Millbrook United Methodist Church, at 1712 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a food pantry that's open every Saturday (with some exceptions; see below) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All who need help are welcome to come twice a month for food. The pantry is open to anyone. First come, first served. Park in the lot off of Old Wake Forest and go up the walkway to the courtyard. The … [Read more...] about Millbrook United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry open to guests on Saturday mornings
MUM’s Kitchen: Free Meal, Bingo and more at Millbrook United Methodist Church
Millbrook United Methodist Church, 1712 E Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts MUM's Kitchen four times a year. MUM's Kitchen is a time of free food, fellowship, and Faith Bingo with prizes. Each event features a free meal, lovingly prepared and fully covered by us at Millbrook United Methodist Church. Each gathering includes a main course, drinks, and dessert. Join Millbrook … [Read more...] about MUM’s Kitchen: Free Meal, Bingo and more at Millbrook United Methodist Church
Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about Free Tours at at Stagville for Black History Month on Feb. 7
Crowder By Night at Crowder County Park on Feb. 6, and more…
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. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Crowder By Night at Crowder County Park on Feb. 6, and more…
Free February programs at Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, drop-in science, kids’ programs, more…
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Free February programs at Historic Yates Mill County Park: Guided hikes, drop-in science, kids’ programs, more…
Rainbow Market, cabaret night and more, at Speakeasy
Speakeasy, at 100 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, is a spot for drinks and local music. You can find their events on their website calendar and on Facebook. Upcoming Events Other Trevor Presents Hypnotic Focus: a night of cerebral dance and flowFriday, January 30, 20269 p.m.FreeAges 18+ North Carolina native Other Trevor returns from a 16-year journey through the heart of the San … [Read more...] about Rainbow Market, cabaret night and more, at Speakeasy
Join the Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace from Dix Park to the Capitol Jan. 24
A group of Buddhist Monks started an approximately 120-day journey on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, that will take them 2,300 miles to Washington, DC. UPDATE: Walk for Peace has announced their plans for Day 91, January 24, 2026. This is their planned itinerary. Please know that the times are approximate and can be affected by weather and other factors. They will be walking from Apex … [Read more...] about Join the Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace from Dix Park to the Capitol Jan. 24
Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social in Cary Feb. 14
Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Mardi Gras Live! on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The event features: More info in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Live at Sports & Social in Cary Feb. 14
Postponed: Love Thy Neighbor: Free Community Meal and Clothing Giveaway at Wendell Baptist Church
UPDATE: This event has been postponed, due to the inclement weather. Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting "Love Thy Neighbor," a free community meal and clothing giveaway, on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is intended for people in need in Wendell and Zebulon. Please register here if you'd like to go, to help with … [Read more...] about Postponed: Love Thy Neighbor: Free Community Meal and Clothing Giveaway at Wendell Baptist Church
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
