Diaper Bank of North Carolina is hosting an emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The distribution will take place in the back parking lot. Federal workers experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing federal furlough are invited to attend and receive free … [Read more...] about Emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers Oct. 29: Free diapers and more
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Swimsgiving in Smithfield on Nov. 8: Donate food and go swimming!
Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center, 600 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting Swimsgiving on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Admission to the pool is 4 cans of non-perishable food items per person. All cans of food go to families in the community who need a little help for the holidays. … [Read more...] about Swimsgiving in Smithfield on Nov. 8: Donate food and go swimming!
Won Buddhist Temple Open House in Chapel Hill Oct. 18: drumming, tea ceremony, kids’ activities, more
Won Buddhism of North Carolina is hosting a Temple Open House at 8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event that includes a tea ceremony, sound bath, Korean drumming, kids' activities and more. Schedule 12:00 - Gathering at Il-Won Garden (music and snacks) 1:00 - Opening Ceremony 2:00 - 5:00 - Mini-classes and … [Read more...] about Won Buddhist Temple Open House in Chapel Hill Oct. 18: drumming, tea ceremony, kids’ activities, more
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Duke University is hosting a Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Order of events: … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Pride Picnic in Chapel Hill Oct. 4
Orange County Department of Aging is presenting Pride Picnic on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC 86, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Celebrate Love Out Loud in honor of National Coming Out Day. It's free to attend. Register by calling 919-968-2070. Go to Orangecountync.gov/PicnicWithPride to sign up for your favorite side dish to share. Main … [Read more...] about Pride Picnic in Chapel Hill Oct. 4
Carry the Load Patriot Day — help clean headstones and the grounds at Raleigh National Cemetery Sept. 11
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 is hosting a Patriot Day event at Raleigh National Cemetery, 501 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Help to clean headstones and beautify the grounds from … [Read more...] about Carry the Load Patriot Day — help clean headstones and the grounds at Raleigh National Cemetery Sept. 11
Hillsborough history celebration Sept. 6: A Celebration of The Third Provincial Congress
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
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 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…
