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Soccer stars from all over the world are coming to Cary for The Soccer Tournament starting Wednesday and running through June 1at WakeMed Soccer Park. Hope Solo's Solo FC will be back to play local fave, the North Carolina Courage, and World Cup winners Heather O'Reilly, Jessica McDonald and Allie Long will also be playing. The men’s tournament features celebrity-led teams including Gerard Piqué's Kings League All Stars, Sergio Agüero's KRÜ FC and Dreamville FC, organized by rapper J. Cole's Dreamville Records.

This year’s 7-on-7 tournament will be the biggest yet with a men's, women's, and a brand new mixed tournament, each with a $1 million prize. For tickets, click below.

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The heat will be back soon enough and we can’t think of a better way to cool down than enjoying the rich and creamy frozen custard made fresh every hour from simple, quality ingredients at Goodberry’s Frozen Custard. With daily flavor specials and enough toppings and mix-ins to create endless custom blends, there’s a custard treat at Goodberry’s for everyone. It’s a favorite with locals and a must-try for visitors with 2 Cary locations open late into the evening.

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The Cary Quarterly report is out and provides updates on the town’s progress on infrastructure, public safety, parks and event plans, and other intiatives and also includes a financial budget vs. actual account of spending. This quarter’s report highlights:

For link to watch the meeting at which the report was presented to the Town Council and read the full report click here.

Did you know the only place the Venus Flytrap grows, on the entire planet, is in North Carolina and a section of South Carolina? Learn all about these amazing carnivorous plants including how to grow and care for them on May 27 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Downtown Cary Park Pavilion. Bring your curiosity and love for the weird and wonderful natural world. Registration is required. Click below.

Bond Brothers Run Club

Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC
Description: Social run with multiple route options followed by drinks and hangouts at the brewery.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Trivia Night at Fortnight Brewing

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Fortnight Brewing Company, 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC
Description: Weekly pub trivia night with team competition, beer specials, and prizes.
Link: https://www.fortnightbrewing.com/events

Downtown Cary Park Yoga

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Free outdoor community yoga session open to all experience levels.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar

Open Mic Night at Salem Street Pub

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Salem Street Pub, 95 Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Casual open mic featuring local musicians, comedians, and performers.
Link: https://www.salemstreetpub.com/events

Regal Summer Movie Express

Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Regal Crossroads & IMAX, 501 Caitboo Ave, Cary, NC
Description: Budget-friendly family movie screenings featuring kid favorites.
Link: https://www.regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express

Beer & Burgers Night at Bombshell Beer

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Food truck night featuring burgers, local craft beer, and patio games.
Link: https://www.bombshellbeer.com/Events

Music Bingo at Downtown Cary Park

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Bark Bar Pavilion, Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Music-themed bingo night with prizes and crowd singalongs.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar

Bond Brothers Trivia Night

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 E Cedar St, Cary, NC
Description: Popular weekly trivia competition with rotating categories and prizes.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Free Wednesday Movie Night

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Free public movie screening inside Apex’s historic arts venue.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/calendar.aspx

Bailey’s Wine Wednesday

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Fenton, Cary, NC
Description: Midweek wine tastings and shopping specials at Fenton.
Link: https://fentonnc.com/events/

Kids Storytime at Page-Walker Arts Center

Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC
Description: Free children’s storytime event with songs and interactive activities.
Link: https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/events

Summer Farmers Market

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Weekly market featuring local produce, baked goods, and artisan vendors.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar

Cary Downtown Farmers Market

Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 135 W Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: Local farmers and food vendors selling fresh produce and handmade goods.
Link: https://www.caryfarmersmarket.com

Bombshell Beer Run Club

Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Group run/walk event for all paces with social drinks afterward.
Link: https://www.bombshellbeer.com/Events/Bombshell-Beer-Run-Club

Line Dancing Night at Sports & Social

Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Sports & Social Cary, 301 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary, NC
Description: Beginner-friendly country line dancing with DJs and drink specials.
Link: https://fentonnc.com/events/

Drop-In Art Cart

Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Free arts and crafts activities designed for kids and families.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com

Live Music at Cotton House Craft Brewers

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cotton House Craft Brewers, 307 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Description: Local musicians perform live on the brewery patio with food trucks onsite.
Link: https://www.cottonhousecraft.com/events

Comedy Night at Raleigh Improv

Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC
Description: Touring comedians perform stand-up sets in an intimate comedy club setting.
Link: https://improv.com/raleigh/

Time: Activities at 6:00 PM, Movie at Sunset
Location: Great Lawn, Downtown Cary Park, Cary, NC
Description: Family-friendly outdoor movie night with lawn games and food vendors.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary, NC
Description: Free live music performance featuring local and regional bands.
Link: https://www.bondbrothersbeer.com/food-trucks-happenings

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Holly Springs Cultural Center Lawn, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Free outdoor concert series with food trucks, beer, and live entertainment.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/1417/Summer-at-the-Springs

Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Mac’s Tavern, 1014 Ryan Rd, Cary, NC
Description: Local bands perform live sets covering rock, country, and pop favorites.
Link: https://macstaverncary.com/events

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Geekery Tavern, 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC
Description: Family-friendly tabletop gaming night with food, drinks, and board game rentals.
Link: https://www.geekerytavern.com/events

Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Apex, Apex, NC
Description: Rotating food trucks, live music, and outdoor dining in downtown Apex.
Link: https://www.apexnc.org/1637/Special-Events

Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Peck & Plume, 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC
Description: Relaxed jazz performance paired with cocktails and dinner service.
Link: https://www.themayton.com/dining/peck-and-plume/

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: RDU Sports Bar & Lounge, Morrisville, NC
Description: Sports watch party with drink specials and big-screen viewing.
Link: https://www.visitraleigh.com/events/

Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Waverly Place, Cary, NC
Description: Free community concert featuring local musicians and family activities.
Link: https://www.waverlycary.com/events/

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: BottleDog Bites & Brews, Cary, NC
Description: Casual DIY craft night with drinks, snacks, and social activities.
Link: https://www.bottledogcary.com/events/

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