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Community Events

Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event.

May 26th:

  • Support your local veterans at Steak Night Fundraiser.
    • 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • $20 for a steak and sides
    • Please pre order by May 25th.
    • VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513
    • 919-467-1188
    • https://caryvfw7383.org

May 29th:

  • Memorial Day Ceremony – Sponsored by TAR HEEL DETACHMENT #733 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
    • North Carolina State Capital, 1 E Edenton St
    • 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 29th:

  • Memorial Mile 
    • Rolesville Garden Club is hosting a Remembrance Ceremony where participants can walk the Memorial Mile in honor of those who have served.
    • Location: Main Street Park 200 S. Main Street, Rolesville, NC, 27571
    • Time: 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
    • Price: see more information 
    • For more information: https://greattrailsnc.com/events/memorial-mile/

May 29th:

  • First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival
  • Enjoy entertainment, hot air balloon rides, live music, fireworks, a balloon glow show, food and drink, and more at the First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival.
    • Location: 2323 E River Road, Louisburg, NC
    • Time: see this link for festival schedule: https://ncmemorialballoonfest.com/event-schedule/
    • Price: see this link for tickets: https://ncmemorialballoonfest.thundertix.com/

May 30th:

  • Get Hiking! At Great Bend Park
  • Burlington Recreation and Park is hosting a 2-mile hike near the Haw River.
    • Location: Great Bend Park 350 Greenwood Drive, Burlington, NC, 27217
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Price: most hikes are free, see more information 
    • For more information: https://greattrailsnc.com/events/get-hiking-at-great-bend-park/

June 1st:

  • The City of Raleigh Museum Timely Connections Lecture Series
  • Alexandra Odom will be speaking at the Timely Connections Lecture Series at the City of Raleigh Museum on June 1st.
    • Location: City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
    • Time: doors open at 5:30 p.m. and speakers start at 6:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 1st:

  • Songstories Live at Boxyard RTP
  • Gather with artists and listeners and singer-songwriters who will share stories and songs.
    • Location: 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, NC
    • Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 1st:

  • Midtown Beach Music Series at Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park 
  • Chairmen of the Board will be performing at the Midtown Beach Music Series on June 1st.
    • Location: Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: tickets are $5 and kids 13 and under are free

June 1st:

  • Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band for Gig in the Park Concert Series
  • An Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band will be performing on June 1st as part of the Gig in the Park Concert Series. Enjoy live music, food trucks, wine, and beer.
    • Location: Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC
    • Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 2nd:

  • Heart of the Hill Tours 
  • Chapel Hill Historical Society and Preservation Chapel Hill are hosting walking tours to explore Chapel Hill.
    • Location: see more information 
    • Time: 3:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 2nd:

  • Fridays on the Front Porch at Carolina Inn: Live music and food trucks
  • Barefoot Manner will be performing for Fridays on the Front Porch and Gussy’s Greek and Mesas NC food trucks will be available on June 2nd.
    • Location: Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, NC
    • Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 2nd:

  • First Friday Film and Pop-up Market at Moore Square *events may be postponed for inclement weather
  • Mamma Mia! will be playing for the First Friday Film and Pop-up Market at Moore Square on June 2nd.
    • Location: Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh 
    • Time: 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
    • Price: free

June 3rd and 4th:

  • NC Outdoor Living Show
    • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • NC State Fairgrounds Jim Graham Building
    • Raleigh, NC

June 17th:

  • ‘Go On, Be Brave’ Film Screening 
    • 7 p.m.
    • Carolina Theatre – Fletcher Hall, 309 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
    • Tickets: https://carolinatheatre.org/events/live-event/go-on-be-brave/ 

August 5th and 6th:

  • NC Pet Expo
    • 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
    • NC State Fairgrounds Exposition Center
    • Raleigh, NC
    • https://ncpetexpo.com/

October 28th:

  • North Carolina Wine Festival
    • Koka Booth Amphitheatre
    • Cary, NC
    • https://ncwinefestival.com/home/
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