Settle in for a free outdoor concert from Liquid Pleasure, with food and drinks available on-site, space to spread out on the lawn, and a back-to-school supply drive benefiting Chatham County schools.
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.
Pack a picnic and settle in under the stars for a free outdoor showing of Zootopia 2, part of Apex’s Rhythm & Reels series and an easy family night out.
Pack blankets and lawn chairs for a free showing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with themed activities before the film and a relaxed evening under the stars.
Start the weekend with locally grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, meats, preserves, and other seasonal finds from area farmers and makers.
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.