Events for May 9, 2026

  Join the Cary Farmers Market for the traditional market season along East Park St., next to Downtown Cary Park. Find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering all locally made and locally grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. Learn more about the new location, nutrition programs, and other information on their website or their Facebook and Instagram pages for regularly updated weekly information.  

Two Days of Food, Play, and Flavorful Fun! The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park is a weekend of hands-on activities that teach families how to make balanced food choices. Enjoy cooking workshops, James Beard Foundation Future Foodies classes, live entertainment, and community partner activities. Play the Balanced Plate Scavenger Hunt and win goody bag prizes while learning through fun and flavor! Cost: General admission to the Kids Food Fest is FREE. The James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Classes will have a separate fee. Stay tuned for details on class registration and pricing!

A family-friendly event with music, food, dance, and art! Click here for more details.

The Cary Vintage Market is a monthly vintage market held at the biergarten space between Vicious Fishes Brewery (Cary) and South Line Brewing. Located on the edge of downtown , this market is the only vintage market in Cary, NC. Here, you can expect to find a highly curated and diverse collection of: •Vintage women’s and mens clothing •Vintage shoes and accessories •Vintage records, CDs and cassettes •Vintage houseware and decor •Vintage tchotchkes, memorabilia and collectibles Plus: •Permanent jewelry •Craft coffee cart (NEW!) •Specialty baked goods •Craft beer, liquor drinks, wine and slushies •Food trucks

Legends, Myths and Missing Notes - The Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle (RTOOT) invites you to join us for a delightful evening of music and unexpected humor. For tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/90950139/the-really-terrible-orchestra-of-the-triangle-rtootlegendsmyths-and-missing-notes-cary-cary-arts-center