A lively outdoor street festival bringing together 100+ local vendors, food trucks, live music, and easy-going activities, making it a fun, walkable way to spend a spring day as the city starts to feel a little more like summer.

A laid-back evening concert in the heart of downtown featuring live music, food trucks, and an easy after-work crowd, making it a perfect way to settle into the rhythm of longer spring nights.

An open-air movie night under the stars with food trucks and plenty of lawn space, offering an easy, come-and-go evening that’s perfect for settling into the rhythm of longer, warmer nights downtown.

An iconic night of live music in the heart of downtown, where Sting brings his timeless hits to an open-air stage, making it a perfect evening plan to enjoy the city as warmer nights settle in.

An easygoing outdoor concert at Midtown Park bringing beachy live music, drinks, and a lively crowd together – perfect for settling into the rhythm of warmer evenings.

An easy, open-air evening of live music paired with food trucks by the lake, making it a perfect after-work plan to relax, eat, and settle into the season’s longer, warmer nights.

A relaxed evening gathering in the gardens celebrating 50 years of NC’s green industry and horticulture, with classic BBQ, local drinks, and an easy, social atmosphere that fits right into the season’s longer, warmer nights.

An easy early-evening outing set in a peaceful nature preserve, offering a slower, outdoor way to unwind and enjoy the longer spring nights while connecting with the local community.

A lively, food-filled day featuring 20+ local food trucks, perfect for dropping by with friends, trying something new, and settling into the kind of casual, social weekends that come with the start of summer.

An easy outdoor movie night under the stars featuring Shrek, perfect for spreading out with a blanket, packing snacks, and easing into the kind of relaxed evenings that define the start of summer.