Events for July 18, 2026

Regional artisans set up amid Cary's open-air retail district at Fenton.

Local makers, vintage goods, a DJ, and craft beer at Trophy on Maywood in the Smoky Hollow orbit.

A free evening of live salsa orchestra, a vendor market, and food trucks at The Plant in Pittsboro.

The Durham Bulls host Charlotte with postgame fireworks Saturday night.

The USA Eagles take on Spain under the lights at WakeMed Soccer Park in the closing fixture of the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup U.S. series.