Friday, May 5 – Sunday, May 7
Through May 7th, the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties will be holding a Shop, Save, Support fundraiser. Purchase a shop, save, support card from the Justice League and participating businesses will be offering a discount to those that have one. The proceeds of the cards go toward supporting food access and education around our community. For more information, click here.
Friday, May 5 – Sunday, May 7 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Vietri will be having a Spring Warehouse Sale of their imported, handcrafted dinnerware, flatware, glassware, and more! These pieces are slightly flawed, but are extremely unique, and are all heavily discounted so now is the perfect time to snatch them up! For more information on the sale, click here.
Friday, May 5 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Start your weekend at the Carolina Inn for Fridays on the Front Porch. Enjoy some live music while you sip on a handcrafted cocktail or a North Carolina beer. Food trucks will be on hand serving food as well. Click here to view the lineup.
Friday, May 5 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The 9th annual Freight Train Blues concert series starts this weekend in Carrboro. The concert series celebrates the life and legacy of blueswoman Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten. This week’s lineup features bluegrass and blues musician Gail Ceasar and Louisiana Blues musician Lil’ Jimmy Reed. Click here for more information.
Friday, May 5 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Unity Center of Peace will be hosting a Full Moon Fire Ceremony this Friday. Fire ceremonies are performed around the world in a number of ways and the moon cycles are a powerful time in the spiritual world. Host Jeffrey Churchill will lead you through the ceremony in his own style, which includes drumming. For more information, click here.
Saturday, May 6 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This Saturday, Bethel Baptist Church will be having a Community Tag Sale. Come out and shop pottery, plants, baked goods, and more. The sale will be every Saturday through May 13th. There are also vendor slots available if you’re interested in selling. For more information, click here.
Saturday, May 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary is holding a cat adoption event on Saturday in Morrisville. Come meet your new best friend at the Western Wake Farmers Market! For more information, click here.
Saturday, May 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary will also be at Dog Days in Chatham County this weekend at The Park in Briar Chapel. You’ll get the chance to meet beautiful adoptable dogs and puppies and speak with members of East Chapel Hill High’s Beautiful Together club. Raffle prizes will be available as well with a wheel for you to spin. Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 6 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The NC Triangle Chapter of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network will be holding a walk to end Bladder Cancer this Saturday. The walk will raise money and awareness for bladder cancer patients and their caregivers. The walk will also include donuts, live music, and an art station. For more information on the walk, click here.
Saturday, May 6 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This Saturday the NC Botanical Garden will be holding their Spring Native Plant Sale. You can purchase plants grown in the Botanical Gardens own nursery as well other local plant nurseries. Once you’ve finished shopping for plants, stop by the Reeve Auditorium for an environmental fair where you hear from several conservation organizations. For more information, click here.
Saturday, May 6 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Learning Outside will be holding a 5K Trail Run/Walk and Kids Race this weekend at Pluck Farm. Enjoy nature and the outdoors while getting a workout and raising money for Learning Outside. For more information on the Trail Run/Walk, click here.
Saturday, May 6 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Saturday Slow Down at RambleRill is back this weekend. There will be fun for the whole family at the Slow Down, including live music, a food truck, a craft station for kids, a silent auction, locally baked goods to buy, and much more. Of course, while you’re there, you have to visit with the animals too! Click here for more information.
Saturday, May 6 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The Carrboro Elementary School Fair will be held Saturday. The fair will include games, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, food, and more! A silent auction and raffle will also be taking place. Click here to learn more about the Carrboro Elementary School Fair.
Saturday, May 6 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The annual Burlington Carousel Festival will be this weekend at the Burlington City Park. But this year’s event will be even more exciting with the completion of the city’s hand-carved and hand-painted carousel. The event will also feature arts and crafts vendors, live music, and more. For more information on the festival, click here.
Saturday, May 6 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Calling all musicians! Twin House Music will be holding a recycle and restring event this weekend. Musicians are invited to bring their old instrument strings for recycling and to get their guitars restrung. For more information, click here.
Saturday, May 6 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Durham Greek Festival is back after a 3-year pandemic hiatus! Enjoy delicious Greek food and desserts (take-out also available) and after you’ve finished your meal, you’ll get the chance to join in on some Greek community dancing! Greek groceries will be on sale as well as traditional jewelry, ceramics, fashion, and more. For more information on the Durham Greek Festival, click here.
Saturday, May 6 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
There’s another chance to enjoy some live music this weekend. Watch the School of Rock House Band at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival. You’ll hear the House Band play some amazing songs, including a chance to hear some of your favorites. Click here for more information.
Sunday, May 7 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Drop a line at West Point Mill this weekend. They’ll have cane fishing poles for you to check out for the afternoon while you step away from the hustle bustle at West Point on the Eno. Enjoy nature and some old-fashioned fishing this weekend. When you’re done fishing you can also take a tour around West Point Mill and hear stories about people who lived, played, and worked in the area. Click here for more information.
Sunday, May 7 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
If you couldn’t make it to hear the School of Rock House Band rock Shakori Hills, you have another chance! They’ll be playing at Carrboro Day at the Carrboro Town Commons. You won’t want to miss these awesome musicians playing some classic tunes. For more information on the show, click here.
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