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The Latest in Downtown Cary

Blog, Events, History

50 Years of Lazy Daze – Are You Ready?

August 8, 2026
Blog, feature, Shopping

A New Chapter – Juliet Books

July 30, 2026
Blog, Events

Live Music, Singles Mixer, & Other Free Events – This Weekend in Downtown Cary (7/17-19)

July 23, 2026
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Downtown Cary is a vibrant, sustainable, historic, walkable urban space, rich in charm and character. As the heart and soul of Cary, people work, live, visit, play, and shop here!

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Are you prepared for the 50th Lazy Daze Festival? Are you prepared for the 50th Lazy Daze Festival? 🎨🌞 You better be, with over 250 artists from across country gathering in Downtown Cary on August 22+23 for this late summer tradition! Art and community together, plus food, drinks, a kids area, live entertainment, and much more!

Learn and read more in this week's blog (link in bio)!

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @caryartdaze
Zest is a great spot if you want a bright atmosphe Zest is a great spot if you want a bright atmosphere to have lunch/dinner in, as well as if you want to get drinks and share snacks with friends! 🍣🍸

A great variety of drinks, sushi, seafood, and much more await! Items pictured is their Salmon Maki and their Wasabi Margarita.

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @zest_cary
Another movie night is in store for tomorrow night Another movie night is in store for tomorrow night (8/7) at the Downtown Cary Park! ⛵️ Experience the summer blockbuster, Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) from a lawnchair or blanket. Enjoy nearby foodtrucks and drinks within the social district as well. 😋 Come early to grab a good seat before showtime around 8:10 pm!

If you can't make it, How to Train Your Dragon (2010) will play next time on August 15! 🐉

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @downtowncarypark
How is it already August?! 😱 The event calendar fo How is it already August?! 😱 The event calendar for the month is up to date so you can plan out your future visits to Downtown! 📅

Movie Nights, live music, the 50th Lazy Daze festival❗️🎨, the Night Market, and more are all in store! Is there something in particular you're excited for? (We didn't mean to rhyme)

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @caryartdaze @thenightmarketcompany
GiGi's Playhouse is 10 years old! 🎂 This non-profi GiGi's Playhouse is 10 years old! 🎂 This non-profit offers free therapeutic, educational, and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome. Run by volunteers, GiGi's helps change lives, builds confidence, and creates a community where everyone belongs. ❤️ You can find them next to the Downtown Cary Park along Walker Street. 

The Raleigh branch will celebrate its 10th anniversary tomorrow (7/31) at its Downtown Cary home to those interested! Dinner, drinks, a DJ, and photobooth for participants. 370 S Walker St, Suite 122, from 5:30-7:30 pm. 

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @gigisplayhouseraleigh
Juliet Books is officially open, offering books, g Juliet Books is officially open, offering books, gifts, and more! 📚 They have something for adults, young adults, and their loft is a devoted space for children's books! 

Check them out and show your support for the newest addition to Downtown Cary! 🫶 Read more about them is this week's blog (link in bio).

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @julietbooksnc
Seen any good movies lately? 👀 @thecarytheater #D Seen any good movies lately? 👀

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Sometimes you have to make the most of a cloudy, r Sometimes you have to make the most of a cloudy, rainy day and get cozy 🌧🍷

If you want to go out but the weather is less than pleasant, Vino & Tap has wine, beer, and cocktails to go alongside their decorative interior. 🛋 And when it is nice outside, you can get a drink togo within the social district! Plus, pies from @slicepiecompany 🥧

#DowntownCary #downtowncarync @vinoandtapcary @vinoandtap
Live music is back at the Downtown Cary Park this Live music is back at the Downtown Cary Park this upcoming Saturday (7/25) with The Suitcase Junket! 🎸💼 Grab a blanket or lawnchair, as well as food and drinks nearby before the show starts, around 7:30 pm.

If you can't make it, the next show will be on 8/22 with Delta Rae. 📅

For more details and other events happening this weekend, check out our latest blog (link in bio).

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