Major Minors is hosting Kickball for Kids on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, North Carolina. Kids ages 4 to 12 are invited to come out and play. This is a free event, but registration is required. … [Read more...] about Kickball for Kids in Piney Wood Park in Durham, on Sept. 13
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Youngpreneur Back To School Pop-Up Shop
Step into a one-of-a-kind experience at the Youngpreneur Back to School Pop-Up Shop — where the spotlight is on young business owners, creativity, and community spirit. The event takes place at Beyond Yane, 3303 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend but donation of school supplies would be … [Read more...] about Youngpreneur Back To School Pop-Up Shop
LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Lee County Libraries is hosting LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire at Lee County Libraries - Main, 107 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, North Carolina, on August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The event features: … [Read more...] about LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Touch a Truck in Wake Forest Aug. 16
Wake Forest Police Department and the Town of Wake Forest are hosting Touch a Truck on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at The Factory, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Admission is $5 a person, or $20 for a family of any size. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics NC. Explore police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter, boat, Humvee, military vehicles and … [Read more...] about Touch a Truck in Wake Forest Aug. 16
Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, hosts several free or inexpensive events throughout the year. Here's one that's coming up: Bright Leaf Harvest DaySaturday, August 16, 202510 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Celebrate North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead! Duke Homestead will be harvesting their tobacco out of the field and demonstrating the process … [Read more...] about Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade starts at 12 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol, and proceeds to the festival village, which is at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival village and main stage entertainment will … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. In addition to the annual bookbag give away there will be food, free haircuts and braids, activities, live entertainment and more! Bring your lawn chair or … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market
North Durham Farmers Market, 1015 Old Oxford Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its August Art Show on August 2 and 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Changing & Unchanging: Internal and external forces can change, define, or disrupt our lives and result in further change; create chaos or opportunity and build resilience. Octavia Butler wrote “Everything you touch, you change. All … [Read more...] about August Art Show at North Durham Farmers Market
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
