Bring the kids for a free morning on the lawn with bubbles, coloring, music, lawn games, and sprinklers when conditions allow, wrapping up Sweetwater’s August play-date series.

Close out August with a free outdoor concert blending folk, rock, bluegrass, and Americana for an easygoing night of live music at Apex Nature Park.

Spend a late-summer evening on the Great Lawn with Durham-based six-piece band Delta Rae, bringing powerful harmonies and a free, energetic live performance to Downtown Cary Park.

Run, walk, or dance through a music-filled course featuring live DJs, light shows, party zones, glow giveaways, and a main-stage celebration after the finish line. 

Join a free, family-friendly evening of community drumming, singing, and low-impact West African dance before fire performers take over at 8:00 PM as part of Cary Art Loop’s Final Friday festivities.

Slow down over four Chinese loose-leaf teas while exploring their aromas, flavors, brewing traditions, regional origins, and cultural stories during this guided seasonal tasting.

Kick off the school-year season with a Friday-night matchup between Jordan and Southern high schools, bringing local fans together for an energetic evening at the stadium.

Spend the afternoon outdoors at a laid-back house music day party featuring classic sounds, dancing, and an easygoing porch-and-lawn atmosphere.

Kick off the new school year with a free community celebration featuring school-supply giveaways, a parent resource fair, food trucks, vendors, a Kid Zone, and a live DJ.

 Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a free evening of live music, food, and laid-back summer fun as Durham Parks & Recreation brings its concert series to Forest Hills Park.