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Big Screen Bash at Lions Park: Games, Bingo & a Movie Night Under the Stars
May 17, 2026

Big Screen Bash at Lions Park: Games, Bingo & a Movie Night Under the Stars

Tug-of-war, carnival games, and Zootopia 2? That’s a solid Friday lineup.

Shannon
Brier Creek Food Truck Festival Brings 50+ Trucks, Music & Family Fun
May 11, 2026

Brier Creek Food Truck Festival Brings 50+ Trucks, Music & Family Fun

An easy spring evening with good food, live music, and plenty to wander through.

Shannon
Family Movie Night at Joyner Park: Shrek Under the Stars
May 09, 2026

Family Movie Night at Joyner Park: Shrek Under the Stars

Grab a blanket and settle in for a free outdoor movie night.

Shannon
Ma & Pa Festival Returns to Fayetteville Street in Raleigh With 100+ Vendors
May 03, 2026

Ma & Pa Festival Returns to Fayetteville Street in Raleigh With 100+ Vendors

Free downtown market with food trucks, music, and family fun.

Shannon
Friday Family Flicks: Zootopia 2 at Garner Recreation Center
May 02, 2026

Friday Family Flicks: Zootopia 2 at Garner Recreation Center

An easy, family-friendly night out under the stars.

Shannon
Family Movie Night: James and the Giant Peach 🍑
Apr 29, 2026

Family Movie Night: James and the Giant Peach 🍑

Bugs, crafts, and one very large peach—this is not your average movie night.

Shannon
Apex Community Dance: Live Music, Easy Steps, and a Whole Lot of Fun
Apr 24, 2026

Apex Community Dance: Live Music, Easy Steps, and a Whole Lot of Fun

No partner? No problem—just show up ready to move.

Shannon
First Friday Market & Movie Night: The Incredibles at Moore Square
Apr 23, 2026

First Friday Market & Movie Night: The Incredibles at Moore Square

Food trucks, lawn lounging, and a superhero screening under the stars.

Shannon
13th Annual Festival of Legends at Sugg Farm: Dragons, Dancers & a Dash of Magic
Apr 19, 2026

13th Annual Festival of Legends at Sugg Farm: Dragons, Dancers & a Dash of Magic

Fire shows, folklore, and a weekend that feels like stepping into another world.

Shannon
Raleigh Earth Day at Harvey Hill: Vendors, Film & Family Fun Under the Stars
Apr 17, 2026

Raleigh Earth Day at Harvey Hill: Vendors, Film & Family Fun Under the Stars

An eco-friendly evening with music, makers, and a movie night finale.

Shannon
Pimento Cheese Festival Returns to Downtown Cary Park
Apr 09, 2026

Pimento Cheese Festival Returns to Downtown Cary Park

50+ vendors, live music, and the South’s cheesiest creations—literally.

Shannon
Earth to Raleigh: 4th Annual Earth Day Festival at Clouds Brewing
Apr 08, 2026

Earth to Raleigh: 4th Annual Earth Day Festival at Clouds Brewing

Live music, local vendors, and planet-friendly fun (with a cold drink in hand).

Shannon
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