The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
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Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father’s Day
Celebrate Father's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. On June 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring the kids to the Great Lawn Pavilion, and you can all unleash your creativity. Art supplies will be on hand for everyone to explore and create with. … [Read more...] about Art Cart at Downtown Cary Park: Father’s Day
NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar and Film Screening June 14
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Summer Bazaar on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the SECU Auditorium and Education Lobby in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, food, music and film screenings. The bazaar is free to attend. The film screenings are $10, or $5 for … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar and Film Screening June 14
Butterflies, Bees and Insects Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center June 14 — free art activities for all ages
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, at 123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Art LAB, once a month. Art LAB features free arts activities for all ages. It's free to attend, but please register online or in person. These activities take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following days. Please click on the links below to learn more or to register. Schedule for Art LAB Winter … [Read more...] about Butterflies, Bees and Insects Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center June 14 — free art activities for all ages
Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
One of North Carolina's most fascinating roadside attractions is the Shangri-La Stone Village, at 11535 NC-86, Prospect Hill, NC. It's 17 miles north of Hillsborough and 31 miles north of Chapel Hill, so it's an easy day trip for anyone in the Triangle, or a great little side trip for visitors. Henry Warren, a retired tobacco farmer, started creating the village in 1968, at the age of 72, as … [Read more...] about Visit the Shangri-La Stone Village Near Hillsborough
Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
Very soon -- spring of 2025 -- kids and playful adults in Raleigh will have a brand new place to play at Dix Park. Gipson Play Plaza features 18.5 acres of playgrounds, gathering spaces, gardens, art and skyline views. One unique thing about Gipson Play Plaza is that it includes elements that can be used by people of all ages. In fact, it will be the largest adventure playground in the … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Gipson Play Plaza June 6-8 — music, dance, art, more…
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 7-8, including a Seconds Sale on Sunday
Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, is holding his Summer Kiln Opening. The hours are: Final Weekend Enjoy an outing to the pottery - walk inside the kilns and shop in the large barn/showroom full of lovely functional and decorative handmade pottery. Since 1983, master potter Mark Hewitt has been making fine-crafted pottery - fabulous mugs, dinner plates, cereal … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 7-8, including a Seconds Sale on Sunday
“The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30
Celebrate the beginning of LGBTQ Pride month by visiting the Raleigh debut of “The In Between Exhibit: Portraits and Stories by LGBTQ Christians” at St. Paul’s Christian Church, 3331 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, from Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1, 2205. “The In Between” is a film photography portrait series curated by local artist, Molly Byrom, highlighting the unique stories … [Read more...] about “The In Between Exhibit: Stories & Portraits of LGBTQ Christians at St. Paul’s Christian Church — opening reception May 30
Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. The concerts will feature music from a wide variety of genres. Check back soon for the band lineup. Six Sunday in Spring Concert … [Read more...] about Six Sundays in Spring concerts in Wake Forest
Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31
Lune Spark Center for Creativity is hosting a grand opening celebration at 146 W Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event features: Lune Spark is a creativity center for kids. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Lune Spark Center for Creativity in Holly Springs May 31
