Every month, we curate a list of local markets and events going on in and around Raleigh. Our goal is to uplift local businesses and connect you with fun, community-driven experiences.
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From Mother’s Day pop-up markets to fun festivals, tons of local events are happening this month! Mark your calendars and make plans to support local.
Beach Music at North Hills
5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 | 6pm-9pm | Midtown Park North Hills | More info.
First Friday Art & Maker Market
5/2 | 5pm-10pm | Morgan Street Food Hall | More info.
First Friday at Trunkshow
5/2 | 5pm-7pm | Trunkshow | 1526 Wake Forest Rd | More info.
Kids Food Fest
5/3-4 | Marbles | More info.
Three Seasons Vendor Market
5/3, 5/17, 5/31 | 10am-3pm | 9500 Forum Dr. | Three Seasons Vendor Market | More info.
Hiss Golden Messenger – A benefit for Me Fine Foundation
5/3 | 7pm | The Rialto | More info.
Ma & Pa Festival
5/3 | 11am-6pm | The MAKRS Society | Fayetteville St. | More info.
Midtown Farmers’ Market
5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 | 8am-12pm | North Hills | More info.
Cary Underground Market
5/4 | 12pm-4pm | Bond Brothers Beer | The MAKRS Society | More info.
Apex Art and Vintage Spring Market
5/4 | 11am-4pm | Apex Vicious Fishes (2237 Old US 1 HWY) | Hummingbird Collective | More info.
May the 4th Be With You
5/4 | 1pm-5pm | Downtown Cary Park | More info.
North Carolina FC vs. Charlotte FC
5/6 | 7pm | WakeMed Soccer Park | More info.
Moore Square Movie Night: Tangled
5/9 | 5pm | Get 2 Know Raleigh | Moore Square | More info.
North Carolina FC vs. Orange County SC – Fit For The Pitch Night
5/9 | 7pm | WakeMed Soccer Park | More info.
NC Courage vs Orlando Pride – Shield Night
5/10 | 7:30pm | WakeMed Soccer Park | More info.
The Cary Vintage Market
5/10 | 12pm-5pm | Cary Vintage Market | Hummingbird Collective | More info.
Mother’s Day Market
5/10 | 10am-1pm | 327 W. Davie St. | Videri Chocolate Factory | More info.
Mama Knows Best Market
5/10 | 12pm-4pm | 620 W. South St. | Hartwell | More info.
Sola Mother’s Day Market
5/10 | 9am-2pm | Sola Coffee | More info.
The Market at RIW
5/10 | 11am-4pm | Raleigh Iron Works | Triangle Pop Up | More info.
Fall Back Vintage Market
5/11 | 11am-5pm | R&D Brewing | Fall Back Vintage Market | More info.
Raleigh Underground Market
5/11 | 11am-3pm | North Hills | The MAKRS Society | More info.
Mother’s Day Market at Cobblestone Village
5/11 | 12pm-4pm | Cobblestone Village | Community Pop Ups NC | More info.
Cary Night Market
5/16 | 5pm-9pm | Downtown Cary Park | The Night Market Company | More info.
North Carolina FC vs. Oakland Roots SC – Community Night
5/16 | 7pm | WakeMed Soccer Park | More info.
Got To Be NC Festival
5/16-18 | State Fairgrounds | More info.
Pop-Up Raleigh
5/17 | 12pm-5pm | Trophy Maywood | Pop-Up Raleigh | More info.
NC Courage vs. Chicago Stars – Star Wars Night
5/17 | 5pm | WakeMed Soccer Park | More info.
Raleigh Nights
5/17 | 5:30pm-9:30pm | Smoky Hollow | The MAKRS Society | More info.
Seaboard Station Community Market
5/17 | 9am-1pm | Seaboard Station | Community Pop Ups NC | More info.
Spring Fling
5/17 | 9am-1pm | Lafayette Village | Thrive Motherhood | More info.
Gluten-Free Block Party
5/18 | 1pm-4pm | Riparian Provision Co. | Gluten-Free, Awesome Fun | More info.
Raleigh Foodie Fare
5/18 | 11am-3pm | Moore Square | The MAKRS Society | More info.
Chance’s Flea
5/18 | 11am-4pm | Rebus Works | Chance’s Flea | More info.
Gettin’ Piggy With It
5/18 | 1pm-5pm | Trophy Maywood | More info.
Sunset Social
5/22 | 4pm-8pm | The Bend | Sunset Social Raleigh | More info.
Vendor Fair at Treelight Square
5/24 | 9am-2pm | Treelight Square | Community Pop Ups
Night Market at North Hills
5/24 | 4pm-9pm | North Hills | Events By Heather NC | More info.
NC Sugar Rush
5/25 | 4pm-9pm | Fayetteville St. | More info.
