Here are some events happening in Downtown Cary that caught our eye. You can always check in with our friends at the Town of Cary for more events.

Cary Farmers Market

Downtown Cary Park

Join the Cary Farmers Market for the winter 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.

2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Sensory Friendly Showcase

The Cary Theater 122 E Chatham St, Cary

Join us for our two-day festival to experience the power of live storytelling. Acclaimed storytellers will present stories and music to entertain and warm your heart. Each showcase will feature unique stories from each teller. This special Sensory-Friendly performance will welcome up to 75 guests, allowing extra space and a calmer environment. The theater will remain gently lit rather than fully dark, and sound levels will be slightly softer to create a more comfortable experience. A designated break area will also be available, where the performance will be streamed on a TV, so no one misses a moment. This showcase is designed to be movement-friendly and relaxed. Audience members are welcome to wiggle, shift, and express themselves without the expectation of complete silence. The stories will be short, accompanied by visual aids and interaction with the storytellers. All performances are family-friendly. Tickets and information

Taste of China Food and Culture Festival

Downtown Cary Park

Join the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina for a day filled with the rich flavors and vibrant traditions of Chinese Culture! The 6th Annual Taste of China – Chinese Food and Culture Festival is back, promising an unforgettable journey through Chinese cuisine and culture. Experience the best of Chinese culinary delights, traditional performances, and cultural exhibits. Whether you’re a food enthusiast, culture aficionado, or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! This event is proudly co-hosted by the Town of Cary, bringing our community together to celebrate diversity and heritage. Don’t miss out on this feast for the senses! Vendors will accept various forms of payment, including cash.

2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 2

The Cary Theater 122 E Chatham St, Cary

Join us for our two-day festival to experience the power of live storytelling. Acclaimed storytellers will present two hours of stories and music to entertain and warm your heart. Each showcase will feature unique stories from each teller listed below. MO REYNOLDS tells stories that spark imagination and start conversations. Since her breakout on the Exchange Place stage at the National Storytelling Festival in 2022, she has returned to the National twice and won over audiences at festivals across the country. Braiding folk tales with personal narrative, Mo brings reflection, laughter, and insight in equal measure. Known online as "Miss Mo Storyteller," she travels the world through story — a new tale every week, a new country every month. REV. ROBERT B. JONES, SR. is a renaissance man: a professional musician for over forty years, an ordained Baptist pastor for more than twenty, and a nationally recognized storyteller for over fifteen- and he brings all three to the stage at once. An award-winning musician, he was named a leading blues educator by the National Blues Foundation and is a Kresge Arts Fellow and Michigan Heritage Award recipient. At the heart of his work: our cultural diversity tells a story worth celebrating. CHARLOTTE BLAKE-ALSTON For more than thirty years, Charlotte Blake-Alston has carried the stories of African and African American oral tradition from the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian to festivals on four continents- accompanied by djembe, mbira, and the 21- stringed kora. The first storyteller ever to perform with The Philadelphia Orchestra, she is now its Official Storyteller, Narrator and Host, and hosted Carnegie Hall's Family Concert Series for seventeen seasons. Her honors include a Pew Fellowship and the Zora Neale Hurston Award, the highest given by the National Association of Black Storytellers. ANDY RUSSELL grew up in North Carolina …

2026 Old North State Story Telling Festival: Showcase 2

The Cary Theater 122 E Chatham St, Cary

Join us for our two-day festival to experience the power of live storytelling. Acclaimed storytellers will present two hours of stories and music to entertain and warm your heart. Each showcase will feature unique stories from each teller listed below. MO REYNOLDS tells stories that spark imagination and start conversations. Since her breakout on the Exchange Place stage at the National Storytelling Festival in 2022, she has returned to the National twice and won over audiences at festivals across the country. Braiding folk tales with personal narrative, Mo brings reflection, laughter, and insight in equal measure. Known online as "Miss Mo Storyteller," she travels the world through story — a new tale every week, a new country every month. REV. ROBERT B. JONES, SR. is a renaissance man: a professional musician for over forty years, an ordained Baptist pastor for more than twenty, and a nationally recognized storyteller for over fifteen- and he brings all three to the stage at once. An award-winning musician, he was named a leading blues educator by the National Blues Foundation and is a Kresge Arts Fellow and Michigan Heritage Award recipient. At the heart of his work: our cultural diversity tells a story worth celebrating. CHARLOTTE BLAKE-ALSTON For more than thirty years, Charlotte Blake-Alston has carried the stories of African and African American oral tradition from the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian to festivals on four continents- accompanied by djembe, mbira, and the 21- stringed kora. The first storyteller ever to perform with The Philadelphia Orchestra, she is now its Official Storyteller, Narrator and Host, and hosted Carnegie Hall's Family Concert Series for seventeen seasons. Her honors include a Pew Fellowship and the Zora Neale Hurston Award, the highest given by the National Association of Black Storytellers. ANDY RUSSELL grew up in North Carolina …