Friday, August 3, to Sunday, August 5

First Friday Raleigh

Friday, August 3

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at their monthly gallery walk. Dozens of venues will be hosting art receptions. You’ll also find lots of deals on food and drinks. Visit the First Friday Raleigh website for a map of participating venues.

Bands, Bites and Boats at Bond Park

Friday, August 3

6 p.m.

Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary

One Friday a month, From April to October, the Bond Park Boathouse plays host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals. This year they’ve added “brew” to the mix. Each month they’ll features beer from a local brewery.

Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. The line-up for this Friday is music by Kaylin Roberson, food from Cousins Main Lobster and beer from Bond Brothers.

Flashback Friday Concert Series

Friday, August 3

6 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Crossroads Plaza, US Hwy 1 & I-40, Cary

Flashback Fridays Concert Series takes place in the outdoor food court area of Crossroads Plaza in Cary. It features throwback tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. The band this Friday is Mr. Potato Head. There will also be free face painting for kids, and a bounce house. This concert series will take place the first Friday of each month from August to October.

Meet the Heels Day

Saturday, August 4

3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Kenan Memorial Stadium, Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill

Meet the 2018 Carolina football team at this free event at the Kenan Stadium Blue Zone. There will be autograph sessions, interactive games, bounce houses for kids, face painting, and more. Get a picture taken with Rameses!

Movies Under Moonlight: The Goonies

Saturday, August 4

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Mason Jar Lager Company, 341 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and watch the movie The Goonies outside at Mason Jar Lager Co. Baton Rouge Cuisine will be there at 5 p.m. and Pints will be serving up rocky road ice cream (and other flavors) at 7 p.m.