Events for October 16, 2026

Art Swarm, the dynamic plain air event that turns downtown Cary into a lively, open‑air creative studio, returns on October 14–18, 2026. During this multi-day event, top regional artists will capture Cary landmarks on canvas in outdoor settings, studio artists will create artwork inside the Cary Arts Center, and experts will lead workshops like portraiture,…

Step away from the stresses of daily life and into the calming embrace of nature. Led by certified Forest Therapy Guide Shawn Ramsey, this two-hour guided forest bathing experience invites you to slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the natural world in a meaningful way. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku (Forest…