Celebrate three years of Kingston 99 with live reggae from Dubfire Reggae Band, a Jamaican rum release, cake and champagne, and Rum Cream ice cream.

Enjoy an intimate evening with GRAMMY-nominated, JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali, featuring live music and stories in a close-up concert setting.

Celebrate North America’s largest native fruit with creative pawpaw-inspired food and drinks, local shopping, live music, and Pawpaw 101, a one-hour talk and Q&A on growing and enjoying the seasonal fruit.

Enjoy one more late-summer evening outdoors as The CHAIN takes the MOSAIC stage for a free Friday night concert, with food and drinks available for purchase on-site.

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.

Celebrate peach season with local food, music, handcrafted drinks, and a friendly baking showdown at The Plant.

A lively, multi-day gathering with nonstop music, dancing, and artisan vendors – an immersive, feel-good way to lean into the first real stretch of warm, social days.

Artsplosure returns to Downtown Raleigh for a full weekend of art, live music, and outdoor energy, bringing together local artists, vendors, and performances in one of the city’s most vibrant settings. It’s an easy way to spend a spring day outside and get an early taste of the creative buzz that defines the season.

Just a short drive away, this lively weekend festival features hot air balloon launches, live music, and family-friendly activities – an easy, high-energy way to kick off the season outdoors.

An easygoing outdoor concert with beach music, open lawn seating, and a relaxed evening crowd – perfect for unwinding as warmer nights start to settle in.