See over 50 handcrafted LED lantern displays at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Cultural performances are featured nightly between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.
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See two exhibitions, “Venice and the Ottoman Empire” and “Samurai: The Making of a Warrior,” with one exhibition ticket. View works of art and culture spanning six centuries across three global empires—Venetian, Ottoman and Japanese. Purchase tickets online. Explore the forbidding environment of space, including the dangers that astronauts face and how they work, eat and sleep. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and sensation of floating as you climb aboard a full-scale, rotating mock-up of the Destiny Lab on the International Space Station. See authentic artifacts from past missions, including Neil Armstrong’s helmet… Select days in December and January. Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink. Head to Park Street Courts to find the arena transformed into a frosty weather destination. Skating and skate rentals are free. Check-in is in person at Park Street Courts and operates on a first-come, first-served basis until… Discover unique and affordable artwork under 8x8” created by artist members for holiday gifting and stocking stuffing. Sundays in December. Explore the fascinating history of Cary, a small southern railroad hamlet that has transformed into one of America's fastest growing and most innovative cities. Travel from site to site in its historic downtown and uncover the stories of brilliant agricultural innovators. Discover Cary’s pioneering commitment to public education and the foundation of… Through the month of December, Skin Sense is proud to partner with The Women's Center to make a difference in our community. Take a donation to Skin Sense, place it in the donation box and add your name to the spa's Donation Wall as a symbol of your support. Visit the website for a list… |
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Ring in the new year with live entertainment, roving street performers, arts and crafts, the Acorn Drop at midnight and a spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for ticket information. |
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Select days in January. Experience the magic of the holidays at Downtown Cary Park’s winter skating rink. Head to Park Street Courts to find the arena transformed into a frosty weather destination. Skating and skate rentals are free. Check-in is in person at Park Street Courts and operates on a first-come, first- served basis until… Through April 27. Explore the forbidding environment of space, including the dangers that astronauts face and how they work, eat and sleep. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and sensation of floating as you climb aboard a full-scale, rotating mock-up of the Destiny Lab on the International Space Station. See authentic artifacts from past missions, including… |
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See two exhibitions, “Venice and the Ottoman Empire” and “Samurai: The Making of a Warrior,” with one exhibition ticket. View works of art and culture spanning six centuries across three global empires—Venetian, Ottoman and Japanese. Purchase tickets online. Thursdays in January. Join the Bull City Strollers every Thursday for a beer and a walk. Meet at the Jug at 5:30 p.m., then go for a 30-minute stroll downtown with beer in hand, thanks to the Bullpen social district, winding up back at the Jug. Strollers, kids, friendly dogs and walkers of all speeds… |
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Sundays in January. Explore the fascinating history of Cary, a small southern railroad hamlet that has transformed into one of America's fastest growing and most innovative cities. Travel from site to site in its historic downtown and uncover the stories of brilliant agricultural innovators. Discover Cary’s pioneering commitment to public education and the foundation of… |
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Search the gardens during open garden hours to find the hiding spots of two Yetis. All you need is your sense of adventure and your eagle eyes. Once you discover the Yeti with the treasure chest, scan the nearby QR code to reveal the information on how to open the Yeti’s treasure chest. Take an…
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Entertaining and engaging, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys put on a high-energy show beloved by audiences across generations. Formed over a decade ago at a distillery on the Tennessee side of the Smoky Mountains, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have spread their brand of bluegrass far and wide – to festivals across the country, European venues and the… |
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Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with visual art displays, poetry open mic, community discussions, live performances, arts and crafts projects and more.
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Delight in artful handmade paper lantern creations and join the Cary community in a parade through Downtown Cary Park. The procession will be followed by music and performances featuring Bulltown Strutters, One Tribe Rhythms and Caroleeena’s Circle of Joy. |
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Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at various locations around Cary in this three-day event that features a children’s program, a community walk, public service activities, the annual Dreamfest celebration and more. |
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Shen Yun delivers a performance that displays 5,000 years of culture in one night. A seamless blend of timeless stories, live East-West orchestration, innovative digital backdrops and deeply expressive dance. |
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Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through service and children’s activities.
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Faculty and students of the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute invite the public to join a celebration of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. when they perform music of black composers at this free concert. Dr. Timothy Holley, cellist and associate professor of music at NC Central University, curating this program that includes works… |
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Every estranged member of the Lafayette clan has descended upon the crumbling Arkansas homestead to settle the accounts of the newly dead patriarch. As his three adult children sort through a lifetime of hoarded mementos and junk, they collide over clutter, debt, and a contentious family history. But after a disturbing discovery surface among their… North Carolina Symphony performs Rimsky-Korsakov's spectacular showpiece. Enjoy a weekend of films that celebrate and interrogate Southern culture. Purchase tickets online. |
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The first half of the concert features Michael John Trotta’s “For A Breath of Ecstasy,” a seven-movement celebration of the wondrous poetry of American Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Sara Teasdale. Vivid imagery and moments of yearning, love, joy and peace are revealed through an individual’s relationship to nature and in love. The concert features Allen Bailey… |
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Take the family for this Western lifestyle event that combines professional rodeo action with entertainment. |
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Bear witness to the tragic unraveling of Willy Loman, a weary salesman chasing the elusive American Dream. Amidst family strife and shattered illusions, his journey becomes a haunting exploration of identity, disillusionment and the relentless pursuit of success. |
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When Jules appears at Cecelia’s house after 25 years of estrangement to help her renovate it, the two must navigate the web of narratives they’ve told themselves and each other. As father and daughter reconnect, they find it hard once they start to discuss the truth of their pasts, finding it easier to escape into…
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Nationally-touring Bad Momz of Comedy brings TWO nights of laughs, camaraderie, and a well-deserved parenting break to the Halle Cultural Arts Center. This not-safe-for-playdates comedy group performs for packed venues nationwide. |
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Relive the magical adventure of Harry Potter’s second year at school like never before. Enjoy the full-length feature movie, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” in high definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ otherworldly score. January 31, 7:30 p.m.; February 2, 2 p.m. North Carolina Opera’s first ever Spanish language opera! Embark on a magical and mysterious journey along the mighty Amazon. Glamorous opera legend Florencia Grimaldi is traveling incognito by steamboat through the enchanted rainforest in hopes of finding her long lost love. Wracked by storms and a cholera… Horton Foote’s moving play tells the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman, who longs to escape the cramped Houston apartment where she lives with her protective son, Ludie, and her authoritarian daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae. Carrie wants to return to her beloved hometown of Bountiful, Texas, one final time before she dies. While Ludie is at…
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The NCMA, Cellar Wines, and Catering Works present a sensory experience that explores history, tradition, and process with curator Caroline Rocheleau and Court of Masters certified Sommelier, Mitch Bowling. The presentation features Samurai material culture and outstanding wines with inspired food pairings from Chef Rick Sloan. Make a reservation online. |
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Dix Park in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival presents a curated Black History Month artist exhibition at The Chapel at Dix Park that showcases the best talent of 2025 from across the state. Enjoy an array of spectacular pieces by professional and student artists in this riveting month-long display of visual art representing the experience… Enjoy a self-paced walk through the JC Raulston Arboretum gardens while enjoying a story during open garden hours. Find the first page of the story in the garden, and you’ll see the next page nearby and be able to follow the story as you stroll. There is no set time to start this experience and… |

