Save The Dates For Spring Festivals In Carrboro

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Maybe it’s because we’re coming out from all that cold weather, but spring definitely brings out the weird and wonderful in us. Which means it’s prime time for you to experience only-in-Carrboro free festivals and events. Join us as we play in our public spaces, celebrate Elizabeth Cotten, and feel that small town pride. Who’s ready to play Giant Jenga?

Carrboro Earth Day Celebration & Open Streets: Sunday, April 6

Celebrate Earth Day from noon to 4 p.m. with an event that brings people together for an afternoon of eco-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Enjoy a car-free East and West Weaver Street as downtown Carrboro transforms into vibrant spaces for cycling, walking, and exploring green initiatives. Let’s make Earth Day a celebration of nature, sustainability, and collective action towards a greener future!

Freight Train Blues: Fridays on May 16, 23, 30, and June 6

Join the Music Maker Foundation at the Carrboro Town Commons on Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the 11th annual celebration of Carrboro blues legend Elizabeth Cotten. The series honors her contributions to the American roots genre by highlighting the cultural significance of the Carolina Piedmont style and its connections to current artists like Diana Tuffin bringing Blues & Jazz, to Conjunto Breve bringing in the Salsa night.

Carrboro Day Celebration: Sunday, May 4

Grab a blanket and a friend and head to Carrboro Town Commons from 1-5 p.m. May 4 to celebrate Carrboro Day, an annual celebration on the first Sunday in May. Meet your neighbors and learn about the town’s history as well as the occupants of the new Drakeford Library Complex, while enjoying live music, crafts, food and more.