North Carolina's revolutionary past comes to life at Hillsborough's celebration of the 250th anniversary of The Third Provincial Congress on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in historic downtown Hillsborough. This free public event honors the pivotal 1775 gathering that helped shape the path to independence and is part of North Carolina’s America 250 commemorations. The … [Read more...] about Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
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Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
WUNC is hosting a free event: Navigating Your K-12 Options on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited and registration is required. WUNC News invites you to a community conversation exploring the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter … [Read more...] about Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
National Night Out Celebrations in Raleigh Aug. 5
City of Raleigh National Night Out Events The Raleigh Police Department is going to be visiting many neighborhood National Night Out celebrations on August 5, 2025. Here is a list of Raleigh National Night Out neighborhood celebrations. The list includes the neighborhood, address and time. If you live in one of the neighborhoods, please stop by! … [Read more...] about National Night Out Celebrations in Raleigh Aug. 5
National Night Out in North Hills Aug. 5
North Hill is hosting a National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Commons, 4160 Main at North Hills, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Activities typically include: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in North Hills Aug. 5
National Night Out in Carrboro Aug 5, including free food, dunk tank, more…
Carrboro Police Department invites the community to National Night Out at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Here is some of what's going on: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Carrboro Aug 5, including free food, dunk tank, more…
National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina Aug. 5
The Fuquay-Varina Police Department is hosting a National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The address is 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The event includes: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina Aug. 5
Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Pittsboro Baptist Church, at 121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Impact Pittsboro on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please fill out this form. All items are first come, first served, while supplies and time lasts. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Free bottled water being distributed in Hillsborough July 8
Orange County announced on Facebook that free bottled water is being distributed on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. If you've been affected by the flooding and need bottled water, just stop by Hillsborough Commons, 113 May Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina: One case per vehicle. First-come, first-served. … [Read more...] about Free bottled water being distributed in Hillsborough July 8
Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh June 28
The City of Raleigh is distributing free weather radios to the community. NOAA weather radios distribute continuous updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies. Most run on battery power, making them useful during power outages. Weather alert radios broadcast from several VHF frequencies. No cell towers are required. If you can't charge your cell phone, or … [Read more...] about Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh June 28
Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Open Chapel Hill Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a town-wide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace. You can start at any one of the seven Town of Chapel Hill locations. When you get there, you’ll pick up a passport … [Read more...] about Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
