Mystic Farm & Distillery is set on a 22-acre farm at 1413 Stallings Road, Durham, NC, just minutes from Downtown Durham and North Raleigh. It's a home-grown operation: they grow their own wheat and corn to distill and barrel in their 3000 square foot distillery. They've got bee hives on the farm producing honey. You can find Mystic's upcoming events by following their Facebook page … [Read more...] about Chili Cookoff at Durham’s Mystic Farm and Distillery Feb. 7, and more…
Film
Full Frame Winter Road show at The Cary Theater — get free tickets
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is presenting three films at its Winter Road Show at Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina. The screenings are free and open to the public, but attendees are asked to reserve a free ticket through The Cary Theater website. The films are Oscar-shortlisted documentaries that were standout titles in the 2025 Full Frame Documentary … [Read more...] about Full Frame Winter Road show at The Cary Theater — get free tickets
NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
The Baxter, the arcade bar at 108 N Graham Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting New Year's Eve party on December 31, 2025. This event was announced on Facebook. Admission is free. The event is open to ages 18+ with ID. The event will include free popcorn (and maybe pizza!) The schedule: … [Read more...] about NYE Bash at The Baxter: Stranger Things Finale and Dance Party
Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Blast on December 14, 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Everything at this event is free, and it's for the whole family. RSVP is required. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Christmas Blast at Grove Park Chapel — free dinner, hot cocoa bar, movie, much more on Dec. 14
Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown holiday specials left network TV a few years ago. They moved to Apple TV+, which requires a paid subscription to view much of the programming. Apple has sole rights to the Peanuts series, including the holiday specials, through 2030. This move to a paid … [Read more...] about Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only
Triangle Cinemas hosting free Santa event, including pictures, Christmas movies, more Dec. 13
Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a free Meet Santa event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes: Kids' snack trays will be available at a discounted rate. … [Read more...] about Triangle Cinemas hosting free Santa event, including pictures, Christmas movies, more Dec. 13
Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in Downtown Durham on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting. This is a free event. This is a rescheduled date. It will take place at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 4 to 7 p.m. Highlights in the Plaza Food & Beverages … [Read more...] about Downtown Durham Holiday Tree Lighting Dec. 6
“Pay what you can” screening of film, Afloat, at the Varsity Theater in Chapel Hill Nov. 21
Afloat, a short film by NCSU alum Tae Park and Core One Studios Production, is being screened on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are "pay what you can." Owen, in his 20s, returns to his hometown in Wilmington after failing to build a life in New York. Working as a busboy, he wrestles with shame, fear and unresolved trauma. When he discovers an experimental pill that claims to … [Read more...] about “Pay what you can” screening of film, Afloat, at the Varsity Theater in Chapel Hill Nov. 21
Kids Movie Night Mania at Grove Park Chapel Nov. 9
Grove Park Chapel, 605 Sherron Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Kids' Movie Night on Sunday, November 9 2025, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event for kids ages 3-12. Registration is required. Parents, get ready to drop off your little movie stars for an afternoon packed with fun, friends, and flavor! While you enjoy a couple of hours to yourself, your kids will be having an … [Read more...] about Kids Movie Night Mania at Grove Park Chapel Nov. 9
Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Casablanca while crafting on Nov. 6 at Garner Performing Arts Center
In partnership with the Garner Performing Arts Center, the NC Museum of History invites you to bring your favorite craft supplies to a free showing of the classic World War II-era film Casablanca. Crafting at the Cinema takes place Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, North Carolina. Admission is free, but tickets … [Read more...] about Crafting at the Cinema: Watch Casablanca while crafting on Nov. 6 at Garner Performing Arts Center
