Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother's and Father's Day Festival
Date: Sat, May 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Community
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fayetteville Street, between Hargett and Davie Streets, in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop local this year for your parents with some of the best local vendors! There will be a DJ and live music keeping the party alive and an interactive lounge section with a bar, cafe and plenty of activities. Ma & Pa Festival, presented by MAKRS Society, will feature: 140 local vendors Food truck rodeo Craft beer Beer, wine, mimosas and more at MAKRS Bars Coffee and pastries at MAKRS Cafe Lounge area Live DJ DIY Lipstick and Body Butter station Life size coloring book from Press Ink Lawn games section Indoor mobile cigar lounge Face painting
