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The Ultimate Downtown Cary Memorial Day Weekend (5/22-5/23)

May 20, 2026
Blog, Events

Wheels on Academy is Bringing Family Fun – Weekend Plans in Downtown Cary (5/15-17)

May 14, 2026
Blog, Events

How to Spend Mother’s Day Weekend in Cary: Food, Festivals & Family Fun (5/9 + 5/10)

May 7, 2026
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With an open patio getting a front row view of Cha With an open patio getting a front row view of Chatham Street, Crosstown Pub is a great spot for lunch, happy hours, and late night eats! 🍺 🍔 @crosstownpub14

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Start your engines! 🚗 Wheels on Academy returns to Start your engines! 🚗 Wheels on Academy returns tomorrow (5/16) from 10 am - 2 pm on North Academy Street. Check out cars from various styles and years all in one spot, and kids can explore the trucks and service vehicles of Cary! 🚒 🚑 With food trucks and live music, it's a family-friendly event that only happens once a year!

Read more in this week's blog (link in bio). 📸  Photo credit goes to Joe Scarborough.

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The monthly Night Market returns tomorrow (5/15) f The monthly Night Market returns tomorrow (5/15) from 5-9 pm! It is perfect for family outings and date nights alike. Explore the Downtown Cary Park while browsing local vendors, getting food from food trucks, and listening to live music! 🛒 🎶 

There is plenty to do this weekend, such as Wheels on Academy on Saturday (5/16)! 🚗 Be sure not to miss anything with this week's blog (link in bio)!

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With a variety of drinks, games, and open seating With a variety of drinks, games, and open seating (indoors & outdoors), Southline Brewing is a prime spot for happy hours and watching the Hurricanes game. 🍻 🏒  Check them out over at the West End Biergarten next time you want to sip in the sun! ☀️

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Mother's Day is nearly here! 💐 If you're looking t Mother's Day is nearly here! 💐 If you're looking to give a gift to a special mom or grandmother in your life, consider checking out the Cary Florist in Downtown! You can have flowers delivered or stop by the shop to browse flowers, plants, and small gifts. 🌹 🌷 🌻 

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Do you know what you're doing for this Mother's Da Do you know what you're doing for this Mother's Day weekend? 🤔  Luckily, there are plenty of fun things to do in Downtown Cary for the whole family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Kids Food Fest will be happening on both May 9 & 10 (10 am - 4 pm) in the Downtown Cary Park 🍎 and the Ritmo Latino Festival will have music, food, dance, and art going on at the Town Hall Campus on May 9 (11 am - 6 pm)! 🎸💃 Plus, there are so many shops, restaurants, and more, all within walking distance. 

Get more details and read our weekend recommendations in this week's blog (link in bio)!

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Rain can't keep the Cary Farmers Market down! ☔ In Rain can't keep the Cary Farmers Market down! ☔ In case you missed today's strawberry special, the market takes place every Saturday from 8 am to noon alongside the Downtown Park. 🧑‍🌾 Grab a coffee and browse among a variety of local vendors as part of your weekly routine!

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If you have a green thumb, then there's an event t If you have a green thumb, then there's an event this Sunday (4/3) that would be perfect for you! 👍 🌱 Herbfest will take place from 12 to 4 pm, where visitors can learn how to start their own herb garden while touring the Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. 

Learn about gardening and browse from several booths for supplies to help your plant friends! Rain or shine, come and check it out!

#downtowncary #downtowncarync #gardening @friendsofpagewalker @caryncgov
This Saturday (5/2) will be all about fantasy! ✨ This Saturday (5/2) will be all about fantasy! ✨  The Downtown Cary Park will go through a magical transformation for Wands & Wonder (4 pm to 10:30 pm)! 🪄 🧙 Participants will be sorted into one of the four houses and can expect an evening of activities and challenges! There will be wand making, potion brewing, food trucks, photo booths, silent discos, and so much more! @downtowncarypark

On the same day, The Cary Theater will be screening the legendary Lord of the Rings film trilogy to celebrate its 25th anniversary (17 Oscars won!). 💍 ⚔️ Showtimes for each movie are at 12 pm, 3:30 pm, and 7 pm. Grab tickets while you can to witness it on the big screen! @thecarytheater

There is a lot in store this weekend, so check out this week's blog (link in bio) to see what is happening all in one place!

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