Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is celebrating its 80th birthday in 2025. The business was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1945, when Alice Handel started serving homemade ice cream from her husband's gas station, using her own personal recipes and fruit from her backyard. It's grown to offer 140 rotating locations in over 150 locations in 15 states. Handel's is celebrating its 80th birthday … [Read more...] about Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream turns 80 — On National Ice Cream Day, guests who are 80+ years old get a free scoop
National Ice Cream Day at Forest Ridge Park in Wake Forest
Carlene Sumner, a broker with Southern Lux Living, is hosting a National Ice Cream Day celebration on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come by Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old North Carolina 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC, for FREE ice cream and fun. … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day at Forest Ridge Park in Wake Forest
Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 20
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is celebrating National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 20, 2025, with a free ice cream social at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy free ice cream, iced tea and lemonade. There is also usually live music at this event. Learn about more National Ice Cream deals and events in the Triangle. … [Read more...] about Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 20
Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace: live jazz with Harvey Cummings and friends
In July of 2025, Artist Candy Carver will install Find Your Glimmer, an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This installation envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and … [Read more...] about Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace: live jazz with Harvey Cummings and friends
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: Music Bingo
Clyde Cooper's BBQ, at 327 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, has been serving Carolina-style barbecue in Downtown Raleigh since 1938. The restaurant is hosting special events now, and you can find the current list on their website or Facebook page. First Friday Music BingoSelect Fridays in 20256 to 8 p.m.Free to participate (must make a purchase from the restaurant) August 1, September 5, … [Read more...] about Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: Music Bingo
Southland Car Club Cruise In at Old North State Food Hall, and more
Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the town of Smithfield, including Johnston Community College. The food hall offers ten diverse cuisines under its roof, allowing family members and friends to each enjoy their favorite food while dining together. The food hall hosts many events. … [Read more...] about Southland Car Club Cruise In at Old North State Food Hall, and more
Mindful Story Time at North Carolina Museum of Art, July 23, and many more free events
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events You can see all the events here. Please follow the links, below, for each event, for full information and for registration. Make sure to follow the links to register. Mindful Story … [Read more...] about Mindful Story Time at North Carolina Museum of Art, July 23, and many more free events
Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Pittsboro Baptist Church, at 121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Impact Pittsboro on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please fill out this form. All items are first come, first served, while supplies and time lasts. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Christmas in July at Waverly Place on July 19
Celebrate Christmas in July on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina. This festive event will include: This event is presented by QDR 94.7. … [Read more...] about Christmas in July at Waverly Place on July 19
Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 19 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 19 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
