Raleigh-Durham May Events Calendar

May 1 - Thursday

Strawberry Day at the State Farmers Market Raleigh
The State Farmers Market presents Strawberry Day. For more information call (919) 733-7417.

May 2 - Friday

Art in the Evening
Stop at the North Carolina Museum of Art to sample fine wine as you stroll through the galleries.
5:30–8 p.m. Admission is free of charge.
For more information call (919) 839-6262. 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

First Fridays Kids Camp
Members of the Marbles Kids Museum can take advantage of this Friday night camp so that parents can enjoy Raleigh's First Friday activities. First Fridays Kids Camp is open to kids aged 3 to 10 and includes dinner, activities and time to explore the museum.
Registration for the camp closes at noon on the day of the camp.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Cost is $15 for first child; $10 for each additional child.
For more information call (919) 857-1022

First Friday Artists' Reception and Gallery Walk
Start at Artspace and continue throughout the selection of Raleigh's art galleries that will be open the first Friday of every month.
6:00-10:00 p.m. Admission is free of charge.
For more information call (919) 821-2787.

Yankovic Day
Polka fans celebrate the music of the late Frankie Yankovic performed by the Polka Plus Band. The event is held at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden
7:30 p.m. Admission is free of charge.
For more information, call (919) 851-1821

May 3 - Saturday

Amphibian Adventure at West Point on the Eno Park
This outdoor event for naturalists of all ages is part of the Durham Parks and Recreation Department's Nature in the City Series. Spend the afternoon exploring wetlands and learning about the amphibians that live in them. Make sure to wear clothes that are appropriate for wallowing! This event will begin at the park's Environmental Education Center .
Admission is free. For more information or to pre-register (always a good idea!), call (919) 620-8154 or email christopher.shepard@durhamnc.gov The park is located at 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham

The Handmade Market
This semi-annual shopping event that allows fine artists, jewelry-makers, crafters, and independent clothing designers to get together and sell their products in a hip, bazaar-style environment.
11 am - 5pm at 117 S. West St. in downtown Raleigh, NC. Admission is free.
For more information e-mail hello@thehandmademarket.com.

Triangle Green Home Tour
This annual home tour features energy efficient and environmentally responsible houses. Take a self guided tour of dozens of homes built by both local and national home builders.
Saturday - 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 6 pm. This event is free.
The kickoff event is May 3 at the NC Biotechnology Center 15 T.W. Alexander Dr, Reseach Triangle Park, NC

May 8 - Thursday

American Tobacco Campus Music on the Lawn
The Music on the Lawn concert series kicks off with "The Old Ceremony", a local band with influences as diverse as Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave.
6:00-8:00 p.m., on the American Tobacco Campus Lawn. Admission is free.
For more information, call (919) 433-1560 or email atcevents@cbc-raleigh.com

May 9 - Friday

Parent's Night Out, West Point on the Eno
The kindly Durham Parks and Recreation Department employees at West Point on the Eno want to give parents a break: for $10, parents can drop their kids (ages 5-9 only, please) off at the park's Environmental Education Center where they will enjoy a night hike, a nature movie and lots of fun and games while parents enjoy a "date night".
Registration is limited, so call (919) 620-8154 or email christopher.shepard@durhamnc.gov to pre-register for the program. The park is located at 5101 N. Roxboro Rd., Durham

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