The nearby town of Franklinton is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, March 1, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. It’s free to attend. Franklinton is in the northeast corner of the Triangle. It’s about a 39 minute drive from Raleigh, but just a 15 minute drive from Wake Forest, and a 10 minute drive from Youngsville. The celebration will take place in front of the Owls Roost on Main Street. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Celebration in Franklinton
Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center — free art activities for all ages
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, at 123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Art LAB, once a month. Art LAB features free arts activities for all ages. It's free to attend, but please register online or in person. These activities take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following days. Please click on the links below to learn more or to register. Schedule for Art LAB Winter … [Read more...] about Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center — free art activities for all ages
Fall Back Vintage Market at Raleigh Iron Works Feb. 22-23
Shop for retro finds at Fall Back Vintage Market on February 22 and 23, 2025, at Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission … [Read more...] about Fall Back Vintage Market at Raleigh Iron Works Feb. 22-23
Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson, and more
Downtown Public House, at 113 Goldsboro Street N, Wilson, North Carolina, frequently hosts live music and more. You can find their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Read on for a few! Upcoming Events Live music: Nathan Harris & The FloodFriday, February 28, 20257 p.m.Free Rooted in groove-rock, this band also plays classic covers, original music and cosmic instrumental … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Jazz Jam, with free gumbo, at Downtown Public House in Wilson, and more
Mardi Gras Party with Boom Unit Brass Band at Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop
The Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street, hosts lots of great live music, and most shows are very inexpensive. There are even some free shows. (See below.) The Pour House also has a record store in their upstairs space. It features both new and used vinyl. The record store is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day, and during select performances. You can also shop online. The … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Party with Boom Unit Brass Band at Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop
Geek Garage Sale at Atomic Empire in Durham Feb. 22
Need to clear out your stash of old games and toys? Want to raid someone else's stash of toys and games? Either way, the Geek Garage Sale at Atomic Empire, 3400 Westgate Drive, Durham, will help you do the job. It takes place Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. It costs just $5 to register to sell items. Registration opens July 24, and closes August 21, 2024. If you … [Read more...] about Geek Garage Sale at Atomic Empire in Durham Feb. 22
93 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2025, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about 93 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
Spring Fling at Boxyard RTP March 22
Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, is a 15,000 square foot "cargotecture" development, made of upcycled shipping containers, with a central pavilion for performances. Plans for Boxyard RTP include food and beverage vendors, as well as several retailers and service providers. Read on to learn about some of the upcoming events at Boxyard RTP. Also, check on Boxyard RTP's … [Read more...] about Spring Fling at Boxyard RTP March 22
JC Raulston Arboretum: Intro to Gardening in the South
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about JC Raulston Arboretum: Intro to Gardening in the South
Backyard Treasures Plant Sale
Backyard Treasures Plant Sale, presented by Friends of Durham County Extension Master Gardeners, takes place April 5, 2025, starting at 10 a.m., at Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The sale will end when items are sold out. This is a free event. The plants start at $4, and include veggies, native plants, house plants, perennials, trees and … [Read more...] about Backyard Treasures Plant Sale
