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/