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Scroll for July and August Triangle Community Events! Page last updated 07/08/2024.
Durham Farmer's Market
Saturdays through November | FREE | 501 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701
Located at the Pavilion at Durham Central Park. See a map & directions. Below are our hours:
- Main Season Market: Saturdays from 8 am-12 pm (April – November)
- Mid-Week Market: Open Wednesdays from 3-6 pm (April 17, 2024 – mid-October)
- Winter Market Hours: Saturdays from 10 am-12 pm (December – March)
- Thanksgiving Market: Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
During the main season, the Durham Craft Market sets up on the green space at Durham Central Park right next to the farmers’ market. Art Market Durham is hosted by Cecy’s Gallery and sets up every Saturday at the intersection of Hunt Street and Foster Street, right next to the farmers’ market! Though it may seem like one be market, it is actually three separate markets happening each weekend at the same time and place – the more the merrier!!!! We love our neighbors and know that you will, too! So be sure to explore all the offerings on Saturday and you will be amazed at what you will find!
NC Food Truck Fair
Saturday July 13th, 5pm – 9pm and Sunday July 14th, 12pm – 6pm | FREE | Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham
Featuring some of the best mobile food businesses from across the state. You’ll not only find delicious eats but also:
July 13th, 5-9PM : Fun for Adults !
– 6 local Food Trucks
– Beer and Wine Vendors
– Axe Throwing, Bull Riding and other inflatable fun!
July 14th, 12-6PM : Family Fun Day!
– Over 30 Food Trucks and vendors
– Face Painting and Balloon Animals
– Water Slide, Bouncy House and other inflatable fun!
A portion of event profits will support Durham Central Park and Meals on Wheels of Durham.
Book Harvest's annual Summer Block Party
Saturday July 13th, 1pm – 4pm | FREE | Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St, Durham
Join Book Harvest and community partners at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The concourse will be transformed into a massive celebration of kids, books, and summer!
The event is free to attend, and there will be free, high-quality children’s books for kids to take home and keep. The first 300 attendees will receive a voucher for concessions and there will be special surprises for everyone! We will be joined by local favorites including The Poetry Fox, PBS NC, Durham Parks and Recreation, Total Koality, Durham Public Schools, and more. Plus, magic shows by Happy Dan the Magic Man!
Free parking is available. The event will be under cover and will occur rain or shine.
Star Families: Summer Skies
Saturday July 13th, 12pm – 1pm | Tickets $13.95 kids, $15.95 adults | Morehead Planetarium, 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill
Explore astronomy themes as a family!
The Star Families series is designed for children (ages 7-12) accompanied by their families. This special program is also good for Scout troops, 4-H clubs and other groups that involve children and caregivers learning together.
9th annual Blueberry Fest
Saturday July 20th, 10am | Tickets $5 | Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm, 105 Persimmon Hill Lane, Cedar Grove
Blueberry Season will be in full swing so it’s time for a big ‘ol celebration of blueberries! We will open u-pick on the farm at 10 am. Select your bucket size and enjoy picking from over 1000, 40-year-old bushes. We are a spray-free, dry-farmed orchard that grows fruit clean enough to be eaten straight from the bush! PLUS: Fresh Donuts, Cookies, and Desserts from local producers, Face Painting, Wine and Cider Flights. Local Craft Beer, Frozen Adult Drinks, Blueberry Lemonade. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic available. The Txotx for cider-drinking fun. Farm Pizza on the wood-fired oven. We will be offering up a special blueberry-inspired pizza and classic pies as well. Local Cheese and Charcuterie and other cider-y snacks and Live Music.
Paul Taylor Dance Company Children’s Matinee
Saturday July 27th, 1pm – 2pm| Tickets $18 | Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Dr, Durham
The Children’s Saturday Matinee series presents one-hour performances specially curated to ignite and inspire children’s imaginations. A FREE Kids’ Party follows each matinee at the Landing of the Bryan Center, complete with live music, face painting, and more.
Coco Drip Road Trip
Saturday August 3rd, 12pm – 3pm | FREE | Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Dr, Durham
It’s time again for the annual Coco Drip Road Trip which celebrates an exclusive group of Black women-owned businesses, offering a melanated shopping experience.
Bringing together Black women-owned businesses in a space created by Black women.
Durham Latino Festival
Sunday August 4th, 3pm | FREE | Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St, Durham
Delicious food from local Latino vendors, live performances by Latino musicians and dancers, fun activities and games for children and families, and information booths offering resources on health, education, and community services.
Summer Patchwork Market
Sunday August 11th, 12pm – 4pm | FREE | Durham Armory, 212 Foster St, Durham
Shop over 60+ handmade makers. Small batch and one-of-a-kind goods meticulously crafted or found with thoughtfulness and care are available for purchase. Varying price points creates accessibility for all.
Mud Day
Saturday August 17th, 10am – 1pm | FREE | Walnut Creek Wetland Park, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh
Join us for this free event! Our sixth annual celebration of our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful!
There will be activities, food trucks, and of course, a giant mud pit! Come dressed to get messy and wet. The full list of festival activities also includes mud kitchen, live animals, fort building, an obstacle course, local environmental organizations, crafts, and water play!
Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday August 24th and Sunday August 25th, 9am – 5pm | FREE | Cary Town Hall Campus, 316 N. Academy St, Cary
For nearly half a century, the festival has welcomed guests from all over to the heart of downtown Cary for two days filled with art, entertainment, food and making memories.
Dating back to the event’s conception in 1977, this juried craft show celebrates the “Lazy Daze” of summer, taking place the last weekend of August and bringing together nearly 300 artists from 16 states across the U.S. Featuring a beer garden, numerous interactive art activities, a kid’s world area and demonstrations from professional craftsmen, Lazy Daze remains a top-rated contemporary crafts festival among the nation.
Packapalooza 2024
Saturday August 24th, 2pm – 10pm | FREE | North Carolina State University, Hillsborough St., Raleigh
Packapalooza™ is an all-day block party and street festival capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week at the start of the academic year. We will have everything it takes to celebrate in NC State style, including great music, activities throughout the day and fun entertainment for the whole family. Previous year’s events have had over 85,000 attendees with over 300 vendor booths and over 40 sponsoring organizations.
15th Annual African American Cultural Festival
Saturday August 31st, 11am – 8pm, Sunday September 1st, 1pm – 7pm | FREE | 400 Block Fayetteville St., Raleigh
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County (AACF) is back for its 15th edition! Join us on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024 for a unique celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, food & community. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, welcoming all to explore the creative offerings of some of North Carolina’s most talented local, regional and national artists.
In addition to juried art and merchandise vendors, our vibrant African Marketplace will feature handmade wares, artisanal foods and traditional crafts for sale. The Family Village also offers fun crafts that are perfect for young explorers. And no AACF is complete without our signature musical performances on the Main Stage. Visitors of all ages will enjoy an eclectic lineup of both local and national talent showcasing the best in R&B, jazz, hip hop, gospel and more!
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3333 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Suite A100, Durham, NC 27707
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PO Box 3374, Durham,
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