Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting their Wednesday at One program on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch at 12:30 p.m., and then, at 1 p.m., try a chocolate making class. The whole family is welcome. It's all FREE to attend. Please register here so that Grace Lutheran Church can make sure they have enough food and … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Chocolate Making Class Nov. 18
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Wake Forest Free Market Oct. 9 (rescheduled date)
Wake Forest Indivisible is holding its first ever Really Free Market on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 326 E Juniper Avenue, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date. Announced on Facebook. At a free market, everything is really free. No buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is given away freely. People bring items like books, … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Free Market Oct. 9 (rescheduled date)
Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 8
Two Green Thumbs Garden Club and the Town of Knightdale are presenting a Veterans Day Tribute on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park Veterans Memorial, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Tribute in Knightdale Nov. 8
National Night Out event in Wake Forest Oct 5
The Wake Forest Police Department is hosting its National Night Out celebration on Monday, October 5, 2026 (NOT in August), from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The October date is to take advantage of cooler temperatures. The event will feature: … [Read more...] about National Night Out event in Wake Forest Oct 5
Raleigh Really Really Free Market Oct. 11
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. In addition to goods, people might be sharing skills, services or activities. Some past shares have been: 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, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market Oct. 11
The Heart of Wisdom: Trusting God at the End of Life — free program Oct. 24
The Heart of Wisdom: Trusting God at the End of Life is a series of presentations on the medical, Legal and ethical issues facing end of life decisions. If you or a loved one are facing hard questions and choices, or if you are a professional helping clients navigate end of life matters, this seminar is for you. Lunch provided. This is a FREE event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to … [Read more...] about The Heart of Wisdom: Trusting God at the End of Life — free program Oct. 24
Fall Equinox Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Sept. 22
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, North Carolina, invites the community to a Fall Equinox Nature Gratitude Walk on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. This event is a time for personal meditation. Hosted by St. Mary Magdalen Chapter of Daughters of the King. The labyrinth is also open to the public year-round … [Read more...] about Fall Equinox Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Sept. 22
Community Baby Shower in Apex Nov. 7 — registration is open now
Are you expecting a baby or know someone who is? Apex First Baptist Church, in partnership with the North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness and the Apex First Foundation, invites expectant mothers and their families to register for the 2026 Community Baby Shower. The event takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Apex Friendship High School, 7801 Humie Olive Road, … [Read more...] about Community Baby Shower in Apex Nov. 7 — registration is open now
Luminary & Freedom Stories at Bennett Place Historic Site on Sept. 18
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, North Carolina, is the site of the largest surrender of the Civil War. On September 18, 2026, Bennett Place is hosting Luminary and Freedom Stories from 7 to 9:30 p.m. This is a free event. Please reserved a free timed ticket here. During this special luminary program, Bennett Place invites you to reflect on the end of … [Read more...] about Luminary & Freedom Stories at Bennett Place Historic Site on Sept. 18
Interfaith Peace Vigil in Remembrance of 9/11 in Cary
The Brahma Kumaris Raleigh Meditation Center, at 136 Quade Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Peace Vigil in Remembrance of 9/11 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This event is open to the public and free. Please register at the above link. This is a free interfaith gathering centered on remembrance, peace, hope, and unity. Participants will honor the first … [Read more...] about Interfaith Peace Vigil in Remembrance of 9/11 in Cary
