Black History Trolley Tour Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $15. The tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will disembark for a tour of the Historic … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour March 2
Mardi Gras Celebration in Franklinton
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
Ethos Children’s Business Fair in Apex March 1
The annual Ethos Children's Business Fair is a free, public, community event hosted by the Ethos School, a Montessori and Acton Academy in the where children between the ages of 6 and 15 have independently started up their businesses beginning to end from product design and creation to business plan and marketing strategy, product promotion and booth display. The Ethos Children's Business Fair … [Read more...] about Ethos Children’s Business Fair in Apex March 1
Annual Animal Adoption Day at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its annual Annual Animal Adoption Event on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet pets from Safe Haven for Cats, Neshama Animal Rescue, and Perfectly Imperfect Pups! … [Read more...] about Annual Animal Adoption Day at City of Raleigh Museum
Three Lions Pub’s Anniversary Party: FREE deep fried turkey, stand-up comedy and more
Three Lions Pub, at 306 East Nash Street, Louisburg, North Carolina, is celebrating its third anniversary on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 3 p.m. until close. This event is free -- and there's even free food. Enjoy comedy, live music and more. The comedy show is hosted by Joel Fuster and features: … [Read more...] about Three Lions Pub’s Anniversary Party: FREE deep fried turkey, stand-up comedy and more
Free prom dresses at Apex Prom Shoppe — Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
Apex Prom Shoppe is a one-weekend-only, annual FREE shop for prom dresses and accessories. Apex United Methodist Church, 100 S Hughes Street, Apex, North Carolina, has been holding this event for years, and they have more dresses than ever this year -- over 1,000 dresses. Girls planning to attend prom (or other formal dance) are welcome to come in a shop for dresses and accessories. Apex … [Read more...] about Free prom dresses at Apex Prom Shoppe — Feb. 28 & Mar. 1
20 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
No matter how you like to celebrate Mardi Gras, there's a party for you in the Triangle. Learn about a couple of the major events and then keep reading for a day by day list of Mardi Gras events that are free or cheap to attend in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Drinks are on you though! Most events take place either Saturday, March 1, or Tuesday, March 4, 2025. We include both … [Read more...] about 20 Mardi Gras Celebrations in the Triangle
EcoKids Program at North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) Also, please take … [Read more...] about EcoKids Program at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Fourth Friday Fire at West Point on the Eno
The Fourth Friday of the month, during select months, Durham Parks and Recreation hosts Fourth Friday Fire. At these events, guests can sit next to a warm, crackling campfire, while learning about the wonder of nature from knowledgeable staff. S'mores fixings are provided! These events are free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required, but … [Read more...] about Fourth Friday Fire at West Point on the Eno
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in North Carolina. This will be a day of competition dancing, music … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
