EVENTS

OUR MISSION – TO BUILD COMMUNITY & CREATE MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES AT NORTH HILLS IN MIDTOWN RALEIGH

MIDTOWN EVENTS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES THROUGH PLANNING AND PRODUCING EVENTS IN MIDTOWN RALEIGH. IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL EVENTS, MIDTOWN EVENTS IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE AMBIANCE. ARTFUL INITIATIVES AND BRANDING THROUGHOUT NORTH HILLS.

MIDTOWN BEACH MUSIC SERIES

NORTH HILLS COMMONS

Now in its 12th season, the Thursday evening Midtown Beach Music Series at North Hills Presented by R&D Brewing, Coastal Credit Union, and KIX 102.9 is an established and beloved event. It is popular with event goers from across North Carolina hosting over 125,000 guests throughout the season. The series offers the best of Beach Music on warm summer nights and features Shag dancing, a time-honored tradition in the South.

IBMA MIDTOWN BLUEGRASS SERIES

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In partnership with PineCone, the IBMA Midtown Bluegrass Series appeals to old and young alike, featuring the best of bluegrass with popular string band music. With its unique combination of gospel, country, and blues, that iconic “high lonesome sound” has deep rooted ties to the Appalachian region of the Tarheel state. Concert guests are invited to relax on the grassy lawn of Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park and enjoy family and friends on Spring and Fall Sunday afternoons. The fall concert featured the Whole Hog Cook-off event, sanctioned by the NC Pork Council.

MIDTOWN MUSIC FEST

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The 5th Annual art & music festival presented by Sir Walter Chevrolet and R&D Brewing celebrated Spring and the return of outdoor music to North Hills! With a diverse line-up spanning a variety of genres featuring national headliner Rayland Baxter. Guests enjoyed popular food trucks, local craft beer, specialty cocktails, street performers, face painting, flower crowns and a vendor village while experiencing acts on both stages.

MIDTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET

NORTH HILLS COMMONS

Back for its 12th season, located in the ever popular North Hills Commons, the Midtown Farmers’ Market continues to be a community favorite. We take great pride in the fact that our “producers only” market provides local residents the opportunity to support North Carolina Farmers. The market takes place every Saturday, from April through October, from 8am to 12pm - a 30 week season. Market guests enjoy a vast selection of local, organic produce and meats, homemade bread goods, and handmade crafts. There is also weekly programming that includes live music, health and wellness classes, kids activities, and “green” events.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

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Presented by UNC Rex Healthcare, the Wellness Wednesdays Series consists of 24 weeks of fun, free fitness opportunities. This event series encourages participants to “Get Your Fit On” and promotes whole-body wellness through offering a wide variety of fitness concepts and healthy food or drink options. The one hour events take place in evenings on the grass lawn in Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park.

NORTH HILLS KIDS

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Presented by Wells Orthodontics, North Hills Kids is a seasonal series of funfilled events that provides an opportunity for children to come together to learn, exercise, and socialize in an outdoor environment. Young guests and their parents enjoy our Open Play area, located in the North Hills Commons, from the beginning of May through June. The Commons green is filled with tumbling mats, soft foam equipment and then surrounded by colorful fencing. Children are also invited to attend special, weekly programs designed to highlight local children's attractions, activity classes, and kid-friendly performances held in Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park.

FULL MOON PARTY WITH MOON TAXI

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For one night only in October, a unique ticketed concert was held in CCU Midtown Park. The Full Moon Party featuring Moon Taxi live in concert with special guests Futurebirds, Josie Dunne and Stoplight Observations. Presented by R&D Brewing and Thompson Buick GMC Cadillac. Under the full moon, North Hills came a glow with local beer, spirits, glow sticks, food trucks and more!

FRIDAY NIGHT TRIBUTE SERIES

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Friday Night Tributes presented by R&D Brewing is a feel good music series highlighting music we all know and love. The series appeals to young and old alike, paying homage to throwback music genres starting in the 60’s to current day favorites. The block party style set up, located in Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, is an ideal place for friends, family, and co-workers to gather in celebration of the weekend to come. Live music fills the air from 5pm - 9pm on eight consecutive Fridays.

NORTH HILLS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

NORTH HILLS COMMONS

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, presented by Sir Walter Chevrolet and Ambius is located in the Commons of North Hills, and is a beloved holiday event. Tree Lighting event features snow slopes, trackless train rides, kids crafts and activities, a bounce house, and a vendor village. Santa Claus arrives at 6pm to light the 41 foot Christmas Tree amidst a joyous chorus of “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.”

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE SPONSORS AND PARTNERS THAT HELPED MAKE OUR EVENTS AND PROGRAMS POSSIBLE.