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Family Campout at Lakeside Retreats: A Weekend Under the Stars ✨

Yoga, marshmallows, and a fire show for the whole family.

Second Friday Market & Movie Night: E.T. Under the Stars at Moore Square

Food trucks, local finds, live music & a free outdoor classic.

Fall Family Festival: Food, Fun & Face Paint Galore 🍂

Kick off the season with neighbors, music, and plenty of treats.

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival at Cary Town Hall

250 artists, live entertainment, kid-friendly fun, and a beer garden.

Outdoor Movie Night: The Lion King Roars to Life

Drumming, crafts, and hakuna matata vibes for all ages.

Farm to Fork Festival: Where Local Bites Meet Big Flavor

A Sunday celebration of local food, live music, and family fun.

Gipson Play Plaza Grand Opening Lights Up the Weekend

Three days of music, mascots, and magic—plus bubble wizards and fairy sightings.

Sundaes on Sunday Returns to the L’Arche House

Beat the Sunday Scaries with ice cream.

Moana 2 Movie Night Under the Stars

Bring your blankets, grab some snacks, and set sail with Moana.

Got to Be NC Festival 2025: Local Flavor and Big Fun

Three days of family fun and North Carolina pride.

Friday Flicks & Finds: Market, Music, and a Movie Night in Moore Square

Come for the snacks, stay for the singing princess with 70 feet of hair.

A Free Mother’s Day Festival With Food Trucks, Crafts & Surprises

Celebrate spring with live music, local vendors, and the world’s most famous hot dog on wheels.