BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ăć±±œû”Ű - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL: X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ăć±±œû”Ű REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T161609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T161609Z UID:197757-1751652000-1751666400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:City of Raleigh July 4th Fireworks at Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, July 4 for a fireworks-focused celebration at the stadium complex around the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium \nWe’re going back to the basics this year. The celebration will be all about the show in the sky\, with no stage\, vendors\, or festival activities. \nThis park\, watch\, and go FREE event is for the whole family to enjoy! \n\nDate: Friday\, July 4\nParking Opens: 6 p.m.\nFireworks Start: 9:30 p.m.\nLocation: Stadium complex – Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium area\nCost: Free!\n\nFor more information\, visit https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/raleighs-july-4th-fireworks-celebration URL:/calendar/city-of-raleigh-july-4th-fireworks-at-lenovo-center-and-carter-finley-stadium/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/COM-Fireworks2025-1920x1080_v2_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T200000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T162254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T162802Z UID:197766-1752166800-1752177600@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMNS Blue Whales Lecture Series #1: Dr. David Johnston DESCRIPTION:July 10th\, 5pm – 8pm \nDr. David Johnston\, Duke University. Smart Whales\, Smarter Tech: Studying the Giants of the Ocean \nFor tickets and to learn more\, visit https://naturalsciences.ticketapp.org/portal/product/145/event/f8b06110-b292-4bac-b146-d786973343cd \nPhoto from NCMNS. URL:/calendar/ncmns-blue-whales-lecture-series-1-dr-david-johnston/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area,Speaker/Lecture/Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1746738571-BW-Lecture-Graphic-Xtrulink-760x360_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T161956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T161956Z UID:197760-1752179400-1752184800@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMA Summer Full Moon Walk DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NC Museum of Art \nSpace is limited and preregistration is required—no walk-ups and no waitlist. These programs fill up fast but are offered once every season if you can’t join this one. \nJoin us for an after-hours walk in the Museum Park. Enjoy our seasonal guided moonlit walk to experience nature and art at night. \nAges 16 and up. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. \nTo learn more and register\, visit https://ncartmuseum.org/events/summer-full-moon-walk-4/?occurrence=2025-07-10 URL:/calendar/ncma-summer-full-moon-walk/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/full-moon-and-tree-branches-4075368829_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T233000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T153327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153327Z UID:197704-1752352200-1752363000@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:First Fridays (First Saturday) Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club DESCRIPTION:Second Saturday Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club (due to 4th of July) \nJoin the Raleigh Astronomy Club and the Triangle Land Conservancy at Three Bears Acres for a mini star party! \nThese events will occur on the first Friday of each month (with Saturday as the rain date). \nWant to attend as a guest? You can register as a guest here: https://triangleland.org/explore/events \nWant to volunteer? Members who wish to volunteer (with or without a scope) must register using the registration button here! \n  \nFor more details and registration\, visit \nJune event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/6/6/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nJuly event (on a Saturday): https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/7/12/f-823-i-823-r-823-s-823-t-823-f-823-r-823-i-823-d-823-a-823-y-823-s-823-second-saturday-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nAugust event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/8/1/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nSeptember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/9/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nOctober event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/10/3/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nNovember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/11/7/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nDecember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/12/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba URL:/calendar/first-fridays-first-saturday-under-the-stars-with-triangle-land-conservancy-and-the-raleigh-astronomy-club/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/First_Friday_Under_The_Stars_Hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T210000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250617T132258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T132258Z UID:198752-1752859800-1752872400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: The Wild Robot DESCRIPTION:From the North Carolina Museum of Art: \nThe Wild Robot (2024). Directed by Chris Sanders\, 1 hr. 42 min.\, animation/sci-fi/family\, PG \nRobot Roz is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings. She gradually builds relationships with the animals living there and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. \nPre-Movie programming (begins at 6 pm) \n\nColor movie-inspired scenes\nInteract with remote control (RC) robots\nPlay with the classic Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots game\n\nFood trucks \n\nOn site starting at 5:30 pm and available through the duration of the film\n\n  \nTo learn more visit https://ncartmuseum.org/events/ncma-outdoor-films-at-moore-square-the-wild-robot/?occurrence=2025-07-18 URL:/calendar/ncma-outdoor-films-at-moore-square-the-wild-robot/ LOCATION:Moore Square CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/July-18-Wild-Robot-1024x576_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T160546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T160546Z UID:197746-1752926400-1752933600@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Dorothea Dix Park Guided Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Dorothea Dix Park. \nThis free\, 2-hour\, 2.5 mile walking tour will cover the history of the buildings\, land\, and legacy of Dorothea Dix; the current use as both Raleigh’s largest urban park and as the headquarters of the Department of Health and Human Services; and the next steps the City is taking to plan the future of Dix Park. \nWhile free to attend\, registration is required. Registration opens 2 weeks in advance at 12:00 pm.  \nTo learn more and register\, visit https://dorotheadixpark.org/event/guided-walking-tour URL:/calendar/dorothea-dix-park-guided-walking-tour/2025-07-19/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dorothea_Dix_Walking_Tours_2025_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T210000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T155830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T155830Z UID:197737-1753293600-1753304400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Raleigh Live After 5 Block Party DESCRIPTION:6-9pm | Free | City Plaza\, Fayetteville Street \nJoin your fellow local music fans on North Carolina’s Main Street for 4 electrifying evenings that celebrate the sounds that define our state’s music industry. \nLive After 5 is a family-friendly block party with live music\, local food trucks\, Sip N’ Stroll sips\, and plenty more to enjoy. \nTo learn more\, visit https://downtownraleigh.org/dra-programs/live-after-5 URL:/calendar/raleigh-live-after-5-block-party/2025-07-23/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/live_after_5_logo_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250604T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T154237Z UID:198081-1753545600-1753567200@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Night Market @ North Hills DESCRIPTION:“Join us at Midtown Park for an evening of shopping small\, delicious eats\, and fun for the whole family! Shop with 30+ local businesses. Grab dinner at one of our food trucks. Sip on drinks from Williamson Mead and Brewing. Shop and stroll under the stars at the Night Market @ North Hills.” \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-market-north-hills-tickets-1251968865579 URL:/calendar/night-market-north-hills/2025-07-26/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Night_Market_North_Hills_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T151851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T151851Z UID:197683-1754006400-1754092799@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:First Friday Raleigh DESCRIPTION:First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city’s creative community. Thousands venture downtown to visit art galleries & studios open late to host exhibits\, artist talks\, and creative activities. Retailers and restaurants also get in on the fun with live music\, vendor markets\, specials/discounts\, and more. There’s something for everyone each First Friday.\nTo learn more\, visit https://downtownraleigh.org/first-friday-raleigh/events URL:/calendar/first-friday-raleigh/2025-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/raleigh_rtp_blog_2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T233000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T153032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153128Z UID:197691-1754080200-1754091000@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:First Fridays Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club \nJoin the Raleigh Astronomy Club and the Triangle Land Conservancy at Three Bears Acres for a mini star party! \nThese events will occur on the first Friday of each month (with Saturday as the rain date). \nWant to attend as a guest? You can register as a guest here: https://triangleland.org/explore/events \nWant to volunteer? Members who wish to volunteer (with or without a scope) must register using the registration button here! \n  \nFor more details and registration\, visit \nJune event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/6/6/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nJuly event (on a Saturday): https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/7/12/f-823-i-823-r-823-s-823-t-823-f-823-r-823-i-823-d-823-a-823-y-823-s-823-second-saturday-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nAugust event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/8/1/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nSeptember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/9/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nOctober event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/10/3/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nNovember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/11/7/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nDecember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/12/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba URL:/calendar/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-triangle-land-conservancy-and-the-raleigh-astronomy-club/2025-08-01/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/First_Friday_Under_The_Stars_Hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T162425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T162439Z UID:197769-1755190800-1755201600@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMNS Blue Whales Lecture Series #2: Dr. Ari Friedlaender DESCRIPTION:Gigantic Beasts & How to Find Them\nDr. Ari Friedlaender\, University of California–Santa Cruz \nJoin us for an exciting research expedition to the bottom of the word in Antarctica. Discover how the team tags whales\, what happens when you wake a sleeping whale and the creative ways they keep morale high during months spent in the icy wilderness of one of Earth’s most extreme environments. \nTo learn more and purchase tickets\, visit https://naturalsciences.ticketapp.org/portal/product/145/event/5089e134-477b-4dbe-9ff5-dd151db7dec9 URL:/calendar/ncmns-blue-whales-lecture-series-2-dr-ari-friedlaender/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area,Speaker/Lecture/Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1746738571-BW-Lecture-Graphic-Xtrulink-760x360_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250531T235431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T195703Z UID:197781-1755279000-1755295200@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMNS Museum Movie Night: The Mummy DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NC Museum of Natural Sciences \n5:30pm–7pm: Live music and science stations.\n7pm: Movie begins in the WRAL 3D Theater\, followed by commentary and movie trivia. \nThe Mummy (1999)\n“It’s just a book. No harm ever came from
 reading a book.” \nEmbrace your inner archeologist at our August 15th installment of Museum Movie Night.  After saving him from certain death\, English librarian Evelyn Carnahan gains the help of Rick O’Connell to uncover the secrets of the ancient city of Hamunaptra. What Evelyn\, her brother Jonathan and Rick are unaware of is that another group of explorers are interested in the same dig. Unfortunately for everyone\, this group ends up unleashing a curse which been laid on the dead High Priest Imhotep. Now ‘The Mummy’ is awake and it’s going to take a lot more than guns to send him back to where he came from. In addition to science activities and stations before the movie\, we’ll host an expert and movie trivia (with prizes) following the screening. Don’t miss it! \nThis movie is rated PG-13. \nFor more information and to buy tickets\, please visit https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/museum-movie-night-the-mummy/ URL:/calendar/ncmns-museum-movie-night-the-mummy/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The_Mummy_NCMNS_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T200000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250531T235858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T235858Z UID:197783-1755345600-1755374400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Raleigh CaribMask Carnival DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the City of Raleigh and RDACA \nJoin the celebration of Caribbean culture at CaribMask Carnival in Raleigh on August 16th! This vibrant event features a colorful parade\, live music\, traditional dances\, and a variety of delicious Caribbean food. It’s a festive\, family-friendly event that showcases the rich heritage and traditions of the Caribbean community in a lively and fun atmosphere. \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.caribmaskcarnival.com/ URL:/calendar/raleigh-caribmask-carnival/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/caribmask_carnival_2025_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T210000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T155830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T155830Z UID:197738-1755712800-1755723600@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Raleigh Live After 5 Block Party DESCRIPTION:6-9pm | Free | City Plaza\, Fayetteville Street \nJoin your fellow local music fans on North Carolina’s Main Street for 4 electrifying evenings that celebrate the sounds that define our state’s music industry. \nLive After 5 is a family-friendly block party with live music\, local food trucks\, Sip N’ Stroll sips\, and plenty more to enjoy. \nTo learn more\, visit https://downtownraleigh.org/dra-programs/live-after-5 URL:/calendar/raleigh-live-after-5-block-party/2025-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/live_after_5_logo_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250617T132409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T132409Z UID:198754-1755883800-1755900000@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Wicked DESCRIPTION:From the North Carolina Museum of Art: \nWicked (2024). Directed by Jon M. Chu\, 2 hr. 40 min.\, fantasy/musical/romance\, PG \nMisunderstood because of her green skin\, Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda\, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz\, their lives begin to take very different paths. \nPre-movie programming (begins at 6 pm) \n\nCraft accessories inspired by Glinda and Elphaba using Moore Square’s art cart\nDesign your own movie-themed button badges\n\nFood trucks \n\nOn site starting at 5:30 pm and available through the duration of the film\n\n  \nTo learn more visit https://ncartmuseum.org/events/ncma-outdoor-films-at-moore-square-wicked/?occurrence=2025-08-22 URL:/calendar/ncma-outdoor-films-at-moore-square-wicked/ LOCATION:Moore Square CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Aug-21-Wicked-647x1024_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T000958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T000958Z UID:197789-1755957600-1755986400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NC State's Packapalooza DESCRIPTION:Packapaloozaℱ is NC State’s signature all-day block party and street festival\, capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week on Saturday\, Aug. 23\, 2025 from 2 to 10 p.m. This vibrant event\, held on Ăć±±œû”Ű Street\, brings together NC State students\, faculty\, staff\, alums\, families\, and the local community to kick off the academic year with music\, entertainment\, family-friendly activities\, food\, and all things Wolfpack. A cherished tradition attracting over 85\,000 attendees\, Packapaloozaℱ features more than 300 vendor booths and is supported by over 50 sponsoring organizations. Presented by Live It Up! Ăć±±œû”Ű Street\, it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. \nTo learn more\, visit https://packapalooza.ncsu.edu/ URL:/calendar/nc-states-packapalooza/ LOCATION:Ăć±±œû”Ű Street CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/28AUG2022_Packapalooza-13-XL-4290089250_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T200000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T000416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T000416Z UID:197786-1755963000-1755979200@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Pullen Park Terrace 23rd Kirby Derby DESCRIPTION:“A Day of Metaphorical Mishaps\, Catastrophic Cliche and Wreckless Wordplay” \n“Every year since 2002\, residents\, friends and curious Raleighites don costumes and line the street to watch the annual event. Handbuilt\, gravity-powered cars disguised as everything from sharks to cake slices barrel downhill to the tune of cheering neighbors\, all racing for the Kirby Cup. Some cars wipe out early on; others are surprisingly fast. \nMany creations are there less to race than to be seen\, eye-catching spectacles that draw oohs and ahhs from fans as they amble past. 
the Kirby Derby is a huge showcase of creativity; it’s a celebration of community. “All aspects of it are good-spirited\,” says Pullen Park resident Danielle Teed. “It’s just an event full of family and fun\, run by people who are very passionate about it.” – Raleigh Magazine \nTo learn more\, visit https://kdd.gamil.com/ URL:/calendar/pullen-park-terrace-23rd-kirby-derby/ LOCATION:Dix Park\, 1030 Richardson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/KDD19-MarcRidel-Screen-Shot-6_KirbyDerby_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250604T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T154237Z UID:198082-1755964800-1755986400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Night Market @ North Hills DESCRIPTION:“Join us at Midtown Park for an evening of shopping small\, delicious eats\, and fun for the whole family! Shop with 30+ local businesses. Grab dinner at one of our food trucks. Sip on drinks from Williamson Mead and Brewing. Shop and stroll under the stars at the Night Market @ North Hills.” \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-market-north-hills-tickets-1251968865579 URL:/calendar/night-market-north-hills/2025-08-23/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Night_Market_North_Hills_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T180000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T161143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T161143Z UID:197755-1756036800-1756058400@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo DESCRIPTION:Experience the Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Series presented by Shop Local Raleigh!\n\n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you June 28th and August 24th in Downtown Raleigh as we host an epic gathering of local food trucks! \nFrom savory flavors to sweet treats\, there’s something to satisfy every craving and cuisine curiosity. Whether you’re a fan of gourmet burgers\, delicious tacos\, or decadent desserts\, our food truck rodeo promises to have something for everyone! \nDate: June 28\, 2025; August 24th\, 2025\nTime: 12 pm – 6 pm\nLocation: Fayetteville St. – Downtown Raleigh \nTo learn more\, visit https://shoplocalraleigh.org/food-truck-rodeo/ \nPhoto from Shop Local Raleigh. URL:/calendar/raleigh-food-truck-rodeo/2025-08-24/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/raleigh-food-truck-rodeo-shop-local-raleigh_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T001555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T001555Z UID:197793-1756944000-1757203199@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Hopscotch Music Festival DESCRIPTION:NC’s premier indie and experimental music fest\, lasting 3 days in the heart of Downtown Raleigh! A variety of outdoor stages\, late nights\, and artists (more than 120). \nTo learn more and purchase tickets visit https://hopscotchmusicfest.com/artists/. URL:/calendar/hopscotch-music-festival/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hopscotch-Music-Festival_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T162601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T162601Z UID:197772-1757005200-1757016000@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMNS Blue Whales Lecture Series #3: Dr. Andy Read DESCRIPTION:September 4: Dr. Andy Read\, Duke University \nTales of Whales: Why Conservation Matters\nHow do we save the whales? Drawing from a lifetime of work with some of the world’s most critically endangered whale species\, Read will share stories of both the triumphs and challenges of whale conservation. \nTo learn more and purchase tickets\, visit https://naturalsciences.ticketapp.org/portal/product/145/event/ab3c92d0-9959-4d95-a664-aaaa849cfd35 URL:/calendar/ncmns-blue-whales-lecture-series-3-dr-andy-read/ CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Happening in the Area,Speaker/Lecture/Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1746738571-BW-Lecture-Graphic-Xtrulink-760x360_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T151851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T151851Z UID:197684-1757030400-1757116799@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:First Friday Raleigh DESCRIPTION:First Friday is celebrated on the first Friday of each month throughout Downtown Raleigh to showcase the best of our city’s creative community. Thousands venture downtown to visit art galleries & studios open late to host exhibits\, artist talks\, and creative activities. Retailers and restaurants also get in on the fun with live music\, vendor markets\, specials/discounts\, and more. There’s something for everyone each First Friday.\nTo learn more\, visit https://downtownraleigh.org/first-friday-raleigh/events URL:/calendar/first-friday-raleigh/2025-09-05/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/raleigh_rtp_blog_2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T230000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T153032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153134Z UID:197692-1757102400-1757113200@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:First Fridays Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club \nJoin the Raleigh Astronomy Club and the Triangle Land Conservancy at Three Bears Acres for a mini star party! \nThese events will occur on the first Friday of each month (with Saturday as the rain date). \nWant to attend as a guest? You can register as a guest here: https://triangleland.org/explore/events \nWant to volunteer? Members who wish to volunteer (with or without a scope) must register using the registration button here! \n  \nFor more details and registration\, visit \nJune event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/6/6/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nJuly event (on a Saturday): https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/7/12/f-823-i-823-r-823-s-823-t-823-f-823-r-823-i-823-d-823-a-823-y-823-s-823-second-saturday-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nAugust event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/8/1/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nSeptember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/9/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nOctober event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/10/3/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nNovember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/11/7/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nDecember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/12/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba URL:/calendar/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-triangle-land-conservancy-and-the-raleigh-astronomy-club/2025-09-05/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/First_Friday_Under_The_Stars_Hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250604T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T154237Z UID:198083-1757174400-1757196000@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Night Market @ North Hills DESCRIPTION:“Join us at Midtown Park for an evening of shopping small\, delicious eats\, and fun for the whole family! Shop with 30+ local businesses. Grab dinner at one of our food trucks. Sip on drinks from Williamson Mead and Brewing. Shop and stroll under the stars at the Night Market @ North Hills.” \nTo learn more\, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-market-north-hills-tickets-1251968865579 URL:/calendar/night-market-north-hills/2025-09-06/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Night_Market_North_Hills_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T001909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T001909Z UID:197798-1758326400-1758499199@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:End Paper 2025: NCMA Art Book Fair DESCRIPTION:End Paper 2025: NCMA Art Book Fair \nEnd Paper provides a venue for artists and booksellers to promote and sell artist books\, prints\, zines\, broadsides\, photo books\, and more. This year’s fair also includes special satellite programs and workshops at different locations leading up to the fair. \nTo learn more\, visit https://ncartmuseum.org/events/end-paper-2025-ncma-art-book-fair/?occurrence=2025-09-20 URL:/calendar/end-paper-2025-ncma-art-book-fair/ LOCATION:NC Museum of Art CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Endpaper_original-1325x2048_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T190000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T002314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T002314Z UID:197802-1758362400-1758394800@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NC Museum of Natural Sciences Bugfest DESCRIPTION:As the Museum’s biggest and buggiest event of the year\, BugFest is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about science and the wonders of the natural world. Explore over 100 exhibits\, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals\, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists who will guide you through the intricate world of arthropods\, offering insights into their behaviors\, adaptations\, and ecological significance. \nThis year\, BugFest shines a spotlight on krill! Delight in children’s activities designed to inspire the next generation of bug enthusiasts\, observe a variety of live arthropods\, browse vendor stalls for arthropod-themed merchandise\, and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of arthropods. \n*During the Evening Insectival (5pm-7pm)\, Jones Street\, the Nature Research Center\, and the Nature Exploration Center’s 2nd-4th floors will be closed. Edenton Street\, the Bicentennial Plaza\, and the 1st floor of the Nature Exploration Center will remain open until 7pm. \nTo learn more\, visit https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/bugfest-2025/ URL:/calendar/nc-museum-of-natural-sciences-bugfest/ LOCATION:NC Museum of Natual Sciences CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/krill-265741074_bugfest_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250617T132515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T132515Z UID:198757-1758907800-1758924000@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:NCMA Outdoor Films at Moore Square: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 DESCRIPTION:From the North Carolina Museum of Art: \nSonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024). Directed by Jeff Fowler\, 1 hr. 50 min.\, action/adventure/comedy/family\, PG \nSonic\, Knuckles\, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary\, Shadow\, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched\, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance. \nPre-movie programming (begins at 6 pm) \n\nMake Chaos Emeralds–inspired friendship bracelets\nCompete in a gold-ring speedrun challenge\nExplore our video game–inspired mini market\, featuring themed merchandise\, retro games\, and more\n\nFood trucks \n\nOn site starting at 5:30 pm and available through the duration of the film\n\n  \nTo learn more visit https://ncartmuseum.org/events/ncma-outdoor-films-at-moore-square-sonic-the-hedgehog-3/?occurrence=2025-09-26 URL:/calendar/ncma-outdoor-films-at-moore-square-sonic-the-hedgehog-3/ LOCATION:Moore Square CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sept-26-Sonic-3-683x1024_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T002531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T155824Z UID:197806-1759449600-1759622399@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Raleigh Wide Open Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Raleigh Wide Open is coming to downtown on Oct. 3-4\, 2025. This festival\, presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone\, continues the tradition of a  bluegrass festival along the street of downtown Raleigh and in Red Hat Amphitheater. Like the previous festivals\, Raleigh Wide Open will feature music on multiple stages\, food and drink\, art vendors\, and fun for the whole family. Best of all\, it will be free! (Except for ticketed events in Red Hat Amphitheater.) \nIn addition to bluegrass\, the festival will present some of the very best in folk\, Americana\, gospel\, and more. You’ll find some familiar names but can look forward to plenty of new discoveries\, too. \nTo learn more\, visit https://raleighwideopen.com/event-info/ URL:/calendar/raleigh-wide-open-bluegrass-music-festival/ LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wide_Open_Bluegrass_hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T220000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250530T153032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T153139Z UID:197693-1759518000-1759528800@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:First Fridays Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club DESCRIPTION:First Fridays Under the Stars with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Raleigh Astronomy Club \nJoin the Raleigh Astronomy Club and the Triangle Land Conservancy at Three Bears Acres for a mini star party! \nThese events will occur on the first Friday of each month (with Saturday as the rain date). \nWant to attend as a guest? You can register as a guest here: https://triangleland.org/explore/events \nWant to volunteer? Members who wish to volunteer (with or without a scope) must register using the registration button here! \n  \nFor more details and registration\, visit \nJune event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/6/6/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nJuly event (on a Saturday): https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/7/12/f-823-i-823-r-823-s-823-t-823-f-823-r-823-i-823-d-823-a-823-y-823-s-823-second-saturday-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nAugust event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/8/1/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nSeptember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/9/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nOctober event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/10/3/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nNovember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/11/7/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba \nDecember event: https://raleighastro.org/calendar/#!event/2025/12/5/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-tlc-3ba URL:/calendar/first-fridays-under-the-stars-with-triangle-land-conservancy-and-the-raleigh-astronomy-club/2025-10-03/ CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/First_Friday_Under_The_Stars_Hero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTSTAMP:20250701T125623 CREATED:20250601T002853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T002853Z UID:197810-1759575600-1759600800@www.meredith.edu SUMMARY:Falling for Local Fest at Dorothea Dix Park DESCRIPTION:Falling for Local @ The Big Field at Dix Park\nPresented in partnership by The City of Raleigh\, Dix Park\, and Shop Local Raleigh\nLive Music – Local Makers & Vendors – NC Craft Beer – Food Trucks – Kids Activities – Inflatables – Hay Rides – Tons of Fall Fun – Plus a FREE Pumpkin Patch! \n  \nTo learn more\, visit https://shoplocalraleigh.org/slr-events/falling-for-local-dix-park/ URL:/calendar/falling-for-local-fest-at-dorothea-dix-park/ LOCATION:Dix Park\, 1030 Richardson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States CATEGORIES:Happening in the Area ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FAlling_for_Local_2025_hero.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR