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.
We prioritize events from our Shop Local Raleigh members, offering you the best local experiences. Want to add your event to our list? Consider becoming a Shop Local Raleigh member or contact us for collaboration opportunities.
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🌼 Open Nursery and Garden Days at Juniper Level Botanic Garden
🗓️ 5/8-10
🗓️ 5/15-17
ℹ️ @plantdelights
ℹ️ More info.
🌷 Sips & Blooms Pop-Up at the Village District
🗓️ 5/9 – 12pm-4pm
ℹ️ @shopvillagedistrict
ℹ️ More info.
🛍 Sola Mother’s Day Market
🗓️ 5/9 – 9am-2pm
ℹ️ @Solacoffee
ℹ️ More info.
🌸 Raleigh’s Spring Festival at Moore Square
🗓️ 5/9 – 11am-7pm
ℹ️ @n.c.vibes
ℹ️ More info.
💙 The Cary Vintage Market
🗓️ 5/9 – 12pm-5pm
ℹ️ @caryvintagemarket
ℹ️ More info.
🎉 North Hills Kids
🗓️ 5/12 Twirls & Tunes Featuring: Preschool Rockstar
ℹ️ @visitnorthhills
ℹ️ More info.
🏃♀️➡️ Wellness Wednesdays at North Hills
🗓️ May 13 YoBa Studio
🗓️ May 20 FlowCorps
🗓️ May 27 Burn Boot Camp West Raleigh
ℹ️ @visitnorthhills
ℹ️ More info.
🍻 Rhythm and Brews at Iron Works
🗓️ 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 – 5:30pm-7:30pm
ℹ️ @raleighironworks
ℹ️ More info.
🏖️ Beach Music at North Hills
🗓️ 5/14 Liquid Pleasure, 5/21 The Chairmen of the Board, 5/28 Miss Mini & the Sandman Band 6pm-9pm
ℹ️ @visitnorthhills
ℹ️ More info.
🩰 Carolina Ballet: Beauty and the Beast
🗓️ 5/14-17
ℹ️ @carolinaballet
ℹ️ More info.
🛍️ Got To Be NC Festival
🗓️ 5/15-17
ℹ️ @ncstatefair
ℹ️ More info.
⚽ NC Courage Home Games
🗓 5/16 Star Wars Night vs. Chicago Stars – 6:30pm
ℹ️ @thenccourage
ℹ️ Tickets
🛍️ Old Hillsborough Road Market
🗓 5/16 – 11am-3pm
ℹ️ @bennettplacestatehistoricsite
ℹ️ More info.
🎨 Artsplosure
🗓️ 5/16-17
ℹ️ @artsplosure
ℹ️ More info.
🍴 Brier Creek Food Truck Festival
🗓️ 5/17 – 5pm-8pm
ℹ️ @briercreekeats
ℹ️ More info.
🛍️ Midtown Makers Market at NHID
🗓️ 5/19 – 5pm-7:30pm
ℹ️ @visitnhid
ℹ️ More info.
🍿 Movie Night: Wicked: For Good
🗓️ 5/22 – 6pm-10pm
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark
ℹ️ More info.
🍭 NC Sugar Rush
🗓️ 5/24 – 12pm-6pm
ℹ️ @ncsugarrush
ℹ️ More info.
⚽ The Soccer Tournament
🗓️ 5/27-6/1
ℹ️ @tst7v7
ℹ️ More info.
⛳️ UNC Health Championship
🗓️ 5/28-31
ℹ️ @unchealthchampionship
ℹ️ More info.
