Join Stay Bloomin + WONDERPUFF for SCRAP BEV CLUB In the SCRAP OUTDOOR CLASSROOM!

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVERY 2ND WEEK OF THE MONTH!

PAY WHAT U CAN TEA, COFFEE, SNACKS, BEVS AND COMMUNITY!

Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event. The Festival will feature live music and dance performances, craft vendors, food trucks, a Scrap Exchange kids' zone, and more!

Celebre la cultura latina en este evento familiar. ¡El festival contará con música en vivo y espectáculos de danza, vendedores de artesanías, camiones de comida, una zona para niños y más!

September 12, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, NC.

Join Stay Bloomin + WONDERPUFF for SCRAP BEV CLUB In the SCRAP OUTDOOR CLASSROOM!

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVERY 2ND WEEK OF THE MONTH!

PAY WHAT U CAN TEA, COFFEE, SNACKS, BEVS AND COMMUNITY!

The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.

M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.

*M&T hours are subject to change

Join the Durham Congee corner for a pop-up on Sunday, August 10th from 12-2pm in front of The Scrap!

Stop by for a bowl of congee and even bring an ingredient to add!

For more information please reach out to : https://www.instagram.com/durhamcongeecorner/

Join Stay Bloomin + WONDERPUFF for SCRAP BEV CLUB In the SCRAP OUTDOOR CLASSROOM!

FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVERY 2ND WEEK OF THE MONTH!

PAY WHAT U CAN TEA, COFFEE, SNACKS, BEVS AND COMMUNITY!

The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.

M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.

*M&T hours are subject to change

Come see Mongo at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh At 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.

This 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.

*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.

Community Conversations on the Future of Arts and Culture in Durham 

As we begin to engage a broad and inclusive community of residents, we invite you join us for a community-wide listening session on September 25. This Town-Hall style session will welcome residents, artists, families, and organizations to share their ideas and hopes with the planning team, including the City, County, MJR Partners, and the Cultural Roadmap Planning Group. We'll share an evening of listening and collaboration, free food, and kids' crafts from the Scrap Exchange.

Save the date on Eventbrite, here. 

Thursday, September 25, 2025 
Doors at 5:30 pm 
6:00 - 7:30 pm 
Holton Career & Resource Center
401 N Driver St, Durham, NC 27703

Free parking is available on the premises and on adjacent streets. The Holton Career & Resource Center is also a short walk from bus stop #6345, and all GoDurham buses are fare free until June 2026.  

The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.

M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.

*M&T hours are subject to change

The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.

M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.

*M&T hours are subject to change

Learn about reuse and recycling while you craft a masterpiece! Join the Scrap Exchange for a create-your-own workshop that takes scrap and turns it into one-of-a-kind art. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity to express yourself in a totally unique way.

☑️Registration Required-https://harnett.libcal.com/event/14909922

Tuesday, September 30 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Training Room | Children 
📍Main Library: 455 McKinney Pkwy. Lillington

A Celebration Of Community, Connection, And Collective Well-Being

• When: Friday, October 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

• Where: Downtown Durham (Specific indoor location will be provided upon registration.)

Join us for an evening centered on joy, belonging, and the power of community to shape a South rooted in well-being of every person along with crafting with The Scrap Exchange!

for more information and to register visit: https://ncbudget.org/blockparty/

Celebration of the Arts

Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Join the Public Art Commission for a fun, free, and family-friendly event celebrating the vibrant arts community in Wake Forest. Discover new works of art in our Grand Hall and Arts Annex, participate in art-making experiences, take in live performances, and enjoy a treat on us while supplies last.

Join the Durham Congee corner for a pop-up on Sunday, August 10th from 12-2pm in front of The Scrap!

Stop by for a bowl of congee and even bring an ingredient to add!

For more information please reach out to : https://www.instagram.com/durhamcongeecorner/

SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 2025 | 12-5 PM
140 WEST FRANKLIN STREET

Festifall Arts Markets are returning this year with two unique street markets at the 140 West Franklin Street Plaza in downtown Chapel Hill. Join us for the first event on October 18, featuring art vendors, musicians, and performers who are local to the Triangle.

This event is free and open to all.

Join us in celebrating the Nasher Museum’s 20th anniversary and the grand opening of the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Sculpture Garden! This exciting milestone will feature four special exhibitions on view, including Everything Now All At Once, which highlights bold and innovative works from the Nasher’s contemporary art collection.

Guests can also enjoy art-making stations, interactive learning experiences, hands-on activities, and special performances throughout the day. Parking is FREE and admission is always free and open to all.

12 PM:
Opening of the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Sculpture Garden

12 PM – 5 PM:
Performances and Activities

• NCCU Drumline: Several performances throughout the day.

• Scrap Exchange with Allison Tierney: Create your own art using barrels and boxes of reusable materials in this collaborative art-making experience.

• Express & Release Therapeutic Dance with Gabrielle Rivero: Engage your body and mind in a movement-based activity designed for all ages.

• Photography Workshop with Lindsay Metivier: Participate in an interactive photography workshop led by a local professor and artist.

• Endlesswill: Type your own poem on vintage typewriters, or receive a custom poem written just for you.

• Duke Arts Pop-Up Experiences: Check out the interactive arts-making station, including screen-printing activities.

• Durham County Library: Stop by the resource table and bookmobile to sign up for a library card, check out materials, and grab a book for story time.

• Stormie Daie’s Story Hour: Reading for kids and families.

• ISLA’s Story Hour: Reading in Spanish for kids and families.

• Lamar Whidbee’s Meditation Hour: Join Lamar for a guided art and mediation activity for families in the new garden.

5 PM – 7 PM
Featured Performance by Grammy-Award Winning Producer 9th Wonder

Learn more about the Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Family Sculpture Garden.

Duke alumni, parents, and friends visiting for Family Weekend are invited to join the fun.

Craft with Mongo at Zombiepalooza 2025!

Zombiepalooza is The Cary’s annual ZOMBIE SHORT FILM COMPETITION and Halloween costume contest that takes place each October in Downtown Cary, NC.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 / SÁBADO 1 DE NOVIEMBRE | 12-5 PM / 12 PM A 5 PM
140 WEST FRANKLIN STREET / CALLE WEST FRANKLIN N.º 140

Festifall Arts Markets are returning this year with two unique street markets at the 140 West Franklin Street Plaza in downtown Chapel Hill. Join us for the second event on November 1, featuring art vendors, music, performances, and more that celebrate Día de los Muertos.

This event is free and open to all.

Join us for a fantastic day of fun and discovery at our School BreakOUT in the Park, in honor of National STEM Day! Dive into the amazing world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with a splash of Art (STEAM) thrown in for extra creativity and excitement. Whether you’re a budding scientist, future engineer, tech enthusiast, or creative artist, there’s something for everyone. Bring your curiosity and imagination for a day full of discovery, innovation, and fun. Let’s break out into the world of STEM together! Craft with the Scrap Exchange from 12-4pm!

Pimento cheese is a Southern delicacy worth celebrating — and we did just that!

The nation’s only festival dedicated specifically to pimento cheese took over Downtown Cary Park with more than 50 food vendors serving up inventive and delicious pimento cheese-infused creations. From pimento cheese ice cream (yes, really) to egg rolls, empanadas, and beyond, guests enjoyed an unforgettable culinary experience.

The festival wasn’t just about the food — the day was packed with live performances, family-friendly activities with the scrap exchange and engaging entertainment all throughout the Park.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this flavorful celebration! We’re already counting down to next year — mark your calendars for April 11, 2026, when the Pimento Cheese Festival returns to Downtown Cary Park.

Check out this recap video from the 2025 Pimento Cheese Festival and try not to drool!

Let your creativity bloom with our Art Cart in the Park! Explore a world of artistic possibilities with our free offerings. Whether it’s Park Art, where we provide exciting crafts for everyone to enjoy, or Art Your Way, where kids can unleash their imagination with a variety of supplies with the scrap exchange there’s something for every budding artist! Come join the artistic fun and let your creativity soar in the heart of the Park.