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Summer Strong Fest Brings Fitness, Smoothies & Prizes to Brier Creek

Aug 15, 2026

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6 min read

Summer Strong Fest Brings Fitness, Smoothies & Prizes to Brier Creek

Work out, cool down, and maybe win something.

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NCMA Movie Night: Wicked: For Good at Moore Square

Aug 12, 2026

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6 min read

NCMA Movie Night: Wicked: For Good at Moore Square

Food trucks, Emerald City vibes, and a movie under the stars

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S'Morrisville at Morrisville Community Park on August 10

Aug 4, 2026

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6 min read

S'Morrisville at Morrisville Community Park on August 10

Celebrate National S'mores Day with gooey treats, games, and community fun.

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First Friday Market & Movie Night: Zootopia 2 at Moore Square

Jul 29, 2026

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6 min read

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Zootopia 2 at Moore Square

Food trucks, live music, and a free movie under the stars.

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Cary Underground Market Brings Local Shopping, Live Music & Food Together

Jul 28, 2026

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6 min read

Cary Underground Market Brings Local Shopping, Live Music & Food Together

Shop local, grab a bite, and enjoy an easy Sunday afternoon.

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Family Movie Night at Joyner Park: One Last Summer Flick Under the Stars

Jul 26, 2026

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6 min read

Family Movie Night at Joyner Park: One Last Summer Flick Under the Stars

Grab a blanket, come early, and enjoy a free outdoor movie with pre-show fun for the whole family.

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Live After 5 Returns to Raleigh With Free Music at Moore Square

Jul 22, 2026

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6 min read

Live After 5 Returns to Raleigh With Free Music at Moore Square

Grab a lawn chair, bring the family, and kick off your evening with live tunes and local food.

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Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square With Fancy Gap

Jul 20, 2026

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6 min read

Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square With Fancy Gap

Free live music, food trucks, and a family-friendly evening in downtown Raleigh.

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Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration Brings Music, Family Fun & Festive Traditions

Jun 27, 2026

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6 min read

Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration Brings Music, Family Fun & Festive Traditions

A free evening of live music, community spirit, and summer fun under the stars.

Shannon

River Shook Takes the Stage at Live After 5 in Moore Square

May 27, 2026

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5 min read

River Shook Takes the Stage at Live After 5 in Moore Square

Free live music, food trucks, and a very good use of a Thursday evening.

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Around the World at Moore Square Is Basically a One-Day Passport

May 20, 2026

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6 min read

Around the World at Moore Square Is Basically a One-Day Passport

Global food, music, and culture take over downtown for a full day of exploring.

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Really Really Free Market Returns to Walnut Street Park — Wallets Officially Uninvited

May 19, 2026

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5 min read

Really Really Free Market Returns to Walnut Street Park — Wallets Officially Uninvited

Free stuff, free services, and a surprisingly wholesome afternoon at Walnut Street Park.

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NC Sugar Rush Takes Over Raleigh With Desserts, DJs & Downtown Treats

May 18, 2026

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6 min read

NC Sugar Rush Takes Over Raleigh With Desserts, DJs & Downtown Treats

Twenty-plus dessert vendors, live performances, and a full afternoon dedicated to sweets.

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Rooftop Wine Tasting at 10th & Terrace With a Sommelier Twist

May 14, 2026

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5 min read

Rooftop Wine Tasting at 10th & Terrace With a Sommelier Twist

Complimentary pours, skyline views, and a chance to discover your next “I’ll have another glass of that” wine.

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Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square with Fireside Collective 🎻

May 12, 2026

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5 min read

Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square with Fireside Collective 🎻

Free live music, local bites, and a very good excuse to stay out past sunset.

Shannon

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

May 3, 2026

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5 min read

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

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

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Music in the Park at Indian Creek Trailhead: Free Summer Concert Series 🎶

Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

Music in the Park at Indian Creek Trailhead: Free Summer Concert Series 🎶

Live music, food trucks, and your new favorite Friday night plan.

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International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park

Apr 25, 2026

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5 min read

International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park

All-day classes, performances, and plenty of chances to jump in.

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Stargazing at The Willard Rooftop: Telescopes, Cocktails & Cosmic Views

Apr 5, 2026

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14 min read

Stargazing at The Willard Rooftop: Telescopes, Cocktails & Cosmic Views

Look up, sip something celestial, and enjoy a sky full of stars.

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Raleigh Brewing Company’s 13th Anniversary Party: A Rock-Tour-Style Celebration

Mar 6, 2026

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15 min read

Raleigh Brewing Company’s 13th Anniversary Party: A Rock-Tour-Style Celebration

Live bands, air guitar battles, and one very loud birthday bash.

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Cary Underground Market: 40+ Vendors, Live Music & Food Trucks

Feb 23, 2026

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15 min read

Cary Underground Market: 40+ Vendors, Live Music & Food Trucks

An easygoing Sunday of makers, music, and good eats.

Shannon

Cozy Panda Presents: Pandas Supporting Local at Trophy Brewing (Free Community Event)

Feb 20, 2026

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15 min read

Cozy Panda Presents: Pandas Supporting Local at Trophy Brewing (Free Community Event)

Crafts, local vendors, and good vibes.

Shannon

Wake Forest Community Garden Fair 2026 Grows at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Feb 18, 2026

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15 min read

Wake Forest Community Garden Fair 2026 Grows at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Free seeds, free classes, and a whole lot of green-thumb energy.

Shannon

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

Jan 26, 2026

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15 min read

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

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

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Live Music on The Westin Rooftop: Golden Hour with a Side of Groove

Sep 5, 2025

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15 min read

Live Music on The Westin Rooftop: Golden Hour with a Side of Groove

Cocktails, sunsets, and songs ten stories up.

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Summer Strong Fest Brings Fitness, Smoothies & Prizes to Brier Creek

NCMA Movie Night: Wicked: For Good at Moore Square

S'Morrisville at Morrisville Community Park on August 10

First Friday Market & Movie Night: Zootopia 2 at Moore Square

Cary Underground Market Brings Local Shopping, Live Music & Food Together

Family Movie Night at Joyner Park: One Last Summer Flick Under the Stars

Live After 5 Returns to Raleigh With Free Music at Moore Square

Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square With Fancy Gap

Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration Brings Music, Family Fun & Festive Traditions

River Shook Takes the Stage at Live After 5 in Moore Square

Around the World at Moore Square Is Basically a One-Day Passport

Really Really Free Market Returns to Walnut Street Park — Wallets Officially Uninvited

NC Sugar Rush Takes Over Raleigh With Desserts, DJs & Downtown Treats

Rooftop Wine Tasting at 10th & Terrace With a Sommelier Twist

Live After 5 Returns to Moore Square with Fireside Collective 🎻

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

Music in the Park at Indian Creek Trailhead: Free Summer Concert Series 🎶

International Day of Dance Festival at Downtown Cary Park

Stargazing at The Willard Rooftop: Telescopes, Cocktails & Cosmic Views

Raleigh Brewing Company’s 13th Anniversary Party: A Rock-Tour-Style Celebration

Cary Underground Market: 40+ Vendors, Live Music & Food Trucks

Cozy Panda Presents: Pandas Supporting Local at Trophy Brewing (Free Community Event)

Wake Forest Community Garden Fair 2026 Grows at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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

Live Music on The Westin Rooftop: Golden Hour with a Side of Groove

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