Rootle's Block Party Live is a free event for kids on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at University Place, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. This is a day of music, characters, and hands-on activities with Read-a-roo and her PBS KIDS friends. Here's what's going on: Performances (Main Stage) 10 a.m.: African American Dance Ensemble 10:15 a.m.: The Feeling … [Read more...] about Rootle’s Block Party Live at University Place in Chapel Hill
Film
Harry Potter Marathon at the Lumina (free admission if you’re in costume)
The Lumina Theater, at Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, is showing all 8 Harry Potter movies, to close out the summer. Tickets are just $5, but if you come in costume (NOT Muggles attire!) admission is free! The screenings will be every day from Friday, August 23rd, to Monday, September 2nd, 2019. Showtimes will be: 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 9:30 … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Marathon at the Lumina (free admission if you’re in costume)
Road Show Summer Series from Full Frame: free screenings around the Triangle
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival's Road Show Summer Series is a series of free film screenings at various locations throughout the summer. This summer the screenings take place in Durham, Cary and Raleigh. Reservations are not required, but are recommended, because space is limited. Reservations open to the general public one day before the screening. Follow the links below for … [Read more...] about Road Show Summer Series from Full Frame: free screenings around the Triangle
Durham 150 Fiesta! (free event)–film, arts and crafts, free food, more
Fiesta! is a free event that is part of Durham's 150th Anniversary celebrations this year. It takes place Sunday, September 15th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at The Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W. Morgan Street Durham. FIESTA! Durham 150 Signature Event is presented by Nuevo South Media and sponsored by Durham Technical Community College and James Scott Farrin. Here's some of what is … [Read more...] about Durham 150 Fiesta! (free event)–film, arts and crafts, free food, more
Free film, hot dogs and live music at Shadowbox Studio
Shadowbox Studio and Blastco Productions present: Movie Loft, monthly film screenings with accompanying music/bands/sounds/stuff. Classics to schlock, unheralded gems to timely revivals, the tawdry to the topical, regional interest to worldly flair. Shadowbox also hosts other events, like art and live music. Note: donations are welcome! Also, there are generally free hot dogs. Shadowbox … [Read more...] about Free film, hot dogs and live music at Shadowbox Studio
Centennial Cinema Series: Free outdoor movies on NC State’s Centennial Campus
Enjoy free outdoor movies every Friday in September on NC State's Centennial Campus. Scroll down for the movie schedule. Centennial Cinema Series takes place at Lake Raleigh Meadows, Campus Shore Drive, Raleigh. The events are brought to you by Visit Centennial, Alamo Drafthouse and NC State Libraries. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Non-perishable food donations, for both … [Read more...] about Centennial Cinema Series: Free outdoor movies on NC State’s Centennial Campus
Hillsborough Classic Film Society Screens Wall-E during Last Fridays Art Walk
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that is showing classic, foreign and independent films once a month in Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. At each film there is an expert speaker who sets the background for the film. There's also free popcorn. You can bring a folding chair, which you might find to be more comfortable than the library … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society Screens Wall-E during Last Fridays Art Walk
7 free and cheap kids’ movie programs this summer
Parents, if you need something to do on weekdays this summer with your kids, check out these indoor movie series. They are all very inexpensive, and a great way to get out of the sun. Most are free, and none are expensive. You might also be interested in: Free things to do this week in the Triangle--updated weekly Free and cheap outdoor movies in the Triangle Free and cheap … [Read more...] about 7 free and cheap kids’ movie programs this summer
Canceled: Movie by Moonlight at Dix Park: Incredibles 2, with superhero meet and greet, parade and costume contest
The City of Raleigh is once again presenting the popular Movies by Moonlight series at Dorothea Dix Park. Scroll down to see the 2019 schedule for Movies by Moonlight. Location The movie will be in Flowers Field. The best park entrances to use are Hunt Drive off of Western Boulevard or Blair Drive off of Centennial Parkway. The address of the field is roughly 2105 Umstead Drive for those … [Read more...] about Canceled: Movie by Moonlight at Dix Park: Incredibles 2, with superhero meet and greet, parade and costume contest
Movies by Starlite at Southern Village
The Lumina Theater at Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, will once again, in 2019, be presenting a low-cost outdoor movie series, Movies by Starlite. The cost is $5 (kids under 5 are free.) Here are some things to know about the movies series: All showings take place on the Southern Village Green across from the Lumina Theater All tickets are $5 (kids under 5 are … [Read more...] about Movies by Starlite at Southern Village
