Facility Shutdown at Marla Dorrel Park and the Kids Together Playground
Paving work will take place at this facility from July 20 - August 7 and include a total shutdown of this site. This is a capital improvement project that supports maintenance objectives identified in Cary's Facility Assessment Study and ADA Transition Plan. Visit the park website for updates, and for more information on this project, check out our news release.
Cary Introduces Fee-Based Public EV Charging Beginning August 1
Beginning August 1, electric vehicle (EV) drivers using Cary-owned public EV charging stations will transition to a fee-based charging model to support the long-term reliability and maintenance of the Town's growing public charging network. The new fee structure comes as EV adoption continues to accelerate both locally and across the Triangle. EV drivers can visit carync.gov/evcharging to view the new charging rates and find charging stations. Check out our latest news release for full details.
BUD is online now!
Lazy Daze, Bands, Bites, and Boats, a rockin' lineup at Koka Booth, and more! Cary's BUD newsletter is available online now! Find out what's happening this coming August in the latest edition.
July Is Park and Recreation Month
PRCR manages an extensive system of parks, greenways, and recreation facilities designed to serve the community now and into the future. With more than 30 parks and open spaces and over 100 miles of greenways, residents and visitors have ample opportunities to explore nature, stay active, and connect with the community. Learn more about Park and Recreation Month in Cary at carync.gov/PRCRJuly.
50 DAZE Scavenger Hunt
From July 3 - August 24, a series of pop-up artworks will appear around downtown Cary! Each artwork will have an accompanying 50DAZE sign. Show a photo of you and the artwork to the staff at the Cary Arts Center for a prize. Post on Instagram with the hashtag #50DAZE for the chance to win a larger prize at Lazy Daze! Learn more about the scavenger hunt and read more about 50 Daze in our news release.
GoCary is Fare-Free Through June 30, 2027
GoCary is pleased to announce that transit services will remain fare-free through June 30, 2027. Take advantage of the GoCary network to explore Cary and enjoy convenient connections to other transit systems, including GoRaleigh, GoTriangle, GoApex, and the Morrisville Smart Shuttle. Whether you're commuting for work, running errands, or heading out for fun, our fixed routes can help you get there. With the GoCary app, you can track buses in real time and plan your trips more efficiently. Visit GoCary.org for more.
American Revolution Experience July 18-25
The American Revolution Experience, an innovative exhibition that includes display panels and interactive digital kiosks that use storytelling, illustration, technology, and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect us with the people and places that shaped the birth of our nation, will be on display at the Gathering House in Downtown Cary Park. Hours, visit Independence Day Events.
Events & Meetings
All Week
Adult Kickball League Registration July 13-26
Relive recess - grown-up style! Join our Inaugural Fall Adult Kickball League, a fun recreational league focused on community, laughter, and friendly competition. Games will be played on Monday and Wednesday nights, running from mid-August through October. For more information, visit the Adult Kickball website.
Tuesday
Environmental Advisory Board
Cary Town Hall, 6 p.m. Information is available on the calendar.
Human Relations, Inclusion, & Diversity Advisory Board
Cary Town Hall, 6 p.m. Information is available on the calendar.
Yoga
Downtown Cary Park's Frantz Square, 7 p.m. Join Pura Vida Studio to start your day with an energizing outdoor morning yoga class surrounded by the tranquility of nature in the park. For more information, visit Downtown Cary Park.
Wednesday
Film: Project Hail Mary (PG-13)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m. Science teacher and former biologist Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he arrived there. Gradually, he recalls that Earth faces a catastrophic threat, and that he must act to save it from total extinction ― but he might not have to do it alone. Tickets and information.
Summer Vibes Music Series
Jack Smith Park, 6 p.m. Come for the music, Stay for the vibes! Join us every month for a family-friendly summer music series featuring local Treats from NC Mini Donut Co and cold Brews from Bond Brothers Beer. This show will feature Island Time Band at Jack Smith Park. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, we can’t wait to see you there! Learn more.
Public Art Advisory Board
Cary Town Hall, 6:15 p.m. Information is available on the calendar.
Mixed Media Pets
Downtown Cary Park's Academy Pavilion, 6:30 p.m. Using oil pastel, colored pencil, watercolor, or whatever you’re most comfortable with, create silly and adorable renderings of the animals in your life in this relaxed choose-your-own-medium class. All supplies are included! Learn more.
Tai Chi
Downtown Cary Park's Gathering House, 6:30 p.m. Experience serenity in the heart of Downtown Cary Park with one of our Tai Chi classes. Immerse yourself in this ancient Chinese martial art that promotes balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Each session offers a gentle, flowing practice designed to calm the mind, strengthen the body, and restore your energy in a welcoming indoor setting.
The Cary Theater, 7 p.m. Backrooms follows a therapist whose patient disappears into a mysterious, otherworldly dimension, forcing her to venture into the unknown in order to rescue him. The story, based on the internet urban legend of the same name, taps into fears of isolation; vast, empty spaces; and glitchy liminal environments. Tickets and information.
Downtown Cary Park's Bark Bar, 6:30 p.m. Get ready to test your knowledge and unleash your competitive spirit at Trivia Night in Downtown Cary Park’s Bark Bar! Led by the witty hosts from Hammered Trivia, it’s an evening packed with brain-teasing questions, laughter, and prizes. Learn more.
Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 7 p.m. Get ready for an hour of dance fitness set to exhilarating music that will get your heart pumping! Join us for an energetic Zumba session filled with infectious rhythms, dynamic choreography, and a vibrant community, as we turn the Park into a lively dance floor, making fitness feel like a celebration.
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m. Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig. When Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Tickets and information.
The Cary Theater, 8 p.m. Black and White are two orphaned street kids living in the slums of Treasure Town. When real estate developers threaten to transform Treasure Town into a massive theme park, Black takes on the yakuza and assassins to protect both White and their home. Tickets and information.
Movie Night: Finding Nemo (G)
Downtown Cary Park's Great Lawn Pavilion, 8:30 p.m. An overprotective clown fish named Marlin is desperate to find his missing son, Nemo. During his search, Marlin enlists the help of a forgetful blue tang, and they head for Sydney. It’s rumored that a fishnapped Nemo is living there in a dentist’s aquarium. Grab your cushions, blankets, and chairs for ultimate comfort as you settle in to enjoy the film. Food trucks will also be on site. Learn more.
Saturday
Cary Farmers Market
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 all locally-made and locally-grown items. Shop for freshly-harvested produce, handmade local food, and artisan-made goods. Stop by the info booth to learn about their matching program for SNAP/EBT. 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.
Yoga
Downtown Cary Park's Academy Pavilion, 9 a.m. Join Pura Vida Studio to start your day with an energizing outdoor morning yoga class surrounded by the tranquility of nature in the park. For more information, visit Downtown Cary Park.
Film: Explorers (PG)
The Cary Theater, noon Ben Crandall spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games, and reading comic books. His affinity for all things fantastical comes in handy when his friend Wolfgang Muller manages to create a working spacecraft. Joined by their buddy Darren Woods, the boys take off on an outer space adventure. Tickets and information.
American Revolution Experience Opening Ceremony
Downtown Cary Park, noon The American Revolution Experience exhibit at the Gathering House in Downtown Cary Park will open with the reading of a proclamation and a visit by George Washington. For more information, visit the Independence Day Events page.
Blood Drive
Downtown Cary Park's Academy Pavilion, noon Hosted by the Cary Police Department, this is an opportunity to give back to your community and help someone in need. If 30 or more donations are received, participating partner, The Blood Connection, will donate $500 to Special Olympics of North Carolina. More information.
Film: Johnny Guitar (Not Rated)
The Cary Theater, 2 p.m. A tension-filled 1954 Western centered on a fearless saloon owner, Vienna, and the enigmatic gunslinger Johnny Guitar in a divided Arizona town. The film is considered a cult classic and one of the most influential Westerns of the mid-20th century. Tickets and information.
WakeMed Soccer Park, 7:30 p.m. Watch the USA Men's Eagles take on Spain in a World Rugby Nations Cup match! This is the first time international rugby has been hosted at WakeMed Soccer Park since 2015. This matchup follows a previous international test where Spain defeated the USA 31-20 in Charlotte in July 2025.
