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On the town For theaters, galleries, the show must go on F rom outdoor concerts and festivals to art galleries and theatrical productions, Fayetteville has lots of ways to entertain you. Whether it's a family outing or an evening with out-of-town guests, the calendar is almost always full. Downtown Fayetteville is a sure bet for family activities. Catch a Fayetteville Woodpeckers baseball game at Segra Stadium featuring home-game themes and fireworks. Discover more about the area at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum or Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum. The younger set can run around in the displays at Fascinate-U Children's Museum or decorate a cupcake at Sweet Palette bakery. At the Crown Complex, concerts and sports are options for the weekends along with annual festivities like the Cumberland County Fair in September. Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville is home to outdoor concerts, shows and festivals. Bring a beach chair or blanket and pocket money for food trucks to enjoy the vibe of events like the Fayetteville After 5 concert series. ON STAGE Cape Fear Regional Theatre Located at 1209 Hay St., the theater stages a full season of musicals, dramas and comedies along with educational programs throughout the year. Last year featured "Clue,'' "The Color Purple,'' "The Wizard of Oz'' and other shows. The 2022-23 lineup includes "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,'' "The Odd Couple,'' "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,'' "Matilda,'' "Welcome to Arroyo's'' and "Jelly's Last Jam.'' 910-323-4234 or cfrt.org The Gilbert Theater The Gilbert Theater at 116 Green St., located above Fascinate U Children's Museum, delights audiences in a black-box theater with productions ranging from quirky to serious. All productions showcase local talent. The 2022-23 season will feature "Fairview,'' May 27-June 12; "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,'' Sept. 16-Oct. 2; "The Sound of Music,'' Nov. 25-28, Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 16-18; "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged),'' Feb. 17-March 5; "All in the Timing,'' April 21-May 7; and "[title of show],'' June 23-July 9. 910-678-7186 or gilberttheater.com Sweet Tea Shakespeare Sweet Tea Shakespeare brings fun outdoor performances to the Fayetteville, Sanford and Raleigh areas with live music before every show. Guests may bring their own seating or rent from a limited stock of chairs and quilts. Downtown Summer Nights PHOTO BY TONY WOOTEN 12 DestinationFAY 2022-2023

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