The 20th Annual Caniac Carnival will take place on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, prior to the start of the Carolina Hurricanes' season. It takes place inside and outside of PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features free admission to the Hurricanes' preseason game at 1:30 p.m.. However, the free tickets have all been grabbed up for the game. … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Caniac Carnival: Sep 29
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Wide Open Bluegrass brings free music performances to Raleigh all weekend
Wide Open Bluegrass is a two-day festival that takes over downtown Raleigh with 8 stages of music. New this year: the Main Stage at Red Hat Amphitheater, which used to feature ticketed performances, is now also free. Wide Open Bluegrass takes place September 27th and 28th, 2019. The festival also features a dance tent, workshops, an exhibition hall in the Raleigh Convention Center with … [Read more...] about Wide Open Bluegrass brings free music performances to Raleigh all weekend
Free Urban Vendor Markets (with live music) at Art of Cool Fest in Durham
Durham's Art of Cool Fest takes place Friday, September 27th, to Sunday, September 29th, 2019. Besides the ticketed shows, there are FREE Urban Vendor Markets, which also feature live music, as well as a beer garden, merchandise vendors, bounce houses, and food trucks. The Urban Vendor Market will take place in downtown Durham, stretching from CCB Plaza to the campus of American … [Read more...] about Free Urban Vendor Markets (with live music) at Art of Cool Fest in Durham
Mumkin Fest at Knightdale Station Park
Mumkin Fest is a free family-friendly fest that takes place at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Ave, Knightdale, Saturday, September 28th, 2019. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here's what's going on: Hay rides Food trucks Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin Painting Mum Sale Live music The band lineup: Steve Chuck and The Beat Stanley Baird Groove5 More fall … [Read more...] about Mumkin Fest at Knightdale Station Park
The Art of Rangoli at Fletcher Park, Raleigh
Come out to the historic Borden Building at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street Raleigh, on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a hands-on experience with the art of Rangoli. Rangoli is a colorful design made on the ground near an entrance to a house or building as a sign of peace, health, good luck, and prosperity. This is a free event, and all ages are … [Read more...] about The Art of Rangoli at Fletcher Park, Raleigh
Canceled: American Indian History Through Pottery — hands-on art activity at Borden Building
This event has been canceled. Learn about American Indian history through pottery, and make your own pottery piece at American Indian History Through Pottery on Sunday October 13th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Borden Building and Grounds. The Borden Building is at 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, You can park off of Washington Street at Fletcher Park. Senora Lynch, a member of the … [Read more...] about Canceled: American Indian History Through Pottery — hands-on art activity at Borden Building
5th Annual Wolfpack Games, with free Fan Zone (Swimming and Diving)
Come out to the 5th Annual Wolfpack Games at Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center, 2611 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, on Friday, September 27th, 2019. Enjoy a fun atmosphere and get an exclusive sneak peek at the 2019-2020 NC State Swimming and Diving team. Be sure to stop by the Fan Zone starting at 5 p.m. for family-friendly activities and the chance to meet some members of the Pack! The first 500 fans … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Wolfpack Games, with free Fan Zone (Swimming and Diving)
Wake Forest Dance Festival, a free, family-friendly, open-air performance (plus a free film screening)
Wake Forest Dance Festival is a free, one-day, family-friendly event at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest. It takes place Saturday, October 5th, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature regional, national and international professional dancers, and emerging choreographers, along with local and regional advanced dance performers. Performances during the … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Dance Festival, a free, family-friendly, open-air performance (plus a free film screening)
Playtime in the Park at Cary’s Downtown Park
The Town of Cary is hosting Playtime in the Park on select Thursday mornings this summer. The events are geared to ages 3-9, but there's no age limit. They take place at Downtown Park, 319 S. Academy Street, Cary. These free events take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. these days: June 20th, 2019 July 25th, 2019 August 8th, 2019 September 26th, 2019 Some of what's … [Read more...] about Playtime in the Park at Cary’s Downtown Park
North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at Wilson Library at UNC
On Thursday, October 10th, 2019, at 5 p.m., North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green will speak at a free event at the Pleasants Family Assembly Room of Wilson Library at The University of North Carolina, at 200 South Road, Chapel Hill. This is a free event. There will be a reception at 5 p.m., and the program will start at 5:45 p.m. Poet, teacher, arts advocate and North Carolina … [Read more...] about North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green at Wilson Library at UNC
