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Cary’s Arbor Day Festival returns Saturday, March 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Page Walker Arts and History Center lawn. This free event features live music, kids activities, food, and environmental exhibits, giving families a chance to enjoy the outdoors while learning about trees, wildlife, and sustainable landscaping. The festival also marks Cary’s 43rd year as a Tree City USA community and highlights its ongoing focus on urban forestry and environmental stewardship.

Attendees can connect with arborists and environmental groups, learn about tree care, and enter to win giveaways like compost bins, rain barrels, and native plant kits. Cary residents who registered for the My Tree Our Tree program can pick up one free native tree per household to plant at home and help expand the community tree canopy.

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Altitude Trampoline Park is a go-to destination for high-energy fun, offering wall-to-wall trampolines, dodgeball courts, foam pits, and attractions that keep kids and adults moving. It is a popular spot for birthday parties, group outings, and everyday jump sessions, with options that cater to a wide range of ages and activity levels. Families especially appreciate the dedicated programs for younger jumpers, creating a safe and engaging environment for kids to stay active while having fun.

Right now is the perfect time to visit before promotions end on March 31, 2026. Their High Flyer Membership is just $25 and includes more than $50 in savings. Guests can also take advantage of the 2 for $21 deal for 90 minutes of jump time after 2:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Friday specials include $5 for 60 minutes or $10 for 120 minutes of jump time. Younger visitors ages 4 to 10 can enjoy the Little Jumpers Coloring Page promotion by returning their completed page to receive coupons for a free small popcorn or 6 mini donuts, plus $75 off MVP or All-Star party packages.

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A Fish Fry fundraiser will take place on the 27th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cary VFW Post 7383, located at 522 Reedy Creek Road in Cary. Hosted by Cary Franklin Sloan VFW Post 7383, the event supports local veterans and includes a $17 meal with fried fish, hush puppies, coleslaw, a dinner roll, and dessert, along with live music during the meal.

Final Friday Art Crawl (Downtown Cary)
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Multiple venues across Downtown Cary (venue map); hub area near Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Cary Art Loop’s monthly art crawl with galleries and local businesses hosting art, music, and pop-up programming.
Link: https://caryartloop.org/final-fridays/

GLOW 2026 Installations
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (nightly)
Location: Downtown Cary (multiple installation sites; easiest starting point: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511)
Description: A temporary outdoor display of light-art installations around downtown that glow nightly through the end of March.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/arts-culture/gallery-exhibitions/glow

Artists Catalog Book Signing at FALC Cary Gallery
Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Fine Arts League of Cary Gallery, 110 E Park St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Meet local artists and get the inaugural FALC Artists Showcase catalog signed during Final Friday.
Link: https://caryartloop.org/event/artists-catalog-book-signing-at-falc-cary-gallery/

Teen Game Night in the Park
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Free teen-only night with racing simulators, bracket tournaments (cornhole/spikeball), a teen DJ, crafts, and snacks.
Link: https://downtowncarync.org/event/teen-game-night-in-the-park/

Meet the Artists: Triangle Calligraphers Guild
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Cary Arts Center (Principal’s Hall), 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Free meet-the-artists reception celebrating calligraphy and lettering arts.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25684/1636

Meet the Artists: Professional Art Quilters Alliance-South (PAQA-S) and Triangle Book Arts
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513
Description: Meet the artists behind the art-quilts and book-arts exhibitions (light refreshments served).
Link: https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/26065/1636

One Tribe Drum Circle & Fire Show
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Old Library Site, 310 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Description: Free, family-friendly drum circle followed by fire spinning as part of Final Friday programming.
Link: https://caryartloop.org/event/one-tribe-drum-circle/

Comedian Jordan Centry (Holly Springs)
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Description: Ticketed stand-up comedy show featuring Jordan Centry at the Holly Springs Cultural Center.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=12239&calType=0&day=27&month=3&year=2026

Morrisville Green Day
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Church Street Park, 5800 Cricket Pitch Way, Morrisville, NC 27560
Description: Drive-thru recycling and safe disposal event (e.g., shredding, e-waste, medication take-back, and more stations listed by the town).
Link: https://www.morrisvillenc.gov/Events-directory/Morrisville-Green-Day

Community Yard Sale (Holly Springs)
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: North Main Athletic Complex, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Description: Large community yard sale event—come browse for bargains and hidden gems in one centralized spot.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/2769/Community-Yard-Sale

Holly Springs Farmers Market
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Description: Year-round Saturday farmers market for produce and local food goods (winter hours).
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=11614&calType=0&day=28&month=3&year=2026

Apex Farmers Market
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The Depot, 220 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
Description: Weekly downtown market with local vendors and seasonal goods at the Depot.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/1941/Apex-Farmers-Market

Make-a-Wish Pickleball Tournament (Apex)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Peak Sports, 2126 Energy Dr, Apex, NC 27502
Description: Fundraising pickleball tournament benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Link: https://exploreapexnc.com/event-single-post-name/make-a-wish-pickleball-tournament/

Cary Farmers Market
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: East Park Street (next to Downtown Cary Park), 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Winter-season market with locally grown and locally made goods, plus family nutrition programming notes and SNAP/EBT info.
Link: https://downtowncarync.org/event/cary-farmers-market-95/

Share & Care
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513
Description: Free community resource fair focused on disability-related support, services, and connections.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events/special-events/share-care

Arbor Day
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC 27513
Description: Family-friendly celebration of Cary’s urban forest with music, local food, kids’ activities, and expert Q&A.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25248/1636

Graceful Expressions Dance presents Rapunzel
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Narrated ballet adaptation of Rapunzel (two performances) designed to be suitable for audiences of all ages.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/26019/1636

Geek and Grub Market (Fantasy Edition) (Apex)
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Optimist Farm (use 2930 Optimist Farm Rd for GPS navigation), Apex, NC 27539
Description: Fantasy-themed artisan-and-food market where costumes are encouraged; organizer notes to use the 2930 address for navigation and follow event signage.
Link: https://www.geekandgrubmarket.com/event-details/apex-geek-and-grub-market-fantasy-edition-2

John Jorgenson Quintet
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511
Description: Live gypsy-jazz concert featuring John Jorgenson’s high-energy quintet and virtuoso guitar work.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/26046/1636

Hippity Hoppity Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Ln, Cary, NC 27519
Description: Registration-required kids’ egg hunt with check-in at 4 PM, plus photos with the Easter Bunny and pre-hunt activities.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25475/1636

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