John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting a Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Black History Month celebration at Chavis Park Feb. 7
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Join the Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace from Dix Park to the Capitol Jan. 24
A group of Buddhist Monks started an approximately 120-day journey on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, that will take them 2,300 miles to Washington, DC. UPDATE: Walk for Peace has announced their plans for Day 91, January 24, 2026. This is their planned itinerary. Please know that the times are approximate and can be affected by weather and other factors. They will be walking from Apex … [Read more...] about Join the Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace from Dix Park to the Capitol Jan. 24
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission on Jan. 20
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission is hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP. All ages are welcome! Childcare will be provided. Launched in 2017, the National Day of Racial Healing is a national … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission on Jan. 20
22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is hosting the 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The march will start at Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC, at 9 a.m., and will conclude at the First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 105 N West Street, Fuquay-Varina, where a celebration will take place. The celebration will … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
MLK Commemoration at Duke University Jan. 18
Duke University is presenting several events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2026. Read about all of them here. Keep reading to learn about one of them. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CommemorationSunday, January 18, 20263 p.m., at Duke University Chapel401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North CarolinaFree Candis Watts Smith, Professor of Political Science at Duke Trinity College of Arts and … [Read more...] about MLK Commemoration at Duke University Jan. 18
Winter Clothing Giveaway and Free Vaccine Clinic at GoRaleigh Bus Station Dec. 18
GoRaleigh is hosting a clothing giveaway and free vaccine clinic on Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at GoRaleigh Bus Station, 214 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This giveaway was announced on Facebook. Come by for: … [Read more...] about Winter Clothing Giveaway and Free Vaccine Clinic at GoRaleigh Bus Station Dec. 18
Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
Hillsborough marks the 234th anniversary of when the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, went into force, protecting Americans' essential freedom, on December 15th, 1791. Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing will take place Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. Follow Bill of Rights Day December 15th on Facebook for updates. To mark the 234th anniversary … [Read more...] about Bill of Rights Day Community Bell Ringing in Hillsborough Dec. 15
Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Anniversary Open House Dec. 2
Hayti Heritage Center, at 804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an open house on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m. This will be a full-building immersive look at the Hayti Heritage Center's past, present and future. The City of Durham is sponsoring this event, and ABC11 is the media sponsor. The Hayti Heritage Center is located in the … [Read more...] about Hayti Heritage Center’s 50 Year Anniversary Open House Dec. 2
Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting Bull City Kids Closet. They're collecting clean, cold-weather clothing for kids newborn to 18 years old. Read to to learn how to donate clothing and how to receive clothing. Donate to Bull City Kids Closet Please consider donating your gently used kids' clothing, all sizes. The clothing drive is taking place November 12 to 22, 2025, Monday to … [Read more...] about Bull City Kids Closet — shop for FREE clothes Nov. 25
Family Volunteer Day at Marbles Kids Museum (and many more volunteer activities with Activate Good)
The winter holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, are a time when many families and individuals are especially interested in volunteering. The holidays can being a renewed sense of gratitude and a desire to give back. Parents often want their children, who receive so much, to have the experience of helping others. And with cold weather on the way, many members of our community are especially … [Read more...] about Family Volunteer Day at Marbles Kids Museum (and many more volunteer activities with Activate Good)
