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Wake Forest Unveils Downtown Social District: A New Era of Community and Commerce
Jun
5
to Dec 31

Wake Forest Unveils Downtown Social District: A New Era of Community and Commerce

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Wake Forest, NC, is set to bring even more life to its already charming downtown with the official launch of the Wake Forest Social District beginning June 5, 2025. This exciting new initiative allows adults aged 21 and over to purchase alcoholic beverages from select downtown businesses and enjoy them while strolling through designated outdoor areas—making a casual evening out even more enjoyable.

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Free Outdoor Family Movies Return to Downtown Raleigh This Summer
Jun
20
to Aug 22

Free Outdoor Family Movies Return to Downtown Raleigh This Summer

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Looking for free, family-friendly things to do in Raleigh NC this summer? The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is bringing its beloved summer movie series to Moore Square while its on-site amphitheater is under renovation—and the lineup is packed with recent hits perfect for all ages. Whether you're a local or exploring homes for sale near Raleigh, these outdoor movie nights are a great way to enjoy the city and connect with the community.

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Free and Discounted Summer Movies for Families in the Triangle
Jun
24
to Sep 26

Free and Discounted Summer Movies for Families in the Triangle

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If you’re looking for free or low-cost ways to entertain the kids this summer, you’re in luck. The Triangle is packed with family-friendly movie options that won’t break the bank—and many are indoors with refreshing air conditioning. Whether you’re new to the area, exploring neighborhoods like Wake Forest or Cary, or just looking for things to do near your home in Raleigh, this guide has you covered.

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Packapalooza™: NC State’s Biggest Block Party
Jul
23
to Jul 24

Packapalooza™: NC State’s Biggest Block Party

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If you’re looking for one of the most vibrant, high-energy events in Raleigh, you can’t miss Packapalooza™. This annual street festival is more than just a kickoff to the NC State University academic year — it’s a massive celebration of community, spirit, and all things Wolfpack. Drawing tens of thousands to Hillsborough Street each August, Packapalooza™ is a must-experience tradition whether you’re a student, alum, proud parent, or simply someone who loves the electric atmosphere of big city festivals.

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GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025: A 4-Day Celebration of Fandom, Pop Culture, and Community in North Carolina
Jul
25
to Jul 26

GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025: A 4-Day Celebration of Fandom, Pop Culture, and Community in North Carolina

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Get ready, Raleigh. One of the largest and most exciting pop culture conventions in the Southeast is returning to the Raleigh Convention Center this summer. GalaxyCon Raleigh 2025 runs from Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Whether you're into comic books, anime, sci-fi, cosplay, gaming, or celebrity panels, this is the place where fantasy becomes reality and the fandom feels like home.

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Experience the Best: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary, NC
Aug
1
to Aug 2

Experience the Best: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary, NC

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Get ready for the hottest summer event in Cary, North Carolina. The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival returns to Koka Booth Amphitheatre for two epic days on August 1 and 2, 2025. With a special VIP session kicking off Friday from 6 to 10 PM and the main event on Saturday from 12 to 6 PM, this festival is Cary’s favorite weekend celebration of craft beer, fine bourbon, and mouthwatering barbecue. It's the perfect blend of Southern hospitality and foodie culture.

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Summer Fun in Downtown Raleigh: The 2025 Summer Beats Festival Hits All the Right Notes
Aug
1
2:00 PM14:00

Summer Fun in Downtown Raleigh: The 2025 Summer Beats Festival Hits All the Right Notes

Looking for something exciting to do in Raleigh this July? Mark your calendar for Friday, July 12, 2025, because Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival is bringing the energy, entertainment, and local flavor straight to City Plaza in Downtown Raleigh. From 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., this all-day outdoor celebration is the perfect excuse to explore everything the heart of Raleigh has to offer.

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African American Cultural Festival 2025 in Raleigh
Aug
30
to Aug 31

African American Cultural Festival 2025 in Raleigh

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The African American Cultural Festival 2025 in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the Triangle’s most anticipated events. This free family-friendly festival happens during Labor Day weekend, August 31–September 1, 2025, along the 400 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. It’s Raleigh’s premier cultural festival, celebrating African American heritage through art, music, dance, food, and community.

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Hopscotch Music Festival 2025: 15 Years of Music, Community, and Raleigh Energy
Sep
4
to Sep 6

Hopscotch Music Festival 2025: 15 Years of Music, Community, and Raleigh Energy

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This September, downtown Raleigh will once again transform into a massive celebration of sound and community. The Hopscotch Music Festival is returning for its 15th anniversary from September 4 through September 6, 2025. Known as one of the most dynamic and adventurous music festivals in the country, Hopscotch brings together dozens of venues, hundreds of performances, and thousands of fans right in the heart of North Carolina.

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Raleigh Shop & Rock: A Vibrant Celebration of Local Culture in Downtown Raleigh
Jul
12
11:00 AM11:00

Raleigh Shop & Rock: A Vibrant Celebration of Local Culture in Downtown Raleigh

Get ready to experience one of the summer’s most energetic events in the Triangle! Raleigh Shop & Rock returns to the heart of downtown Raleigh on Friday, August 1, 2025, bringing live music, incredible food, local vendors, and community celebration to Raleigh City Plaza and Davie Street from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

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Discover EnoFest: Durham’s Premier Fourth of July River Festival
Jul
4
to Jul 5

Discover EnoFest: Durham’s Premier Fourth of July River Festival

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Looking for a unique way to celebrate Independence Day in the Triangle? EnoFest—also known as the Festival for the Eno—is a two-day celebration of music, arts, food, and nature that takes place July 4–5, 2025, at West Point on the Eno in Durham. This family-friendly event draws thousands each year and offers a perfect mix of culture and community—just minutes from homes for sale in Durham and Wake County.

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Wake Forest Fourth of July Festivities
Jul
3
to Jul 4

Wake Forest Fourth of July Festivities

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Looking for the best 4th of July celebrations in Wake Forest and the surrounding Raleigh area? We’ve got you covered! From family-friendly parades to dazzling fireworks shows, there are plenty of local events across Wake County and the Triangle that bring the community together. Whether you're searching for homes for sale near me or just love discovering great neighborhoods, these events are a fantastic way to explore our area.

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2025 Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
20
to Jun 21

2025 Juneteenth Celebration

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Wake Forest, North Carolina is a town known for its charm, community spirit, and rich history. This June, that spirit comes alive with the 2025 Juneteenth Celebration, a two-day, family-friendly event honoring African American freedom and achievement. For residents and anyone exploring homes for sale in Wake Forest NC, events like this showcase why this community is such a special place to live.

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Thing To Do 919
Jun
20
to Jun 22

Thing To Do 919

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FRIDAY

  • Durham Bulls vs. Memphis, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

  • HAUSER: The Rebel Is Back, Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

  • Hannibal Buress, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

  • Delicious Skate Shop Downtown Jam, Moore Square, Raleigh

  • Discover Dance: Swing Session, Downtown Cary Park, Cary

  • Play It Forward – Activate Good's 20th Anniversary Celebration, Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh

  • United We Dance, The Ritz, Raleigh

  • Flow, Soul, Vibe & Rage: An Immersive Art & Music Experience, Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

  • Final Friday Drum Circle & Fire Show with One Tribe, Cary Art Loop, Cary

  • Can't Feel My Face 2010s Party, Motorco, Durham

  • Ballet Hispánico, Page Auditorium at Duke University, Durham

  • JJ Williamson, Raleigh Improv, Cary

  • Gerald Parker Jazz Orchestra Summer Concert, Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, Fuquay-Varina

  • 2025 NASCAR Regional Season - Acorn City 160, Wake County Speedway, Raleigh

  • AN EVENING WITH ABBY BRYANT (FULL BAND SHOW), The Wake Forest Listening Room, Wake Forest

  • Art and Blooms at the JCRA, JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Raleigh

  • Cary Art Loop Final Friday Reception, Cary Gallery of Artists, Cary

  • Collaging 4 Queer Liberation, Blackbird Books & Coffee, Raleigh

  • Flower Tasting, Haven Farm, Knightdale

  • Live at The Portal HQ: Spazi, Wilmot, and The Wallabies, The Portal, Raleigh

  • Lorde's Virgin Album Release & Electro Pop Rave, KINGS, Raleigh

  • On The Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh

  • Sophia with The Band Solstice, Weekend Friends, The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Raleigh

  • Starlet Fever: A Burlesque Tribute to Old Hollywood (21+), Whitaker & Atlantic, Raleigh

  • The Orlando Parker Jr Band, Berkeley Cafe, Raleigh

  • The Snozzberries / The Kind Thieves, Chapel of Bones, Raleigh

  • UNLEASHED | Pup & Pet Play Takeover, The Wicked Witch, Raleigh

  • The Godfather, The Rialto Theatre, Raleigh

  • WeeseFest, Slim's Dive Bar, Raleigh

  • Treetops Fest | Acoustic Music Fest!, Southern Village, Chapel Hill

  • Last Fridays Live on the Lawn | Live Performance Series, Old Orange County Courthouse, Hillsborough

  • Cellos and Mermaids: Honey Magpie Celebrates Ten Years of Fairy Tale Folk, Cat's Cradle, Carrboro

  • Killer Queen Kitchen Takeover with A Hungry Chef, Killer Queen Wine Bar, Durham

  • NCCU Alumni Weekend, NCCU, Durham

  • MysteryRealm Film Series, Carolina Theatre, Durham

  • Nate Smith Trio Featuring Charlie Hunter & Ciara Moser, Missy Lane's Assembly Hall, Durham

  • LGBTQ Center of Durham Benefit Show at Roadrunner, Roadrunner at Kingfisher, Durham

  • Single Speed Dating @Crank Arm, Crank Arm Brewing Durham, Durham

  • Pride Silent Disco, Hi-Wire Brewing, Durham

  • Gregory Santa Croce and Science Fiction, Sharp Nine Gallery, Durham

  • ROOM 861 AT GOODNIGHTS: LACE LARRABEE, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

  • Honey Magpie, Cat's Cradle Back Room, Carrboro

SATURDAY

  • BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh

  • Rocket League Championship Series 2025, Lenovo Center, Raleigh

  • Saturday Free Skate - Skate Moore Square, Moore Square, Raleigh

  • Kansas & 38 Special With The Outlaws, Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh

  • Pedro Fernandez: Ave Fenix Tour 2025, Memorial Auditorium at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh

  • CaryLIVE! Featuring Dustbowl Revival, Downtown Cary Park, Cary

  • From Classical to Broadway, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

  • Durham Bulls vs. Memphis, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

  • Hannibal Buress at Goodnights Comedy Club, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

  • The Festival: Fuquay-Varina Pride Celebration 2025, The Mason Jar Lager Company, Fuquay-Varina

  • Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, Fayetteville St., Raleigh

  • Ballet Hispánico Children’s Matinee, Page Auditorium at Duke University, Durham

  • Kpop Club Night, The Ritz, Raleigh

  • Lift Every Voice: Community-Wide Sing Along, NCMA, The Night Rider, Raleigh

  • Shrek Rave, Motorco Music Hall, Durham

  • Rhythm & Reels "Shrek" Movie Night, Apex Nature Park, Apex

  • Dive-In Movie - Moana 2, Holding Park Aquatic Center, Wake Forest

  • "Stuff Inside My Head" - Staged Reading, Southeast Regional Library, Garner

  • Art and Blooms at the JCRA, JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Raleigh

  • Big Gay Glow Party, Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh

  • BOOM Club presents: Colloboh with Rodent (Modular Synths/Cosmic Realms), The Pinhook, Durham

  • Burning Coal Presents WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS: Ride The Cyclone, Burning Coal Theatre, Raleigh

  • ROOM 861 AT GOODNIGHTS: LACE LARRABEE, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

  • Forgive Us, Gustavito, Burning Coal Theatre Stage, Raleigh

  • Goth Night | June, The Wicked Witch, Raleigh

  • Hamlet, Theatre In The Park, Raleigh

  • Hank Sinatra with Los Dudes, The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Raleigh

  • Hike with a Naturalist, Historic Yates Mill County Park, Raleigh

  • JJ Williamson, Raleigh Improv, Cary

  • Orthodox A Door Left Open Release Tour, KINGS, Raleigh

  • Outliar & Gross Reality & Children of the Reptile & Hayvyn, Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh

  • Rainbow in the Dark Fest, Chapel of Bones, Raleigh

  • TR In Concert: Drew Gehling, Theatre Raleigh, Raleigh

  • The PrideWorx Show, ComedyWorx, Raleigh

  • WeeseFest, Slim's Dive Bar, Raleigh

  • American Dance Festival Performance Season, Various Locations, Durham

  • NCCU Alumni Weekend, NCCU, Durham

  • Bull City Flea Vintage Clothing Market, Bull City Flea, Durham

  • Pop-up Record Show, Beer Durham, Durham

  • Mallarme Music FREE Family Concert: SPACEPANTS, Durham County Main Library, Durham

  • Carolina Flyers Ultimate Disc vs. Austin Sol, Durham County Memorial Stadium, Durham

  • Lois Deloatch "Songs of Hope, Joy & Resistance", Sharp Nine Gallery, Durham

  • Latin Dance Party, The Fruit, Durham

  • Renaissance Disko: Prideful Class, Rubies on Five Points, Durham

  • Queer Arts Film Festival | Kiki (2016), Orange County Public Library, Carrboro

  • Kelsey Waldon, Cat's Cradle Back Room, Carrboro

SUNDAY

  • Durham Bulls vs. Memphis, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

  • Rocket League Championship Series 2025, Lenovo Center, Raleigh

  • BrickUniverse 2025 Imagine Tour, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh

  • Skate Moore Square, Moore Square, Raleigh

  • Weenies & ‘Tinis, Motorco Music Hall Veranda, Durham

  • Sullivan's Steakhouse Master Chef Grilling Experience, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Raleigh

  • Hannibal Buress at Goodnights Comedy Club, Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh

  • Triangle Skateboarding Lessons, Moore Square, Raleigh

  • Durham Show Me Reptile Show, Durham Armory, Durham

  • Durham Underground Market, Durham Central Park, Durham

  • Pop-up Record Show, Beer Durham, Durham

  • The Sunday Set with DJ Skylan, The Durham, Durham

  • Ballet Hispánico, Page Auditorium at Duke University, Durham

  • Duke Chapel Evensong Singers, Duke University Chapel, Durham

  • American Dance Festival Performance Season, Various Locations, Durham

  • NCCU Alumni Weekend, NCCU, Durham

  • MysteryRealm Film Series, Carolina Theatre, Durham

  • Bikini Trill, The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, Raleigh

  • Burning Coal Presents WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS: Ride The Cyclone, Burning Coal Theatre Stage, Raleigh

  • Cocktails & Cuisine Class: Equal Parts Sour, The Willard Rooftop Lounge, Raleigh

  • Copperline Plant Co. Book Club, Copperline Plant Co., Raleigh

  • Forgive Us, Gustavito, Burning Coal Theatre Stage, Raleigh

  • Hamlet, Theatre In The Park, Raleigh

  • JJ Williamson, Raleigh Improv, Cary

  • Pride in the Park, Downtown Cary Park, Cary

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Raleigh Retro Gamers Expo Returns to Moore Square on June 15
Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Raleigh Retro Gamers Expo Returns to Moore Square on June 15

If you're searching for exciting things to do in Raleigh this summer, look no further than Downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square Park for the 3rd Annual Summer Expo hosted by Raleigh Retro Gamers in partnership with Raleigh Parks. This free family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of visitors. Last year’s turnout topped 5,000 people, making this one of the biggest summer events in Raleigh—and the largest gaming expo in North Carolina.

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Things To Do 919
Jun
13
to Jun 15

Things To Do 919

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Looking for fun events in the Triangle this weekend? Whether you’re into live music, food festivals, family-friendly outings, or Pride Month celebrations, there’s something happening for everyone in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and nearby towns.

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Bubbles & Brisket 2025: A Must-Experience Raleigh Food & Drink Event
Jun
7
1:00 PM13:00

Bubbles & Brisket 2025: A Must-Experience Raleigh Food & Drink Event

Raleigh, North Carolina, is known for more than just its booming real estate market, southern charm, and excellent quality of life. It’s also quickly earning a name as a culinary hotspot, and few events celebrate this better than the annual Bubbles & Brisket festival. If you’re thinking of relocating to Raleigh, or already living in Wake County and exploring the best of local events, this is one worth circling on your calendar.

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Things To Do 919
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Things To Do 919

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Looking for fun events in the Triangle this weekend? Whether you’re into live music, food festivals, family-friendly outings, or Pride Month celebrations, there’s something happening for everyone in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and nearby towns.

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