North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Dance Gumbo, dance fitness classes led by instructor Jordan Farrell. These are FREE (or pay what you wish) classes that take place at the Ellipse in the Museum Park. You'll find a link for each class here. Be sure to register. Each class blends pop, Zumba, Latin, hip-hop, and more into an energetic, … [Read more...] about Dance Gumbo: Free outdoor dance fitness at NCMA Museum Park
Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22
Bulltánica, a Center for Well-Being, at 105 W Knox Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Cultivating Wellness -- Family Health Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. This is a family festival for nourishment, movement, rest, creativity, belonging, time in nature and community connections. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22
Lowe’s gives away free Mini Cooler Cup on August 22 (must be rewards member)
Summer’s still here and now’s the time to have a little fun in the sun — before the season officially ends. And Lowe’s is the perfect place to pick up everything you need to keep your home looking its best for any season. Even better, the home improvement store is hosting a one-day-only giveaway for customers needing to chill out from all the hot weather. Mini Cooler Cup Giveaway On August … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free Mini Cooler Cup on August 22 (must be rewards member)
Sisters of Purpose Clothing and Lunch Giveaway Aug. 22
Sisters of Purpose Enterprise is hosting its first outdoor community giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It takes place on the corner of Hyde Park and Liberty Street, Durham, North Carolina (next to Long Meadow Park.) Anyone in need of new to gently used clothing and footwear is encouraged to come out and select as much as they need. This giveaway is for men, women, and … [Read more...] about Sisters of Purpose Clothing and Lunch Giveaway Aug. 22
Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
Rhythm & Reels is a FREE outdoor concert and movie series that takes place from June 6 to August 22, 2026, at Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. On select Saturday evenings, enjoy a night of music or movies under the stars. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. Learn about each musical artist and movie here. Concerts Movies … [Read more...] about Rhythm & Reels: Free concert and movie series in Apex
7th Annual Growth NC Back 2 School Bash on Aug. 22
Growth NC and West End Community Foundation are hosting the 7th Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. The event features: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Growth NC Back 2 School Bash on Aug. 22
Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for visitors from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Hours change according to the season.) The cows love visitors! If you'd like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery. … [Read more...] about Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
The Glow Market at PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop August 22, and more
PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, at 900 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, hosts frequent events. You can see them all on their Facebook page. You should know that PourWorks is a Green Bay Packer fan establishment, so if you're a Packers fan, you will find your brethren there on game days. Upcoming Events The Glow MarketSelect Saturdays (see below)Times vary (see below)Free EverGlow Candle Company … [Read more...] about The Glow Market at PourWorks Beer & Wine Shop August 22, and more
Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh Aug. 22
Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC. Come on by and join this fun, free family event. Pick up free back to school supplies for the kids, while supplies last. Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies. Check … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh Aug. 22
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
