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Pimento Cheese Festival Returns to Downtown Cary Park

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

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).

Peak City Pig Fest: BBQ, Live Music & Charity Fun This Weekend

Free festival, smoky eats, and a rib showdown you’ll want front-row seats for.

Arbor Day Celebration with Tree Giveaway, Live Music, and Family Activities

Free trees, fresh air, and a very good reason to touch grass.

Gremlins 2 Movie Night at the Museum (With Science, Snacks, and 80s Chaos)

Creature comedy, experiments, and trivia collide for a delightfully nerdy night out.

Groundhog Day Predictions (and Critters!) at White Deer Park

Free family fun, live animals, and a noon spring prediction.

The 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at the NC Museum of Art

Music, history, art, and a full day of culture—free and family-friendly.

Passport to the Moon: Astronomy Days at Raleigh’s Science Playground

Two days of telescopes, moon missions, and hands-on cosmic fun.

Plantmania Expo Brings Rare Houseplants & Plant Fun to Raleigh

Two days of shopping, learning, and leafy obsession under one roof.

Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop at DCP Academy Pavilion

Frosting, sprinkles, and a very good excuse to play with your food.

GLOW Under the Silver Moon Parade: Lanterns, Music, and a Magical Night Walk

Handcrafted lights, live rhythms, and a cozy winter evening under the stars.

Lake Myra Christmas Lights: One of North Carolina’s Biggest Holiday Light Shows

Catch it now—only a few nights left before the lights go dark.