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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.

May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Day at Downtown Cary Park

Pick a side, grab a saber, and may the best-dressed dog win the galaxy.

Sneaker Ball 2025: Dance, Dine, and Show Off Your Kicks

Semi-formal threads, fresh sneakers, and a whole lot of family-friendly fun.

Spring Daze & Art Craze: A Crafty Day Out

Over 170 artists, live tunes, and enough browsing to count as your weekend steps.

Harper Hour: Music, Food & Fun in the Park

An early-evening hangout with tunes, trucks, and something worth showing up for.