Throughout the month of June, you'll find many Pride Month events in the Triangle. These events bring together the LGBTQ+ community and friends to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, celebrate, and educate. Read on for a day by day list of Pride events in the Triangle. Please note that there are also Pride events that take place in other times of the year, and those events will be included on … [Read more...] about Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
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Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 29, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. The event is … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
Free flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 27, 2023. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. The tradition of placing flags on the graves of fallen servicemen and servicewomen on Memorial Day has a long and meaningful history. After the Civil War, the … [Read more...] about Free flag from Ace Hardware for Memorial Day
Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day June 24
Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local sites are coming together to showcase Hillsborough's historic significance through demonstrations, exhibits, tours and more. This is a great chance to learn about this unique little town and take pride in its historic roots! Stop by the … [Read more...] about Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day June 24
Free concerts, fitness classes and artist markets at Fenton in Cary
Fenton is a mixed use development at 855 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary. It features office, retail, a hotel and more. It regularly holds free events for the community. Read on to see what's coming up... You can find the upcoming events at fentonnc.com. Here's some of what's coming up: Fenton Live LatinbeatsTuesday, May 23, 20236 to 9 p.m.Free The first 2 hours will also feature dance … [Read more...] about Free concerts, fitness classes and artist markets at Fenton in Cary
Summer Solstice Creativity Retreat at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to a Summer Solstice Creativity Retreat on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event includes: Free and open to the public. The labyrinth is behind the church, on Church Street. The labyrinth is a place where people come to meditate, relax, pray and heal. The space is used for silent … [Read more...] about Summer Solstice Creativity Retreat at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
Haitian Flag Day Celebrations
Celebrate Haitian Flag Day at one of these events. Haitian Flag Day -- Rep Your Flag Party On Friday, May 19, 2023, there will be a special event, Rep Your Flag Party, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., at Nuvo Lounge Bar, 808 Hodges Street, Raleigh, NC. Vag Lavi will be performing live for the first time in the Triangle! Expect a night of good company, Haitian and carribean music to jam to all … [Read more...] about Haitian Flag Day Celebrations
Durham Really Really Free Market
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. You might also be interested in the Carrboro Really Really Free Market, which takes place the first Saturday of the month. The market takes place across from the … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market
10 Labyrinths to visit in the Triangle
Walking a labyrinth is an ancient practice from many faiths and traditions, with the goal of meditation, contemplation and prayer. It's a practice that you can do right here in the Triangle, if you know where to look. There are labyrinths all over the Triangle, at churches, hospitals, camps and more. We have listed labyrinths in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Smithfield, and Durham. A … [Read more...] about 10 Labyrinths to visit in the Triangle
Free Paper Shredding Events in the Triangle
Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal documents that include confidential information. Several organizations regularly hold free paper shredding events in the Triangle. We will be regularly … [Read more...] about Free Paper Shredding Events in the Triangle
