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Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
This year, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Artsplosure – the Raleigh Arts Festival! Since its inception in1980, the spring festival has entertained and inspired hundreds of thousands of people, introducing them to underrepresented artists and performances. Every aspect of the festival is curated with an eye toward presenting quality art – and a healthy […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Tour D’ Coop is a one-day tour of various chicken coops and chickens in the community. Join us on this tour as well as a green bike route, hive hike and coop carnival! Proceeds will benefit Urban Ministries’ mission of helping the community with hunger, health care and homelessness. Open to adults and children, the […]
Local Plants and Local Food After a highly successful inaugural run, local retail garden center, Fairview Greenhouses & Garden Center, Inc. will host the second annual “Flora and Food Trucks” series this spring. “Last year was a great success!” says Susan Tower of Deliicious, “What a beautiful atmosphere to bring friends and family to enjoy […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Looking to extend their 19 home game unbeaten streak, the Carolina RailHawks will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Carolina RailHawks will match up against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at home on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by ReverbNation.com prior to the match. Tickets range […]
Featuring over 200 teapots by more than 160 of America's most accomplished craftspeople. The range is vast including traditional, contemporary, functional, conceptual, and whimsical teapots of pottery, wood, glass, metal, fiber, and mixed media. Visit us at www.cedarcreekgallery.com for specific days and times. Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6 pm - 10 pm (Opening Night) […]
Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is a free admission event that is open to the public. (Although dogs are requested not to attend). 2014 Food Truck Rodeo Dates Sunday, May 4th - 1pm to 6pm Sunday, June 8 - 1pm to 6pm Sunday, August 10th - 4pm to 9pm Sunday, October 12 - 1pm - […]
The Triangle Race for the Cure® will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event raises funds and awareness for local breast cancer programs and breast cancer research. The Race is a 5K (3.1 miles). 90% of our registrants choose to walk rather than run the 5K. We […]
Got Shade? Join us as we explore a variety of techniques to bring life to shady areas. Also, learn valuable tips to get the maximum impact from mature gardens that have turned previously sunny spots to shade.
Create a fun low-maintenance succulent and cactus garden. $25 fee includes the container, soil, soil cover and three plants. Instruction on how to make your miniature desert landscape is included. Please bring garden gloves with a rubber grip for handling the cactus. Call or visit customer service to sign up. 919-828-5337
The Carolina RailHawks will take on MLS team Chivas USA in the 4th round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The RailHawks will match up against Chivas USA on Saturday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m. If the RailHawks defeat Chivas, they will host the L.A. Galaxy/Arizona United winner. Live music will be provided by […]
As the United States Men’s National Team kicks off their 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Carolina RailHawks, Town of Cary and Backyard Bistro will host North Carolina’s Best World Cup Watch Party at WakeMed Soccer Park. This event, presented by McDonald’s, will take place on Monday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m. The Watch […]
Raleigh Classic Car Auction at the N.C. State Fairgrounds This auction will come from private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. You may preview the cars on Friday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Auction time on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per day or $15 […]
