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: Shrek 2 on July 26
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Movie on the Lawn at The Rookery in Hillsborough: A League of Their Own July 24
The Rookery, at 115 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor movie night on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 9 p.m. The movie is A League of Their Own. BYO chairs or blankets, and snacks. Beverages will be available for purchase. It's free to attend. … [Read more...] about Movie on the Lawn at The Rookery in Hillsborough: A League of Their Own July 24
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
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
The Concept: Film and Dance Social June 29
The Concept: Film and Dance Social is an experience created by a local artist and dancer to share in conceptual storytelling and creativity. Films will be PG and PG-13. Films are followed by a dance party. The dance party is age 18+. The event takes place Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Perfect Lovers, 2823 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $8 in advance … [Read more...] about The Concept: Film and Dance Social June 29
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, on the Duke University campus, is hosting a summer outdoor movie series. The series celebrates the college experience with heartwarming films about determinatoin, humor and unforgettable friendships. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, 2025 on Terrace on the Green. 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. The films are free and open … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Free kids’ movies this summer at Triangle Cinemas
Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing kids' movies for FREE this summer. The free movies take place from Tuesday to Thursday, plus three Fridays, from June 24 to August 15, 2025. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and the movies start at 10 a.m. No outside food or drink permitted, but discounted Kid Combos are available. Summer 2025 Schedule … [Read more...] about Free kids’ movies this summer at Triangle Cinemas
Free summer movie program for kids at Marquee Wakefield 12
Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting free family movies this summer. The program runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from June 24 to August 13, 2025. On each day you'll get the choice of two movies at 9:30 a.m. Here's what's playing at Marquee Cinemas: … [Read more...] about Free summer movie program for kids at Marquee Wakefield 12
Solstice Fest at Shadowbox Studio
Shadowbox Studio hosts film events, as well as live music and other arts events. Sometimes there's a ticket required, and sometimes the events are free, but donations are always appreciated. Shadowbox Studio is at 220-D Dominion Street, Durham, inside the Ample Storage complex. You can find their events at shadowboxstudio.org/events/. Upcoming Events Photographer Slideshow … [Read more...] about Solstice Fest at Shadowbox Studio
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
