Many North Carolina State Parks usually offer Thanksgiving Weekend hikes and nature programs. These programs are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of the weekend. The hikes vary in difficulty. These are free events. Make sure to follow the links to register, if necessary. So far, this is the only hike announced for a state park in the Triangle, but we will update if more … [Read more...] about Turkey Trot — guided hike in Eno River State Park on Thanksgiving
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Free teen creative writing workshop through Durham County Library
Teens, tweens and emerging adults are invited to a free creative writing workshop on zoom on Monday, November 1st, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Like writing? Have a story inside you? Join local writer, Erim Akpan, for fun writing prompts, the secret to beating writer's block, and tips on the publishing process. Erim's writing has been published over 30 times in local as well as national … [Read more...] about Free teen creative writing workshop through Durham County Library
Free performances from NCCU Music and Dance departments
Performing arts are returning to NCCU with upcoming student performances on campus and in the greater Triangle community. All of these performances are free. NCCU University Choir members will sing under the stars with a special rendition of “Over My Head I Hear Music in the Air,” a song by opera singer Kathleen Battle. The performance, produced by University Choir director Roberta Laws will … [Read more...] about Free performances from NCCU Music and Dance departments
Starbucks offers healthy savings every Monday in January
Starbucks customers can start the year off on a healthy note by going vegetarian one day a week. Starbucks continues to offer more plant-based menu items across the globe, building on its ongoing sustainability commitments and global aspirations to be a resource positive company. The café’s vegetarian breakfast sandwich or wraps are the perfect choice for those looking for new ways … [Read more...] about Starbucks offers healthy savings every Monday in January
Last night: Winter Wonders Walk at American Tobacco Campus
American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, is lighting up each night for the holiday season. Every night, up to and including January 1st, 2021, stop by for an illuminated walk. It's a great place to for a family photo for the Christmas card! Winter Wonders Walk will be taking place each night starting when the sun goes down, around 5 p.m. Parking is … [Read more...] about Last night: Winter Wonders Walk at American Tobacco Campus
Canceled: Holidays in the Hills — Drive-Thru Holiday Experience at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center
Please note that the remainder of dates have been canceled. Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro, is presenting a drive-thru event, Holidays in the Hills, after the success of its Halloween drive-thru, Haunted Hills Terror Drive. Holidays in the Hill is a slow (3 mph) fun and safe 10-15 drive, at night, in your own vehicle, on the grounds of Shakori … [Read more...] about Canceled: Holidays in the Hills — Drive-Thru Holiday Experience at Shakori Hills Community Arts Center
Carolina Comfort Air handing out 800 free holiday dinners in drive-thru
Carolina Comfort Air is handing out 800 holiday meals in a drive-thru event at its three locations: 5212 US Hwy 70 Business West, Clayton, NC 703 N Clinton Avenue, Dunn, NC 149 Rea Street, Jacksonville, NC Between the three locations they'll give away 800 holiday meals. The drive-thru takes place Friday, December 18th, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. They are … [Read more...] about Carolina Comfort Air handing out 800 free holiday dinners in drive-thru
Santa at Brier Creek Mellow Mushroom for socially distanced photos
Santa will be at Brier Creek Mellow Mushroom, 9600 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 12th, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, December 13th, 2020, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. He will pose for socially distant photos on the outside patio, with a Plexiglass barrier as an additional safety measure. All weekend long, kids 12 and under can enjoy .99 cent cheese pizza slices while dining … [Read more...] about Santa at Brier Creek Mellow Mushroom for socially distanced photos
Free online Spanish classes for kids in December
Amazing4Kids is offering FREE online Spanish classes for kids in December, for up to 10 children per class. Register online. The classes take place every Monday in December, on the following schedule: 12 p.m.: Kids age 5-8 1 p.m.: Kids age 8-12 2 p.m.: Teens age 13-15 … [Read more...] about Free online Spanish classes for kids in December
The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt
The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt is a festive self-guided scavenger hunt. Register online via RecLink with the barcode 269771. Explore the city of Raleigh as you search for unique holiday light displays located at 12 of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources sites! Once you register you will be provided a link to all the scavenger hunt clues, which you can then complete at your … [Read more...] about The Jolly Raleigh Scavenger Hunt
