The Town of Carrboro is presenting a Poets Party on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This event is free and open to the community. This event will serve as a farewell to the current Carrboro Poet Laureate, Liza Wolff-Francis, and to welcome the town's new Poet Laureate, Dr. Amanda Bennett. The … [Read more...] about Poets Party in Carrboro Jan. 10
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MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 10, 2026. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Activities will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life, including: This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required. Look for updates … [Read more...] about MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
Kwanzaa Celebration in Carrboro Dec. 27
The Town of Carrboro is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. The Kwanzaa celebration will honor the rich cultural heritage and enduring spirit of the African American community. This joyous gathering will feature live performances, … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration in Carrboro Dec. 27
Chapboro Book Crawl Oct. 5 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
The Chapboro Book Crawl will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This all-day event is brought together by four local bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Golden Fig Books200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews109 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Peel Gallery708 W Rosemary Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flyleaf … [Read more...] about Chapboro Book Crawl Oct. 5 — visit bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win prizes
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
Book Harvest is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Book Harvest Family Space, 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Book Harvest Sept. 20: story times, cultural activities and free books to take home!
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
Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
Local Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Triangle Town Center June 21
Barnes & Noble at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Unit 2107, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Local Author Meet & Greet on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. Authors from several different genres, for children and adults, will be there, ready to talk about their books and sign copies for you. … [Read more...] about Local Author Meet & Greet at Barnes & Noble Triangle Town Center June 21
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…
Race Amity Day June 7: music, storytelling, children’s activities, more…
Partners in Racial Justice are hosting Race Amity Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m., at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 U.S. Hwy 64 West Business, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This free, family-friendly event promises a vibrant afternoon filled with art, music, song, poetry, theater, storytelling, children’s activities, and more. The theme is "One Human … [Read more...] about Race Amity Day June 7: music, storytelling, children’s activities, more…
