Put your ninja skills to the test at our Spring BreakOUT! in the Park! Get ready for a day packed with family-friendly fun and exciting ninja-themed adventures for kids of all ages! Kids can also enjoy lawn games, and hands-on crafts. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Imagination Blocks and Lawn Games |Park St. Arena 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  | Art Cart and Ninja Name Activity | The Nest Pavilion 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | “Ninja Training” with The Little Gym | Academy Pavilion 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | LEGO Ninjago Town Building and Ninja Spinning Attacks with Play-Well TEKnologies | The Great Lawn Pavilion 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |Geluna Gelato Cart | The Great Lawn 12 – 4 p.m. | Ninja Nation Obstacle Course and Warped Wall | Frantz Square: Lawn 12 – 4 p.m. | Food Trucks available at Park St. Cts. For more: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_spring-breakout-3

Step back in time and explore the world of dinosaurs at Spring BreakOUT! in the Park! Get ready for a dino-mite day packed with family-friendly fun, hands-on activities, and prehistoric adventures—all for free! Kids can enjoy dino-themed crafts, lawn games, a scavenger hunt, and even meet Boulder the Dinosaur! Whether you’re here to play, create, or explore, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Imagination Blocks and Lawn Games | Park St. Arena 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Art Cart | The Nest Pavilion 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Dino Footprint Scavenger Hunt (starts at Frantz Square Lawn) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Free Spirited Artistry Face Painter & Fairy Hair Artist | Frantz Square: Lawn 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |  Dino Facts and Story Time with Boulder the Dinosaur | Frantz Square Lawn 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Geluna Gelato Cart on | The Great Lawn 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Roving ‘Dino Handler’ with Boulder the Dinosaur Food Trucks available | Park Street 1 – 1:50 p.m. |  Youth Performance by The Story Ship: Diggery Digger’s Dino Adventure | Great Lawn Pavilion 1:30 – 4 p.m. | Roving ‘Dino Handler’ with Boulder the Dinosaur For more: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_spring-breakout-4

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.

2024-2025 Season Come to downtown Cary and be a part of incredible evenings of entertainment through the Marvelous Music Mainstage Series. The 24th season marks the 13th anniversary of this beloved series in the restored, historic Cary Arts Center. The series showcases a variety of emerging and nationally acclaimed touring artists. New this year: Bonus Series Heads up! We’re doing something a little bit different this year. Our Season Tickets package will be available for four performances, for which you can secure your favorite seat once again. In addition, we are offering BONUS performances for early purchase when you renew your season tickets (and at a discount!). With rising costs for bringing performers to our stage, we have structured our new Season to be affordable, with the option to add more shows if you like. General Ticket Information Tickets on sale NOW! Alex Cuba | BONUS CONCERT Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. Buy Tickets Here “Staying true to his Spanish language Folk-Funk-Rock hybrid has paid off.”  — Billboard    Defying the typical “Latin music” conventions, Grammy winner Alex Cuba’s self-described “Latin Soul” draws from folk, funk and fretwork that will floor you. His pop hooks and smooth vocals will draw you into the afro-Cuban artist’s world of beauty and sound. Born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba was immersed in music at a very young age, joining his father’s (respected guitarist and teacher Valentin Puentes) group of 24 guitarists.  His musical evolution for years was all about searching for the simplicity and soul in Cuban music – taking apart the complex arrangements, mixing it with North American influences, adopting the melodic simplicity of pop music, looking to Cuban folk traditions for inspiration – he’s always exploring, always creating something fresh and new, and always, it seems, getting it just right. For …

Spend your lunch hour at Downtown Cary Park as you enjoy live musical performances. This concert features Garland Mason, a soul-filled singer/songwriter, band leader, and North Carolina native. Winner of WRAL’s Best Local Artist of 2022 and the 2019 iHeart Radio One Eighty Music songwriter’s contest, Garland is a passionate singer with unbelievable range and heart. He has been performing in the North Carolina music scene for over a decade, and his passion for local music is ever-present.  Grab lunch from Market 317, bring your own from home or any of Cary’s great downtown dining options. For more information: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_live-at-lunch-7

Run Time: 130 Minutes, 15 Minute Intermission Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible well-loved songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Worried about your little prince or princess making noise, wanting to dance, or even might want to sing along with Ariel? Well this is the show for you! We want theatre to reach all in the community and give each family a night to remember, under the SEA! Our FREE preshow activities begin at 4:30 and includes:  Face Painting Balloon artist Photo Booth with Ariel Raffle prizes Crafts and more! Performance will be slightly modified for our more sensitive patrons. Modifications: For the hearing impaired, a live sign language interpreter, will be interpreting the entire show! House lights remain slightly dim during the show. A quiet corner in the lobby for those who need a break from the show. Reduced loud sound effects It is encouraged for ALL patrons to enjoy the show their way! (You may bring security items like stuffed animals, you may get out of your seats and leave when needed, you may even talk! We want everyone to enjoy a magical night! For Tickets

Get ready to test your knowledge and unleash your competitive spirit at Trivia Night in Downtown Cary Park’s Bark Bar! Led by the witty hosts from Hammered Trivia, it’s an evening packed with brain-teasing questions, laughter, and prizes. Gather your friends, grab a drink, and let the games begin!

Run Time: 130 Minutes, 15 Minute Intermission Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible well-loved songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” For Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/52833049/disneys-little-mermaid-cary-cary-arts-center

Pre-screening Activities 6 p.m. | Film 7:30 p.m. Ahead of our Saturday’s Pimento Cheese Festival, join us for the food-focused film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG), curated by The Cary Theater. Quirky inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that turns water into food, bringing joy to his struggling island town. However, when the invention spirals out of control, producing giant food that threatens the world, Flint must team up with weather reporter Sam Sparks and his friends to save the day. Along the way, Flint learns the importance of family, friendship, and believing in himself. Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, making it a perfect night out for everyone. Stay tuned for more details. Grab your cushions, blankets, and chairs for ultimate comfort as you settle in to enjoy the film. Food trucks will also be on site. For more information: https://downtowncarypark.com/things-to-do/calendar/w_movie-night-4

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible well-loved songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” For Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/89486945/disneys-little-mermaid-cary-cary-arts-center