Nature Research Center Grand Opening

NC Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC, United States

Celebrate Earth Day with the Grand Opening of the Nature Research Center The Nature Research Center will open its doors to the public for the first time with a 24 hour celebration rich in activities and entertainment for everyone.   The Grand Opening of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences' new wing, the Nature Research […]

NC Cuegrass Festival

The Pit's 4th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival returns to the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh Saturday, April 21, with a jam-packed day full of great 'cue, local brews and toe-tappin' bluegrass music!

Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars

State Fairgrounds - Upper Bunn Field 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

  The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc.   In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]

Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars

State Fairgrounds - Upper Bunn Field 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

  The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc.   In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]

Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars

State Fairgrounds - Upper Bunn Field 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

  The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc.   In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]

Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars

State Fairgrounds - Upper Bunn Field 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

  The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc.   In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]

Tour D’Coop Cock-Tail Party

Join Tour D'Coup on April 29 for the Cock-A-Doodle-Doo COCK-Tail Party. Tickets are $25 and the party features drinks, delicious food, a deviled egg tasting bar featuring recipes by Debbie Moose and a silent auction filled with surprises. Sponsorships are also available.  Buy tickets here.   Interested in sponsoring the COCK-Tail Party or the 2012 […]

First Friday DT Raleigh Art Scene

Moore Square 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown Raleigh’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary.

JC Raulston Arboretum Gala in the Garden

JC Raulston Arboretum 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

  It's springtime in the garden. Come one, come all! Put on your whimsical garden hats ladies and gents, then enjoy the many pleasures and pure merriment that a May stroll in the garden can bring. All these amusements, plus perusing the dazzling botanical and non-botanical silent auction items, sipping on a cool drink, and […]

Rose Care Class at Logan’s

Logan's Trading Post 707 Semart Drive, Raleigh, NC, United States

Join the Logan gardening experts for this free class on Rose Care.   Learn tips to keep your roses blooming and healthy.  RVSP requested for this free class.  Email info@logantrd.com with the number attending and the class name.

free

The Saturday Market at Boylan Heights

Rebus Works 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

Raleigh's weekly, local, food and craft market featuring garden and oven-fresh goodies, handmade uniquities and more. Every Saturday from 9-1 pm May-Nov.

Mother’s Day

Please see our Mother's Day Brunch Recommendations.

Got to be NC (“Agfest”)

State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Fourth annual Got to be NC Festival will be held May 18-20, 2012. Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment.

Artsplosure

Moore Square 200 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

  The Raleigh Arts Festival will bring the best visual and performing art and artists to Downtown May 19 – 20 around Moore Square and City Plaza.   Artsplosure offers art from the works of 170 independent visual artists from across the United States; the tunes of 15 Main Stage and North Carolina Stage performers; […]

Electronics Recycling

Oak Park Shopping Center 6001 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

Electronics Recycling on May 19, 2012, Oak Park Shopping Center, 6001 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612

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