Make N’ Take Booked
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
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Make N' Take Parties Unavailable
Our Programs team will be out n’ about at local community events + Festivals! Please reach out to Outreach@Scrapexchange.org for party inquires.
Drop in crafting is available on this date! You can drop in anytime the store is open and the room is not reserved - just pay $5 per crafter at the front register (no need to pre-reserve). *Please note drop in crafting is on a first come/first serve basis.
Make N' Take Parties Unavailable
Our Programs team will be out n’ about at local community events + Festivals! Please reach out to Outreach@Scrapexchange.org for party inquires.
Drop in crafting is available on this date! You can drop in anytime the store is open and the room is not reserved - just pay $5 per crafter at the front register (no need to pre-reserve). *Please note drop in crafting is on a first come/first serve basis.
Food Not Bombs
Share a meal & more with
Durham Food Not Bombs
at The Scrap Exchange!
¡Disfruta de comida gratis y más con
Durham Food Not Bombs
en The Scrap Exchange!
FREE FOOD
COMIDA GRATIS
Pimento Cheese Festival 2026!
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!
Downtown Cary Park- Art Cart with The Scrap Exchange!
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.
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Food Not Bombs
Share a meal & more with
Durham Food Not Bombs
at The Scrap Exchange!
¡Disfruta de comida gratis y más con
Durham Food Not Bombs
en The Scrap Exchange!
FREE FOOD
COMIDA GRATIS
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Dix Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Craft with Mongo at the Dix Park Christmas Tree lighting! For event info visit: https://dorotheadixpark.org/events
Make N’ Take Booked
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
Make N' Take Parties Unavailable
Our Programs team will be out n’ about at local community events + Festivals! Please reach out to Outreach@Scrapexchange.org for party inquires.
Drop in crafting is available on this date! You can drop in anytime the store is open and the room is not reserved - just pay $5 per crafter at the front register (no need to pre-reserve). *Please note drop in crafting is on a first come/first serve basis.
Troll Treks @ Dix Park
Embark on a fun, family-friendly exploration of art and nature!
Saturdays, November 8, 15 & 22
10 am – 2 pm
Begin your adventure at the Troll Outpost at Flowers Field to:
Pick up a map and learn about the Trolls and where to find them
Take part in a troll-rific craft with The Scrap Exchange (while supplies last)
Discover more about sustainability and creativity in the community
Make N' Take Booked
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
Troll Treks @ Dix Park
Embark on a fun, family-friendly exploration of art and nature!
Saturdays, November 8, 15 & 22
10 am – 2 pm
Begin your adventure at the Troll Outpost at Flowers Field to:
Pick up a map and learn about the Trolls and where to find them
Take part in a troll-rific craft with The Scrap Exchange (while supplies last)
Discover more about sustainability and creativity in the community
Make N' Take Booked
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
Make N' Take Booked
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
Troll Treks @ Dix Park
Embark on a fun, family-friendly exploration of art and nature!
Saturdays, November 8, 15 & 22
10 am – 2 pm
Begin your adventure at the Troll Outpost at Flowers Field to:
Pick up a map and learn about the Trolls and where to find them
Take part in a troll-rific craft with The Scrap Exchange (while supplies last)
Discover more about sustainability and creativity in the community
School BreakOUT @ Downtown Cary Park
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!
Durham Central Park: Food Truck Rodeo
Next Food Truck Rodeo is on November 2nd!
Join us for Durham Central Park’s next Food Truck Rodeo on Sunday, November 2nd from 12pm-4pm! In addition to a fantastic lineup of local food trucks and local vendors, we’re celebrating Dia De Los Muertos!
Keep an eye our for the updated INTERACTIVE RODEO MAP!
What’s Happening at the Rodeo
Join us for the final Food Truck Rodeo of the year — a Durham tradition that brings the whole community together! Spend your Sunday afternoon at Durham Central Park sampling delicious eats and local brews from 50+ of the Triangle’s favorite food and drink vendors. From savory to sweet, there’s something to satisfy every craving.
Enjoy fresh Sunday tunes from DJ Soul, bounce around with Bull City Inflatables and Scrap Exchange for the kids, and connect with local community organizations doing great work right here in Durham.
The DCP Food Truck Rodeo is one of the park’s longest-running and most beloved programs, celebrating local flavor, music, and togetherness in the heart of downtown.
So grab your friends, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and come hungry — this is one afternoon you won’t want to miss!
Food Truck Rodeos happen four Sundays a year, one of the longest standing events at DCP! Our rodeos feature trucks and drink vendors of all types for you to enjoy in the park or as you’re passing through. Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeos aren’t just a great place to relax and eat great local street food, they also support Durham Central Park. These events raise much needed funds that help to operate, beautify, program and improve the park’s five acres.
Festifall Arts Market: Día de los Muertos
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.
Make N' Take Booked
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
Make N' Take Booked
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
Make N' Take Booked
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
Zombiepalooza @ Downtown Cary Park
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.
Craft-O-Ween with The Scrap Exchange!
Drop in for an afternoon of sustainable scrappy art with a spooky twist! All recycled and reusable materials will be supplied by the Scrap Exchange, a creative reuse center and community space in Durham, NC.
This program will be held indoors in the youth programming room and is suitable for ages 4+.
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Ave.
Garner, NC 27529
NASHER Museum 20th anniversary event
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.
Festifall Arts Market: Carolina Day
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.
Make N' Take Parties Unavailable
Our Programs team will be out n’ about at local community events + Festivals! Please reach out to Outreach@Scrapexchange.org for party inquires.
Drop in crafting is available on this date! You can drop in anytime the store is open and the room is not reserved - just pay $5 per crafter at the front register (no need to pre-reserve). *Please note drop in crafting is on a first come/first serve basis.
SCRAP BEV CLUB!
Join Stay Bloomin + WONDERPUFF for SCRAP BEV CLUB In the SCRAP OUTDOOR CLASSROOM!
THURS, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVERY 2ND WEEK OF THE MONTH!
PAY WHAT U CAN TEA, COFFEE, SNACKS, BEVS AND COMMUNITY!
Congee Corner
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/