On March 26, the Town Council approved the construction bid award for the 2026 Street Improvements Project. Starting this week and continuing through June, construction crews will focus on replacing non-compliant pedestrian curb ramps. Once that work is complete, they will switch to milling and paving, with completion expected before the end of the year. To learn more about Cary's resurfacing and street maintenance, visit carync.gov/resurfacing.
Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale is Open Now!
Now until May 10, you can purchase these green garden tools at below-wholesale costs! Bins and barrels come with guidebooks to help you divert waste, make your own compost, collect rainwater, and build a more sustainable future. Learn more at carync.gov/compostbinsale.
McCrimmon Parkway Pedestrian Improvements Community Meeting
Cary staff will host an open-house-style community meeting on Tuesday, May 5, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Hive, 712 Splash Pine Drive, to share updates on the progress of the McCrimmon Parkway Pedestrian Improvements. All interested residents are invited to stop by, review project details, and ask questions. There will be no formal presentation; attendees may arrive at any time during the meeting. Learn more.
May is Historic Preservation Month
Celebrate Historic Preservation Month this May by discovering the stories and places that help shape Cary’s identity. Join the all-month History Hunt in downtown Cary, connect with Commissioners at the Historic Preservation Commission table during Herbfest, and explore Cary’s evolving landscape at the “Changing Face of Downtown Cary” presentation on May 21.
Celebrate Bike Month this May by exploring Cary on two wheels and discovering how biking connects our community. Join the Bike Cary Bingo challenge for a fun, interactive ride around town, make a stop along your ride at Bond Park's boathouse during May to pick up a free snowcone, and take a self-guided journey through history with the Black History Bicycle Tour. Kick off Bike Month on Friday during Bands, Bites, and Boats with a bike parade sponsored by Cary Teen Council. Don't forget to decorate your ride. From group rides and hands-on workshops to family-friendly events and greenway adventures, there are plenty of opportunities all month long to get out, ride safe, and enjoy Cary by bike.
Herb Young Community Center, 5:30 p.m. View the agenda.
Wednesday
International Day of Dance
Downtown Cary Park, 10 a.m. Our second annual International Day of Dance comes to the Park with free performances, workshops, and classes for all ages! Classes are organized by Graceful Expressions and do not require pre-registration; just show up and join in. All levels of experience are welcome! The day will finish with performances featuring community groups from all around Cary. Learn more.
Film: Mr. Nobody Against Putin (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m. As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher films what’s really happening in his own school. Tickets and information.
Film: Eurocult Cinema: Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m. Inspired by Universal’s 1940s monster mash-ups, writer/director Jess Franco instead delivered “a weird and wonderful masterpiece that transports you to a world like no other” (Scream Magazine): With minimal dialogue and maximum gothic atmosphere, Franco crafts a fever dream of erotic horror in which Count Dracula (Howard Vernon of "Delicatessen"), Dr. Frankenstein (Dennis Price of "Twins of Evil"), his assistant Morpho and Frankenstein’s monster battle gypsies, showgirls, Dr. Seward and a wolfman. Tickets and information.
Thursday
Film: Tow (R)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m. Legendary facialist-to-the-stars Hope Goldman is preparing to enter the next phase of her career by launching her own retail line of skincare products. However, she begins to sense that someone is trying to sabotage her business and destroy her life after she becomes entangled in a series of menacing situations.
Downtown Cary Park, Academy Pavilion, 6 p.m. Join us for Dungeons and Dragons in the Park! Dive into a great adventure with a pre-made storyline, original to the Park, where you'll choose your characters, solve puzzles, and battle monsters. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises a good time for all! All materials are provided. Learn more.
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m. Joan Huang dreams of being prom queen, but fears that the only way to win is to look like all the past queens whose portraits line her high school halls. Enter Ethnos: a shady cosmetic surgery clinic that makes people of color appear white. Joan undergoes the procedure and wakes up a beautiful blonde destined for the crown — but at what cost? Tickets and information.
Friday
Home Energy Savings & You
Virtual, noon Interested in reducing your carbon footprint, saving energy, and creating a cooler home this summer? Let Cary help you prepare for warming temperatures with this free online lunch-and-learn session! Enjoy tips for creating a more energy-efficient home, information on home energy use and its environmental impact, and a Q&A with local experts. Register here.
Film: Silver Screamers (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m. This heartwarming documentary follows a group of spirited senior citizens as they embark on an extraordinary adventure that is far outside their comfort zones: creating a horror film. Tickets and information.
Film: Something's Gotta Give (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 5 p.m. Harry Sanborn is a perennial playboy with a libido much younger than his years. During what was to have been a romantic weekend with his latest infatuation, Marin, at her mother’s Hamptons beach house, Harry develops chest pains. He winds up being nursed by Marin’s reluctant mother, Erica Barry, a successful, divorced New York playwright. In the process, Harry develops more heart pangs — the romantic kind — for Erica, an age-appropriate woman whom he finds beguiling. However, some habits die hard. Tickets and information.
Bands, Bites, and Boats
Bond Park Boathouse, 5:30 p.m. This free community event brings together live music, local food trucks, and after-hours boat rentals for a perfect Friday night on Bond Lake. Featuring live music from Phil & Tim Duo, enjoy delicious bites from Bare Baked Pizza and Virgil’s Jamaica, along with refreshing brews from Bond Brothers Beer Company. Whether you choose to float on the water or settle in on shore with a chair or blanket, it is a great way to spend time with friends and family while taking in the evening atmosphere. To kick off Bike Month, kids can join a bike parade sponsored by the Cary Teen Council, and don’t forget to decorate your ride! Learn more.
Downtown Cary Park, 8 a.m. Join the Cary Farmers Market at its location on Park Street next to Downtown Cary Park! Each Saturday, you will find a wonderful lineup of vendors offering only locally made and grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, handmade local food, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their SNAP/EBT matching program. 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 their new location, nutrition programs, and other information on the market's website, or visit their Facebook and Instagram pages for weekly information.
Native Plants
Good Hope Farm, 9 a.m. Learn about the benefits of native plants for a healthy, beautiful lawn, attracting butterflies and songbirds, reducing watering needs, and supporting a thriving ecosystem through the use of native shrubs and flowers. Register here.
Community Garden Open Houses
McCrimmon Park Community Garden, 9 a.m. Carpenter Park Community Garden, noon Join us for our free, family-friendly garden education events! Staff will be on-site for tours, Q&A, and children's educational play activities. Participants can learn more about growing veggies at home, planting to support pollinators, and mitigating stormwater with rain garden installations. Learn more.
What’s That Tree: Tree ID for All
Carpenter Park, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun walk in your local park where you’ll learn to identify trees and discover Cary’s commitment to a healthy urban forest. This family-friendly outing is perfect for all ages and a great way to connect with nature close to home. Register here.
Dog Daze and Pet Expo
Cary Police Department, 10 a.m. This free, family-friendly event invites animal lovers of all ages to celebrate pets and the people who care for them. Meet local animal rescues featuring dogs, cats, and wildlife, watch canine athletes take on the agility course, and explore offerings from pet vendors showcasing a variety of products and services. Enjoy food trucks and demonstrations by expert trainers. Learn more at carync.gov/dogdaze.
Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, noon The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ring-bearer ― to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom, where it was forged. Tickets and information.
Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 3:30 p.m. The sequel to the Golden Globe-nominated and AFI Award-winning "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers" follows the continuing quest of Frodo and the Fellowship to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and Sam discover they are being followed by the mysterious Gollum. Aragorn, the Elf archer Legolas, and Gimli the Dwarf encounter the besieged Rohan kingdom, whose once great King Theoden has fallen under Saruman’s deadly spell. Tickets and information.
Wands & Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry
Downtown Cary Park | 4 p.m. Step into a world where magic stirs in every corner of Downtown Cary Park. Explore herbology gardens, craft your own wand, and meet fantastical creatures. Test your house spirit through spellbinding challenges, then join in more whimsical fun and surprises around every turn. Enchantment, mystery, and wonder await witches, wizards, and magical beings of all kinds! Learn more.
NC Courage vs Kansas City Current
WakeMed Soccer Park, 6:30 p.m. Visit NC Courage for more information on the 2026 season.
Film: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m. The culmination of nearly 10 years’ work and conclusion to Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy based on the timeless J.R.R. Tolkien classic, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," presents the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil fighting for control of the future of Middle-earth. Hobbits Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the ‘one ring’, while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron’s evil army at the stone city of Minas Tirith. Tickets and information.
Sunday
Film: The Family Stone (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, noon Everett Stone wants to bring his girlfriend, Meredith Morton, to meet his bohemian Connecticut family at Christmas. Straitlaced Meredith, feeling she needs backup, asks her sister Julie to come along. Hoping to win the approval of her boyfriend’s parents, Sybil and Kelly, and the rest of the family, instead Meredith succeeds only in highlighting her uptight personality and making Everett doubt his intentions. Tickets and information.
Herb Fest
Page-Walker Arts & History Center, noon A perennial favorite, held sprinkle or shine on the beautiful grounds of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. Visitors can learn how to start their own herb garden while touring the Anne B. Kratzer Educational Garden, including a close-up look at the historic 1850s Page smokehouse. Learn more.
