From Holi Festival to Duke Gardens plant sale: Some things to do in the Triangle, Fayetteville this weekend
The weather is supposed to be nice for the last weekend in March. Head outside and check out some of the events happening in our area from March 29-31.
UniverSoul Circus, Friday - Sunday
Hailed as America's No. 1 circus, UniverSoul officers sights, sounds and soul that the whole family can enjoy. The show enters its last weekend at the Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Circus Grounds.
Vietnam War Commemoration, Friday
There will be a special ceremony in Cary to recognize veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between November 1, 1955 and May 15,1975, regardless of location. The event is free.
Spring Plant Sale, Saturday 8 a.m. - noon
Head to Sarah P. Duke Gardens to shop through an array of plants, trees, shrubs, vines, bulbs and decorative plant pots. Gardening advice will also be available from staff. Members of the Friends of Duke Gardens get a discount and are invited to a preview sale on Friday from 4-6 p.m.
Playthrough Gaming Convention, Saturday and Sunday
Gamers, unite! The two-day gaming convention heads to Raleigh this weekend. Lovers of video games, eSports, and tabletop gamers can meet each other. Children 9 and under are free.
City Market at The Museum, Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Farmers' and crafters' market in the heart of Downtown Fayetteville with locally grown vegetables, fruit, eggs, honey for sale.
Yoga in the Museum, Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy free yoga at the City of Raleigh Museum. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Space is limited so the event is first come first served.
Holi Festival, Saturday 2-5 p.m.
Celebrate the Indian festival of colors and usher in spring at Durham Central Park by dancing the afternoon away with live music and a color fight.
Baseball in Fayetteville Exhibit, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Open through 2019)
This new exhibit highlights Fayetteville's 150-year love of the game and home run hitting heritage.The exhibit is at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum and is free. Fun Fact: Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run and got his nickname in Fayetteville.
Rodeo on Rosemary, Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Head to Chapel Hill to try 14 food trucks. Each truck is offering 2-3 samples. Purchase a sampling card and you can try up to ten items from ten trucks.
Cask on Fools, Sunday 12-10 p.m.
The official kick-off party for NC Beer Month in Wake County takes place this weekend. The event celebrates the innovation of craft beer throughout NC. A portion of proceeds go to the NC Brewers Guild and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of North Carolina.
Carrboro Kite Fly, Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
April is National Kite Flying Month. Celebrate one day early in Carrboro at Hank Anderson Community Park. Kite lovers of all ages are welcome to fill the skies. Guests are encouraged to bring a kite but there will be some available.
