Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. As is the case with all Wake County Parks, … [Read more...] about Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July 7
National Day of Rock-n-Roll is July 7, 2025. Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating with a special offer. Wear a concert or band t-shirt in-store to receive a BOGO entrée deal. If you're a Moe's Rewards member, you can stack the BOGO deal with Moe's Monday offer, which is a specially priced burrito or bowl, and chips and salsa. Buy one entrée (Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, … [Read more...] about Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July 7
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance UPDATE: The dance is not taking place in October, 2025. This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's just $2 on the 2nd … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map
Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines. What's the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile -- the physics of the ball, flippers and bumpers create a different experience every time. Pinball machines feature fun themes, often based on movies or TV shows. The visual art on the machines can be really stunning. Pinball fans … [Read more...] about Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map
Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Smurfs will be released in theaters July 18, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on July 12, 2025. This advance screening is at Regal Brier Creek, 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Doors open at 10 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be careful about ads that … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the top events in the Triangle in July. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Read about some highlighted events, or jump right to our day by day list … [Read more...] about Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
National Fried Chicken Day Deals July 6
Sunday, July 6, 2025, is National Fried Chicken Day. Read on for a few deals for the special day. At chains, not all locations might participate. Please check first. Bronchon Korean Fried Chicken Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken is offering a special online-only promotion from Friday, July 4, through Sunday, July 6. Customers ordering through the Bonchon app or Bonchon.com will receive $5 off … [Read more...] about National Fried Chicken Day Deals July 6
100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
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Looking for ways to keep kids busy at home without relying on screens? We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. But, eventually, it might be in everyone's best interest for kids to take part in some non-screen activities, and that's where this list comes in. None of these activities require hard-to-find instructions, or any unusual material. Most … [Read more...] about 100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend at Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin RoadChapel Hill, North Carolina. The farm will be hosting its Watermelon Festival on July 4, 5, and 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The cost is $14.95 for each person age 4 and older. Purchase tickets here. Enjoy all the farm activities, as well as all the watermelon you can eat! There will also be watermelon … [Read more...] about Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
UPDATE: The Community Work Days have ended for 2025. Paperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Gift, which will premiere on August 8, 2025, and will be presented every weekend through September 28 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The puppet troupe is acclaimed and loved not just for their annual summer show, but for their participation in parades … [Read more...] about Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
