This traditional Southport event, held on Easter weekend, draws crowds in to help welcome spring. The festival includes arts and crafts, a plant sale, a 5K, activities for kids, food vendors and more. Head to Franklin Square Park in Downtown Southport and enjoy the warm weather and some local goodness across the state line.

Franklin Square Park, 130 W. West St. Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. (910) 279-4616, downtownsouthport.com