Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to present this event. Admission is FREE. The event features a dynamic showcase of: Wake Forest Comic-Con is … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 23: free event at new location
23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Krispy Kreme celebrates new Harry Potter doughnuts with free treat Aug. 23
Krispy Kreme is offering an enchanting new doughnut collection inspired by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — the all-new Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection. For a limited time, doughnut lovers and Harry Potter fans can enjoy Krispy Kreme’s new enchanting doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses — available beginning August 18, 2025. Here’s what’s in … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates new Harry Potter doughnuts with free treat Aug. 23
Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum holds a free Kick-off to Kindergarten program for rising kindergarteners. In this program, children are exposed to some of the skills and experiences that they'll encounter in kindergarten: This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. Kick-off to Kindergarten for Rising Traditional KindergartnersSaturday, August 23, 20259 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Circle K Fuel Day: Save 40¢ per gallon Aug. 21
Get some "back to school" savings at the pump at Circle K. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Circle K is offering 40 cents off per gallon of fuel to Inner Circle Rewards Members at participating locations. The discount will be valid from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., local time. You'll need to enter the phone number linked to your Inner Circles account at the pump. Find full details here. This … [Read more...] about Circle K Fuel Day: Save 40¢ per gallon Aug. 21
Gouda Giggles: Stand-up Comedy Night at Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville
Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Crossing Road, Rolesville, North Carolina, is hosting Gouda Giggles: Stand-Up Comedy Night on August 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Come by early, at 6 p.m., for a free cheese sampling event. Hosted by Joel Fuster. … [Read more...] about Gouda Giggles: Stand-up Comedy Night at Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville
Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
South Wake Conservationists are hosting Moth Night at Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission is free but registration is required. Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Live After 5 concert series: Chatham Rabbits and Jack the Radio Aug. 20
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2025. It will take place at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, one Wednesday a month from May to August, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will also include food trucks, vendors, and beer and wine for purchase. Live After 5 Schedule for 2025 … [Read more...] about Live After 5 concert series: Chatham Rabbits and Jack the Radio Aug. 20
Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
