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The results of Cary’s 2026 Biennial Resident Satisfaction Survey are in and residents are super satisfied, awarding Town services the highest scores ever in 15 years, with no service or department scoring below an A. Between January and February, 400 residents were randomly selected by a professional survey company to rate the municiple services that most significantly contribute to residents’ quality of life, like the Cary Police, Fire, and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Departments.

Cary’s cleanliness and safety continued to earn high marks, and the Cary Fire Department earned an A+, the best overall grade of any Town department. Cary officials use the survey results to guide the budgeting process and to stay focused on residents’ priorities which this year include growth, transportation, and affordable housing. To see how your favorite services rated, check out the full 2026 report.

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Family-owned Cilantro Indian Café’s origin story is almost as good as their delicious, North-Indian inspired food. With advanced degrees, but few options after a series of unexpected personal and professional setbacks, owners Mustafa and Rumie leased a gas station on Penny Road where they spent long hours working, often cooking meals for their family on the tiny grill. Well, customers noticed the “wonderful smells” and soon they were handing out samples of biriyani for free. Then, their clients wanted more.

In 2014, they risked it all to open a restaurant in MacGregor Village, with little knowledge of how to scale up, boosted by faith and the loyal customers who returned again and again for their warm, cheerful service, and an expanded menu of boldly flavored slow-cooked curries, tandoori dishes, and Indian street-food style favorites.

Long-time patrons and newcomers alike are greeted like family. We’ve been back countless times over the years and the food is consistenly fresh, flavorful, a terrific value, and they will happily bring down the heat on traditionally spicy dishes upon request. Cilantro Indian Café is open for lunch and dinner. Catering is available.

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The spraygrounds, splash pads, and misting stations at Downtown Cary Park, Jack Smith Park, Marla Dorrel Park, and Neighborhood Park on Carpenter Fire Station Road are now open for a season of splashy, misty fun, daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through September 21st. These welcome additions to Cary’s already awesome playgrounds and parks are a terrific way for kids of all ages to cool off while enjoying the outdoors as the season heats up.

Be sure to wear proper swim attire which is required, and keep children who are not potty-trained in swim diapers. For more information on the rules, and updates on closures due to weather before heading out, check out carync.gov/sprayground.

The coolest cars and trucks of all makes, models, and ages will be parked at Town Hall Campus on Saturday from 10am to 2pm to be enjoyed by the public and judged by decade with one amazing vehicle to be given Best in Show. The event will also feature live music, kid-friendly activities, like exploring a Town of Cary firetruck, and delicious food and drinks from Craft Public House, Death by Taco, and Frios Raleigh. It’s not too late to enter your vehicle since day-of registration will be available on-site Saturday morning (space permitting).

Note that N. Academy Street will be closed from Chapel Hill Road to the train tracks, as well as portions of Wilkinson Avenue and Ambassador Loop, starting at 7 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to use downtown parking, or ride GoCary which stops directly across from the event.

Cary Night Market
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park (327 S. Academy St, Cary, NC)
Description: Evening outdoor market featuring local artisans, food trucks, and live music under the stars.
Link: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_cary-night-market-10

Sweetwater Spring Concert Series: Julia Golden (Apex)
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Sweetwater Town Center (2701 Lawnview Ln, Apex, NC)
Description: Free outdoor concert on the lawn with singer-songwriter Julia Golden (voiced on The Voice) headlining and opener Jamey Meeter.
Link: https://triangleonthecheap.com/spring-concert-series-sweetwater/

Comedy Show: Grant Lyon & Matt White
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Cary Theater (122 E. Chatham St, Cary, NC)
Description: Stand-up comedy night featuring headliner Grant Lyon (Seen on Comedy Central’s Corporate) with special guest Matt White.
Link: https://thecarytheater.com/event/comedy-show-grant-lyon-and-matt-white/the-cary/cary/

Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 160 E. Park St (next to Downtown Cary Park), Cary, NC
Description: Weekly open-air market with fresh local produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and live music.
Link: https://www.caryfarmersmarket.com/

Wheels on Academy (Downtown Cary)
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: North Academy St (Town Hall campus), Cary, NC
Description: Family-friendly car show with vintage vehicles, exotic cars, touch-a-truck activities, food vendors, and fun for all ages.
Link: https://downtowncarync.org/event/wheels-on-academy-3/

Triangle Youth Music Spring Concert
Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Cary Arts Center (101 Dry Ave, Cary, NC)
Description: Spring string orchestra concert featuring talented youth musicians from the Triangle Youth Music program.
Link: https://downtowncarync.org/event/triangle-youth-music-presents-spring-string-orchestra-concerts/

Apex Farmers Market (Apex)
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
Description: Community market with local farm produce, handmade crafts, and seasonal goods in downtown Apex.
Link: https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com/

Holly Springs Farmers Market (Holly Springs)
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
Description: Local market featuring farm-fresh produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, and artisan foods in Holly Springs.
Link: https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market

Shakespeare Live!: Julius Caesar (Downtown Cary)
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park (327 S. Academy St, Cary, NC)
Description: Free outdoor family-friendly performance of Julius Caesar by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre, an abridged Shakespeare in the Park.
Link: https://downtowncarync.org/event/shakespeare-live-julius-caesar/

Live & Local!: Cary Town Band (Summer Sizzle)
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Downtown Cary Park (327 S. Academy St, Cary, NC)
Description: Free evening concert by the Cary Town Band playing patriotic and traditional band music on the lawn.
Link: https://downtowncarync.org/event/live-local-cary-town-band/

Coloring Vinyl Night (Cary)
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: KōMANA Brewing Co. (1020 Ryan Rd, Cary, NC)
Description: Weekly relaxed brewery event where attendees color vinyl album covers to the sound of live-recorded music; art supplies provided.
Link: https://komanabrewing.com/

Good Hope Farm Volunteer Workday
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Good Hope Farm (1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary, NC)
Description: Free community workday at Cary’s historic urban farm – lend a hand with gardening and farm projects (all ages welcome).
Link: https://piedmontconservation.org/good-hope-farm/

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