Friday, April 26, to Sunday, April 28

Hillsborough Art Walk

Friday, April 26

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Hillsborough

The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore art galleries, artist studios, fine jewelers, boutique shops and award-winning restaurants. The activity takes place mostly on and around Churton Street, between West Margaret Lane and West Queen Street. You can find a map and information on each participating venue on Hillsborough Arts Council’s website. There will also be a free concert in downtown Hillsborough, by the Mighty Messengers of Soul

Final Friday Cary Art Crawl

Friday, April 26

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Cary

Once a month on the last Friday, Cary showcases its artists and musicians at the Final Friday Cary Art Crawl. Art galleries stay open later, and there are live performances at the entertainment hubs. Visit the website for a map.

Letterland

Saturday, April 27

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pullen Park, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh

Families of small children love this event. Pullen Park will be transformed into Letterland for one day. Letterland brings letters to life by turning them into colorful characters, each with its own personality and stories that go along with their sounds.

Moogfest

All weekend

Durham

This celebration of the synthesis of art, music and technology features ticketed events but also a lot of free events, taking place at American Tobacco Campus and Quarter Horse Arcade in Durham. One big highlight is a free set by Questlove on Saturday at 4 p.m., at American Tobacco Campus Cage.

Independent Bookstore Day

Many area bookstores

Saturday, April 27

Celebrate independent bookstores at a number of bookstores in the triangle. Each celebrates in its own way, but many will have free food or drink, special author visits, giveaways and more. Visit Triangle on the Cheap for a list of participating bookstores.