EVENTS
BY SEASON
SPRING
Farmers Markets See Miscellaneous Attraction Section
Historic
Raleigh Trolley Tour See Historic Places Section
Join
a sports team! Call area parks to sign up See Sports Section
Walk
in a garden See
Parks, Recreation & Nature
Watch
a sports event See
Sports Section
Raleigh
Flea Market See
Shopping Section
Spring Arts Festival: Artsplosure
2000
An
annual Triangle-wide celebration of the arts. Highlights of the free community
event, held indowntown Raleigh, include international jazz and regional blues
performers, 200 juried visual artist exhibits and children's activities. More
than 70,000 people are expected to attend this year. Held on Moore Square.
Raleigh 832-8699
www.artsplosure.org
Nature Hikes & Lectures:
Call
for dates & times-they may have a printed schedule to send you:
·
Eno
River State Park, Durham (free but you must register) 383-1686
·
Falls
Lake, Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest 676-1027
·
Umstead
State Park, Raleigh (call for schedule) 571-4170
SUMMER
Alive after Five Fayetteville St.
Mall
Free
live concerts every other Thursday
evening.
Find
out who’s playing on what date:
http://www.wralfm.com/
Also
listed in the newspapers & announced on MIX 101.5 WRAL radio.
·
Free
concerts in the park! Listed in the local newspapers (Spectator, Independent)
·
Go
jump in a lake! See
Parks & Recreation Section
·
Rent
a boat. See
Parks & Recreation Section
·
Gallery
walk in Moore Square, 1st Friday ea. Month See Art Section
·
Take
a walk in a garden See
Parks, Recreation & Nature
·
Too
hot? Take a walk in a mall See
Shopping Section
·
Watch
a sports event See
Sports Section
·
Movies
at the NC Museum of Art (call for schedule)
715-5923
www.ncartmuseum.org
Peak Week Festival
This
20th annual festival fills historic downtown Apex with hundreds of crafters,
fine arts, food, and a special KidsZone with rides and games. The main stage
features live entertainment all day spotlighting sights and sounds from around
the world.
387-3065
Capitol's July 4th Celebration
Bands,
live entertainment, craft demonstrations, concerts, food and more in the Capitol
Building and on Capitol Square. Free. 832-8357 or 832-4158
E-mail:
capitol@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us
July 4th Celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds
Exhibits,
games, rides and fireworks. 831-6640
The North Carolina Symphony's Annual July 4th Extravaganza
The
North Carolina Symphony performs patriotic American favorites, complete with a
fireworks display. The event is held annually in Regency Park in Cary and is
free to the public.
E-mail:
info@ncsymphony.org 733-2750
Lazy Daze Festival
Cary
Street
festival that includes arts and crafts, live music and food.
469-4061
FALL
Pops In The Park
The
N.C. Symphony performs a family-friendly program of pop music on the lawn of
Meredith College. This Labor Day celebration also supports the annual United
Way Campaign. Lots of activities for the kids, plus skydivers and fireworks.
Admission is free.
September
3
Raleigh 821-8655
Oktoberfest
Featuring
authentic German music, dancing, food, beer and wine. All proceeds go to
Hospice of Wake County.
North
Hills Mall
September
21-24, 2000
Hospice
of Wake County 828-0890
www.hospiceofwake.org
Storytelling Festival
Enjoy
an afternoon of storytelling in the Pecan Grove at Historic Oak View County
Park. Free.
September
22-23, 2000
Historic
Oak View County Park,
Raleigh 250-1013
International Festival
A
dazzling mosaic of world tastes, sights and sounds, featuring international
foods, cultural exhibits, demonstrations, a world bazaar, ethnic dancing and
music and the Biergarten. Held at the Raleigh Convention Center.
October
6-8, 2000.
Raleigh 832-4331
www.internationalfestival.org
Heritage Day
Celebrate
Wake County's agricultural heritage at Historic Oak View County Park. Event
includes animal judging
contests,
farm equipment displays, food, music and tours. Free.
October
7, 2000
Historic
Oak View County Park
Raleigh 250-1013
North Carolina State Fair
The
largest event in the state, the fair comes to Raleigh every year for ten days
and features craft demonstrations, livestock exhibits and competitions,
top-notch concerts, games, rides, side shows, food and other family-friendly
entertainment.
October
13-22, 2000
N.C.
State Fairgrounds
Raleigh
733-2145
Halloween Trail
Held
at Durant Nature Park, this annual event features pumpkin-lit trails with
costumed characters. It is educational, entertaining and fitting for Halloween.
Admission is charged.
October
27-28, 2000
Raleigh 831-6640
Raleigh Jaycees' Haunted House
Open
every year for the Halloween season. Proceeds support the chapter's numerous
projects. Location varies from year to year; please call for specific
information. Admission is charged. Late October
Raleigh
510-7911
Raleigh Christmas Parade
Raleigh's
annual Christmas parade with bands, floats and marking and miscellaneous units.
Downtown Raleigh. Free.
November
18, 2000. Raleigh 420-0120
Web
site: www.intrex.net/RalJaycees
WINTER
Executive Mansion Holiday Open House
A
holiday open house at the 1891 Executive Mansion. Free.
Early
December, in Raleigh 733-3456
Messiah "Sing-In"
Early
December, Raleigh 890-6063
Morrisville Christmas Tree
Lighting
and Open House Christmas musical, Santa and refreshments. Held at Morrisville's
Town Hall. December 3, 2000
1301
Morrisville Pkwy.
Morrisville 469-9760
Moravian Candle Tea
See
the Moravian Church's holiday traditions with costumed hosts. Free.
December
2, 2000
Raleigh
Moravian Church
1816
Ridge Rd.
Raleigh 787-4034
N.C. Museum of Art Holiday Festival
December
2, 2000
NC
Museum of Art
2110
Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh 715-5923
State Capitol Tree Lighting
The
Governor and First Lady light the official State Christmas Tree. Festivities
include the Capitol's open house, music and holiday activities. Free. December
7, 2000
NC
State Capitol
Raleigh 733-4994
First Night® Raleigh 2001
Triangle-wide
cultural New Year's Eve celebration for the entire family. The alcohol-free
event features music, dance, theatre, an early "Kid's Countdown" at 8
p.m. and a grand finale with fireworks at midnight.
December
31, 2000
Raleigh 832-8699
www.artsplosure.org
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebration
The
celebration honors Dr. King in a memorial march and numerous public
observances. January 15 & 17, 2000
King
Celebration Committee
Raleigh
834-6264
www.king-raleigh.org
Home and Garden Show
100,000
square feet of flowers, plants, home plans, designer rooms, a garden
competition, seminars and home-product displays.
Raleigh
Convention Center
500
Fayetteville Street Mall
Raleigh 831-6011
Greater Raleigh Antique Show
An
exhibit and sale of antiques, sponsored by the Women's Club of Raleigh. Held at
the N.C. State Fairgrounds. Held in March.
Raleigh 782-5782
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The
traditional Irish-themed celebration offers activities for all ages in downtown
Raleigh, near City Market. Held on the weekend closest to St. Patrick's Day.
Raleigh 846-9739
www.friends-of-ireland.org
N.C. Renaissance Faire
The
North Carolina Renaissance Faire offers a sensual feast of crafts,
entertainment, exotic foods and drink, games, and participation in a historical
reenactment. The event celebrates medieval England around the time of King
Arthur through Queen Elizabeth I. NC State Fair Grounds
Raleigh 755-8004
Web
site: www.ncrenfaire.com