- Join Mt. Zion Church and The Town of Cary in honoring the MLK Day of Service with a 5k walk for hope event as part of MLK 2025 Dreamiest weekend.
- Location: 316 Allen Lewis Dr Cary, NC 27513.
- Free, with donations encouraged.
- More info below.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy at Chavis Park
- Celebrate Dr. King’s life through service, kid’s activities and more at John Chavis Memorial Park.
- Location:
IMPACT Series: Chamber Treasures — Music by Black Composers
- James Dargan and faculty from the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute will perform Chamber Treasures–Music by Black Composers featuring music by composers of color in honor of Dr. MLK Jr.
- Location: Hayes Barton United Methodist Church 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
- Free, with $15 suggested donation.
- Reservations and more info below.
Craft It: Chinese Lanterns
- Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a free craft of making and decorating Chinese lanterns.
- Location: Eva Perry Regional Library 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive Apex, NC 27502.
- More info and registration below.
Teen Science Café at Morehead Planetarium: Marine Science
- Teens from ages 13-18 are welcome to learn about marine science at the free Teen Science Café program at Morehead Planetarium.
- Location: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
- More info below.
Carrboro Film Festival
- Enjoy viewing Southern independent films in a non-competitive setting at Carrboro’s 19th annual Film Fest.
- Location: Drakeford Library Complex, 203 Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC 27510.
- Tickets: $8 per screening, $35 festival pass, $20 Saturday pass, or $12 Sunday pass.
- More info below.
9th Annual Polar Bear Run
- Participate in the 9th annual Polar Bear 5k Run in support of Bailey’s Human Rescue in Selma, NC.
- Location: 201 N Webb Street Selma, NC US 27576.
- Admission: $35, or $25 for those aged 10-17, free for those 9 and under.
- Tickets and more info below.
Chinese New Year Festival
- Celebrate the Chinese New Year and experience singing, dancing, food, music and more at Triangle Area Chinese American Society’s Chinese New Year Festival.
- Location: Dorton Arena at N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607.
- Tickets: $10 in advance and $13 at the door, free for those under 6 and $10 at the door for TACAS members, senior citizens and military with ID.
- More info below.
24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration
- Learn about Black History through panels, performances, storytelling and more at the 24th annual African American Cultural Celebration.
- Location: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
- More info below.
Snake Zodiac Crafts for Kids
- Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Durham County Library’s free Lunar New Year activities.
- Location: 4505 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713.
- More info below.