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.

Cheer on quirky pine cars and homemade soapbox racers during this longtime Raleigh tradition featuring a costume-filled parade, downhill derby, live music, and plenty of community fun.

Join the Dance Collective for a free, upbeat, beginner-friendly dance class designed for ages 3-8, with no dance experience needed, and grown-ups staying with their dancers throughout the program.

Get an up-close look at police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter, military vehicles, and more at this family-friendly fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina, with food and dessert trucks on-site.

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.

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

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.

Explore downtown Pittsboro with live art and music, local shops and galleries, food, and an all-ages ice cream eating contest during this free community arts walk.

Celebrate 50 years of one of Cary’s signature summer traditions with more than 250 artists, live entertainment across four stages, 25+ food and drink vendors, a beer garden, hands-on art activities, and Kid Daze fun for younger festivalgoers. The milestone weekend brings two full days of art, food, music, and community to Downtown Cary.