors along Hillsborough Street.

Taste your way around Wendell as local restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and neighborhood favorites come together for a community-wide celebration of the town’s dining scene.

Start the weekend on the move with a community 5K supporting the Corinth Holders cross-country team, complete with age-group awards and the fun Pass the Pirate Challenge.