A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is freely given. The Cary Really Really Free Market takes place the fourth Saturday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Walnut Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, North Carolina. Look for more … [Read more...] about Cary Really Really Free Market — Dec. 27
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Candlelit Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Dec. 21
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to a Winter Solstice Candlelit Labyrinth Walk on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. Enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows after your walk. The labyrinth is also open to the public year-round for meditative self-guided walks. Learn about this labyrinth and 8 … [Read more...] about Candlelit Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Dec. 21
Winter Clothing Giveaway and Free Vaccine Clinic at GoRaleigh Bus Station Dec. 18
GoRaleigh is hosting a clothing giveaway and free vaccine clinic on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at GoRaleigh Bus Station, 214 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This giveaway was announced on Facebook. Come by for: … [Read more...] about Winter Clothing Giveaway and Free Vaccine Clinic at GoRaleigh Bus Station Dec. 18
Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
Hillsborough marks the 234th anniversary of when the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, went into force, protecting Americans' essential freedom, on December 15th, 1791. Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing will take place Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. Follow Bill of Rights Day December 15th on Facebook for updates. To mark the 234th anniversary … [Read more...] about Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
Raleigh Really Really Free Market Dec. 14
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. No money is exchanged. Raleigh Really Really Free Market takes place the second Sunday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Rain date is a week later. Make sure check the Raleigh Really Really Free … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market Dec. 14
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 16-19
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from January 16 to 19, 2026. All of these events are free and for all ages. Black Authors Exhibit On Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Black Authors Exhibit will take place at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Join community members to meet and hear from Black authors, who … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 16-19
Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Anniversary Open House Dec. 2
Hayti Heritage Center, at 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. This will be a full-building immersive look at the Hayti Heritage Center's past, present and future. The City of Durham is sponsoring this event, and ABC11 is the media sponsor. The Hayti Heritage Center is located in the … [Read more...] about Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Anniversary Open House Dec. 2
Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting Bull City Kids Closet. They're collecting clean, cold-weather clothing for kids newborn to 18 years old. Read to to learn how to donate clothing and how to receive clothing. Donate to Bull City Kids Closet Please consider donating your gently used kids' clothing, all sizes. The clothing drive is taking place November 12 to 22, 2025, Monday to … [Read more...] about Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Family Volunteer Day at Marbles Kids Museum (and many more volunteer activities with Activate Good)
The winter holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, are a time when many families and individuals are especially interested in volunteering. The holidays can being a renewed sense of gratitude and a desire to give back. Parents often want their children, who receive so much, to have the experience of helping others. And with cold weather on the way, many members of our community are especially … [Read more...] about Family Volunteer Day at Marbles Kids Museum (and many more volunteer activities with Activate Good)
Durham Really Really Free Market Nov. 15
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need. and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money involved. Durham Really Really free Market generally takes place on the third Saturday of the month, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Orchard Park, 1000 S Duke Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market Nov. 15
