Your Ultimate Saturday Game Plan – Triangle Weekend Events Guide May 24th Edition
Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Triangle is turning up the energy with a packed Saturday lineup of music, markets, local flavor, and family fun. Whether you’re planning a chill day with nature and good food or a night out with live music and local brews, the Saturday in the Triangle Weekend Events Guide has you covered.
Here’s your curated, can’t-miss list for Saturday, May 24, 2025:
All-Day Fun
Ace Hardware’s Flag Giveaway All Day | FREE | Various Locations Honor Memorial Day with a free American flag—Ace Hardware is giving away one million! African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward All Day | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh Deepen your understanding of Raleigh’s Black history through this self-guided or scheduled walking tour. Burger King: Free Frozen Fanta Strawberry All Day | FREE with $1 purchase | Participating Locations Cool down with a sweet treat during your event-hopping.
Morning Picks
Birdwatching at Dorothea Dix Park 8:00 am – 10:00 am | FREE Start your day peacefully with a guided birdwatching walk through Raleigh’s beloved green space. Durham Craft Market 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park Handmade goods, local vibes, and live demos—perfect for early risers. The Raleigh Market 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds Treasure hunt through antiques, art, food, and more. History Hike: Through Hugh’s View 10:00 am – 11:00 am | $1.50-$6.50 | West Point on the Eno, Durham Nature meets storytelling on this historic guided hike. Pet-a-Cow at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | $0-$25 | Chapel Hill Yes, you read that right—cow cuddling is the stress relief you didn’t know you needed. Open Farm Visit at Sunrise Community Farm 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | $8.00 | Chapel Hill Meet animals, walk trails, and reconnect with nature. Paperhand Puppet Intervention Community Workday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE | Saxapahaw Lend a hand with this magical, puppet-powered creative community. Bluegrass Jam at Bynum Front Porch 10:00 am | FREE | Pittsboro Kick off the weekend with the sweet sounds of string music.
Midday Highlights
Splash Pad Bash 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE | Knightdale Station Park Perfect for kids and kids at heart. Bring a towel! Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $6-$10 | Mordecai Historic Park Hop on and take a spin through Raleigh’s history. Sip n’ Shop Market & Dog Adoption 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | FREE | Fainting Goat Brewing, Fuquay-Varina Local vendors + pups in need of homes = the best vibes. Free Tours of NC State Capitol 11:00 am & 2:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh Learn about our state’s past in one of its most iconic buildings. Memorial Day Themed Tours at Bennett Place 11:00 am & 3:00 pm | $1-$2 | Durham Reflect and learn at this historic Civil War site. Open Studio Art Activities at Artspace 11:30 am – 2:30 pm | FREE | Downtown Raleigh Family-friendly hands-on creativity. West Point Park Tours 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE | Durham Explore the rich history of the Eno River region. Get Down at The Plant 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Pittsboro Live music, food, vendors, and vibes all day. Beach Day at Fizzwerks 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE | Durham Sand, drinks, games—it’s a staycation you didn’t expect.
Afternoon to Evening Vibes
Historic Yates Mill Open House 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh Explore the inner workings of a 1700s-era water-powered mill. Darkness RISING Block Party: Black Arts & Mental Health 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh A beautiful blend of art, healing, and community. Carolina Indie Fest 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Sanford Discover up-and-coming bands at this free music fest. Free Beer Tasting: Incendiary Brewing 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE | Taylor’s Wine Shop Sip and sample local craft brews. Taste of Soul NC 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park Celebrate Black culture with food, music, and fun. Wrestlemania Bash at Pluck Farm 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE | Mebane Wrestling, brews, and birthday celebrations at Steel String Brewery. Night Market at North Hills 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh Shop under the stars with live music and food trucks.
Evening Entertainment
Saturdays in Saxapahaw Concert Series 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE Grab a picnic blanket and enjoy riverside tunes. Karaoke Night 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE | Compass Rose & Raleigh Brewing Two locations. One mic. You decide who sings it better. Live Music Across the Triangle 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm JT Parrothead at Fortnight Brewing (Wake Forest) Bradley at Blackbird Brewery (Wake Forest) Comedy Showcase 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | FREE | Local 919, Raleigh Local comics bringing fresh laughs. Big Top Circus Band 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | FREE | Downtown Cary Park Family-friendly fun meets circus sounds. More Live Music 7:00 pm Tone Merchants at Oaklyn Springs (Fuquay-Varina) Ivey & Rose at Bearded Bee Brewing (Wendell) **Family Movie Night: Monsters, Inc. ** 7:30 pm | FREE | Joyner Park, Wake Forest Bring chairs, snacks, and the whole crew. Live DJ at Raleigh Beer Garden 10:00 pm | FREE Cap off the night with dancing under the stars.
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