Festivals

Geek and Grub Night Market: Anime Edition, Fred Fletcher Park | Saturday, Aug. 10 | Free to attend | Shop local geek-y vendors and enjoy themed beverages inspired by your favorite anime.

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival, downtown Cary | Saturday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Free to attend | This crafty festival has celebrated creativity since 1977 — attend to meet nearly 300 artists working in various media.

African American Cultural Festival, Fayetteville Street | Saturday, Aug. 31-Sunday, Sept. 1 | Free to attend | In addition to an eclectic lineup of live R&B, jazz, hip hop, and gospel, shop handmade wares + traditional crafts. 

Arts + music

Five Points Short Film Festival, The Rialto | Thursday, Aug. 8-Friday, Aug. 9 | $15-$25 | Watch locally made short films and hear from their creators. 

Old Crow Medicine Show, Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Saturday, Aug. 17 | $45-$100+ | You know this band from none other than “Wagon Wheel.” Sing it with us and the band: “If I die in Raleigh, at least I will die free.”

Raleigh Durham Fashion Week, Carspace Raleigh | Sunday, Aug. 25 | $20-$40 | A variety of garments from local designers will grace the runway at this unique car gallery. 

Sports

Night Nation Run, Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Saturday, Aug. 24 | $70 | In addition to a fun run, this event features a miniature music festival, light shows, DJs, bubble zones, and much more. 

NC State football home opener, Carter-Finley Stadium | $30-$50+ | Back the Pack at its first game of the 2024 season