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weekend best bets animazement taste of soul nc sugar rush festival wral com weekend best bets animazement taste of soul nc sugar rush festival may is a busy month for festivals and fun if you re staying in town this memorial day weekend features festivals like animazement taste of soul a dessert event and more posted 4 28 2026 12 43 43 pm updated 5 18 2026 2 02 05 pm related out and about lifestyle entertainment family best bets nc sugar rush festival by wral staff may is a busy month for festivals and fun if you re staying in town this memorial day weekend features festivals like animazement taste of soul a dessert event and more festivals and shopping other wral top stories may 22 24 animazement animazement is raleigh s premier japanese animation and culture convention enjoy concerts educational panels limited merchandise unique artwork and more at the raleigh convention center may 23 clayton adoption event meet adoptable pets and enjoy delicious treats food trucks and family fun at century 21 new beginnings in clayton may 23 knightdale maker s market over 20 local vendors will be showcasing their wonderful products including candles soaps baked goods home decor crochet items jewelry and more at grasshopper farms in knightdale may 23 24 repticon this two day event is at the n c state fairgrounds may 24 aapi heritage month sushi and sumo this event at apex community park features sumo demonstrations and shares the history behind the sport tombachi food truck will be on site serving up hibachi and sushi for purchase for the foodies may 23 taste of soul durham savor delicious offerings from some of the best food trucks in the area shop local merchants enjoy fun kid games live entertainment and more may 24 nc sugar rush this dessert festival takes place in raleigh city plaza from noon to 6 p m may 24 local spirit cocktail competition participating businesses will have to use kill devil rum and cheerwine to make a cocktail at longleaf swine five bartenders will compete and both judges and attendees will choose their favorites free for the public to attend for the kids may 23 24 raleigh spring train show this model railroad event for train lovers is at the graham building at the fairgrounds 10 covers both days may 23 golden a k pop kids party a family friendly dance party at the ritz raleigh featuring remixes inspired by familiar soundtracks k pop songs and iconic pop anthems from the movies may 24 dreamflash kids festival a joyful 5 hour bubble festival for families with kids ages 3 15 with giant stations creative play photo moments and a finale worth planning your day around on stage may 22 iration the where it all began summer tour comes to red hat may 22 movie night wicked for good see the movie at the downtown cary park may 22 the secret sisters the americana singing and songwriting duo is in raleigh may 22 marisela marisela often referred to as the mexican madonna is renowned for her expressive and emotive vocal style may 23 nc symphony s tchaikovsky piano concerto no 1 the show is at koka booth in cary may 24 the music of john williams see the triangle wind ensemble play music from film scores at koka booth more on this don t miss hamilton at dpac pitbull and many major festivals in the triangle this month 2026 copyright capitol broadcasting company