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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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
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 27, 2024, 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
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 25, 2024. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
Durham Community Land Trustees is hosting The East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend. It will take place Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Guthrie Avenue and Lathrop Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy music, food and community spirit. If you'd like to get involved or learn more, email info@dclt.org. … [Read more...] about East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day May 18
Experience Hillsborough, a small town with big history, at Historic Hillsborough Excursion Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 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 May 18
Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Celebration May 18
Haitian Flag Day takes place every year on May 18, the anniversary of of the day of the flag's adoption. Here are some facts about Haitian's Flag: Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Haitian Flag Day Celebration -- Family Fun Day is taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 West Lochmere Drive, Cary, NC. The event will feature: Tickets are … [Read more...] about Haitian Flag Day Family Fun Day Celebration May 18
Carry the Load — Memorial Service and Walk at Raleigh National Cemetery
Carry the Load is an organization that honors and remembers our nation's heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders and their families. Carry the Load's Memorial May Campaign takes place during the month of May throughout the country. Carry the Load is hosting a community event on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Raleigh National Cemetery, 501 … [Read more...] about Carry the Load — Memorial Service and Walk at Raleigh National Cemetery
Cary Founder’s Event April 6
The Town of Cary was incorporated on April 3, 1871. The City Doctor Productions present the Founder's Event on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Mayor Weinbrecht will appear as Cary's founder, Frank Page, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on the front steps of Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. He will announce Cary's founding to townspeople. Learn some surprising details from the … [Read more...] about Cary Founder’s Event April 6
Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk 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 Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. During the walk, musical duo Nancy Pitkin and James Long will be set the mood with beautiful echoing flutes and other instruments. Learn about this labyrinth and 8 other labyrinths … [Read more...] about Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth in Smithfield
