Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a growing number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, many require pre-registration. Follow the links to register. Find all upcoming events at dorotheadixpark.org/calendar. Dog Park The dog park at Dix Park re-opened on June 1st! The main, large dog area has been divided … [Read more...] about Dog Park reopens at Dix Park
National Donut Day 2020 — get free Krispy Kreme donut all week, and more!
Friday, June 5th, 2020, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts! Normally about a half dozen donut shops offer free donuts or donut deals, and we don't expect this year to be any different. We'll add more deals as we hear about them! Scroll down to see what we know about National Donut Day 2020 so far. Here's what we know about … [Read more...] about National Donut Day 2020 — get free Krispy Kreme donut all week, and more!
Repair Café TV: Free webinars on fixing household items
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Nights where you can bring in your broken … [Read more...] about Repair Café TV: Free webinars on fixing household items
Photo guide to 7 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls
Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of seven North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, will inspire you to go on a road trip to explore one or two of these natural beauties. Since most of these waterfalls are in Western North Carolina, they're a bit of a trek from the Triangle, but we think they're definitely worth it! We've … [Read more...] about Photo guide to 7 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls
Freebies and discounts for healthcare workers: doughnuts, coffee, much more
Companies are offering freebies to healthcare workers and other frontline employees for their hard work and dedication now and always. There hasn't been a more challenging time in recent history to be a healthcare worker, and just by showing up every day they are putting themselves at risk. Some offers include first responders and other essential front line employees as well. Please make sure … [Read more...] about Freebies and discounts for healthcare workers: doughnuts, coffee, much more
Hubb’s Farm is hosting the Good Vibes Drive-In Movie Series starting June 6
Hubb's Farm, at 10276 US Hwy 421 North, in Clinton, is presenting a Drive-In Movie series this summer. Each Saturday, starting on June 6th, and lasting for six weeks, they'll be hosting a drive-in movie for the whole family. Gate open at 7:30 p.m., and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m. The price: Whole carload: $40 Adult: $8 Child (age 3-11): $5 Details and … [Read more...] about Hubb’s Farm is hosting the Good Vibes Drive-In Movie Series starting June 6
NASA’s first manned U.S. rocket launch in 9 years rescheduled for Saturday. Watch on NASA Live
Update: The May 27th launch was canceled because of weather. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30th, 2020, at 3:22 p.m. We will add more detail soon, below, as they're released. May 30th, 2020, the first manned rocket launch from U.S. soil since 2011 will take place. SpaceX will send two NASA astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, on a test mission to the International Space … [Read more...] about NASA’s first manned U.S. rocket launch in 9 years rescheduled for Saturday. Watch on NASA Live
Cruise Thru at Boxyard RTP — purchase food and goods from vendors before opening
Boxyard RTP is a 15,000 square foot "cargotecture" development, made of shipping containers, that will be opening in the fall on the Frontier RTP campus. Plans for Boxyard RTP include space for up to nine food and beverage vendors, as well as several retailers and service providers. Boxyard RTP's vendors include: Fullsteam Brewery Medicine Mama’s Farmacy RTP Uncorked … [Read more...] about Cruise Thru at Boxyard RTP — purchase food and goods from vendors before opening
Free virtual classes on home gardening from Duke Gardens
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. It features a rose garden, sundial and butterfly garden, terraces and fish pool, and much more. In addition to the free admission every day (please note that there's a small charge for parking) the … [Read more...] about Free virtual classes on home gardening from Duke Gardens
Watch Synchronous Fireflies from Great Smoky Mountains — from home
Every year in late May or early June, synchronous fireflies (scientific name: Photinus carolinus) put on a show in the Great Smoky Mountains, most specifically in Elkmont Campground in Tennessee, drawing a crowd from around the world. These are no ordinary fireflies, and this is not an ordinary crowd. Synchronous fireflies are different because they flash their lights in unison, creating a … [Read more...] about Watch Synchronous Fireflies from Great Smoky Mountains — from home
