Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines. What's the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile -- the physics of the ball, flippers and bumpers create a different experience every time. Pinball machines feature fun themes, often based on movies or TV shows. The visual art on the machines can be really stunning. Pinball fans … [Read more...] about Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map
Entertainment
Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Smurfs will be released in theaters July 18, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on July 12, 2025. This advance screening is at Regal Brier Creek, 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Doors open at 10 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be careful about ads that … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
Paperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Gift, which will premiere on August 8, 2025, and will be presented every weekend through September 28 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The puppet troupe is acclaimed and loved not just for their annual summer show, but for their participation in parades and festivals and their work in the … [Read more...] about Help Paperhand Puppet Intervention build giant puppets for their summer show! Community work days every Saturday
Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough July 5 — FREE beef sliders and more
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough July 5 — FREE beef sliders and more
Cars and Coffee Morrisville July 5
Cars and Coffee Morrisville is a free event that takes place the first Saturday of the month, year round, at the Imperial Center, 5425 Page Road, Durham. This is one of the Southeast's largest monthly car events. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation to the month's charity is appreciated. There's a theme every month, but all makes and models … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Morrisville July 5
Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham
Duke Arts is partnering with The Streets at Southpoint for Music on Main. This is a series of free concerts at the Cinema Circle Stage at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Durham, North Carolina. Music on Main takes place every Saturday from May 10 to October, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Please bring a chair or blanket for seating. Takeout is available from Streets at Southpoint … [Read more...] about Duke Arts Curating Music on Main Concerts at The Streets at Southpoint in Durham
Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 5
The Town of Archer Lodge, in Johnston County, is hosting their Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It will take place at Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton. … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 5
Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
Holly Springs is celebrating Independence Day with its annual fireworks show on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. The celebration features live music, food and fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, or towels as the event is lawn … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Fireworks Show on July 5
The “Get Down at the Plant” in Pittsboro on July 5
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is home to Chatham Beverage District, which includes a brewery, cideries, a distillery and more. You can find a list of the businesses here. Many of these businesses host events, and there are also some special events that take place in common areas or at several venues. Here are some upcoming events. Find more events at The Plant here. Upcoming … [Read more...] about The “Get Down at the Plant” in Pittsboro on July 5
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: The Wild Robot July 5
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays, they'll be showing a family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: The Wild Robot July 5
