Ease into the new school-year routine with brunch, family-friendly activities, a festive photo setup, and a school-supply drive benefiting WakeEd Partnership.

Experience cultures from around the world through live music and dance performances, international food tastings, cultural activities, and a global bazaar filled with artisan goods and unique finds.

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.

Cool off before summer winds down with splash pad fun, games, giveaways, and a live DJ at this upbeat family celebration in Knightdale Station Park.

Sample plant-based foods, catch cooking demonstrations, meet local chefs and organizations, and enjoy kid-friendly activities including veggie painting, herb planting, and scavenger hunts.

Celebrate Latin American culture at this free downtown block party, featuring live music, food, arts, entertainment, and family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon.

Cheer on UNC Police and Chapel Hill and Carrboro firefighters at a free charity softball game, with a Carolina Softball meet-and-greet, Touch-a-Truck, face painting, food, and family activities beginning before the 1:00 PM first pitch.

Spend the evening connecting with the Fuquay-Varina Police Department through demonstrations, vehicle displays, live music, food, family activities, and opportunities to meet local officers at this free community event.

Celebrate Holly Springs’ 150th anniversary with giant model train displays, railroad history, train-themed crafts, interactive activities, and a special afternoon presentation on the rail line that once traveled through downtown.