Festivals

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
The 10th edition of the museum’s annual flower festival, Art in Bloom, is back Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday, March 17 with 42 intricate displays.
The fourth iteration of this festival is coming to Dorothea Dix Park April 6-7. Dreamville has featured the best and brightest in hip-hop and R&B since 2019 thanks to rapper J. Cole.
This LGBTQ+ community center is geared toward LGBTQ+ folks, but everyone can benefit from the LGBT Center of Raleigh’s educational resources and upcoming community center on Cabarrus Street.
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is Tuesday, Feb. 13. Although these festivities might not compare to New Orleans, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Mardi Gras in Raleigh — and enjoy king cake, too.
Raleigh is home to plenty of December events to keep the whole family busy, cozy, and holiday ready. Here’s just a few festive events to fill out your calendar.
The 77th annual Raleigh Christmas Parade will march through downtown Saturday, Nov. 18 with Grand Marshal Cam Ward, over 100 local groups, and Santa Claus himself.
The NC Chinese Lantern Festival will light up Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre from Friday, Nov. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 14 with more than 40 LED light displays.
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Our most-awaited Halloween events in Raleigh include a trip to the symphony, fun with pups, girls-only dance parties, and Steven King-based plays, and plenty more.
From Oct. 12 through Oct. 22, folks from all over will flock to the City of Oaks for the the NC State Fair. Keep reading to plan ahead for this fall Raleigh tradition.
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