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)
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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
Library Labyrinth at Southwest Regional Library in Durham (with special times for special needs)
Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road, Durham, is hosting Library Labyrinth from October 25th to 28th, 2019. This is a free event. See if you can find your way out! Bring a flashlight, and dress up in costume! It's all indoors. There are some dates and times set aside for those with special needs (see below.) If you need accommodations (more time, brighter or dimmer lights, … [Read more...] about Library Labyrinth at Southwest Regional Library in Durham (with special times for special needs)
“Take a Child Outside” day in Cary–free canoeing lessons, fishing clinic, orienteering class, nature hikes, more
Take A Child Outside is an international program encouraging children and adults to spend time together outdoors. It first began in North Carolina and has since spread across the nation and to other countries. It is a week-long event with the goal of helping children develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment and an enthusiasm for exploring the natural world. On … [Read more...] about “Take a Child Outside” day in Cary–free canoeing lessons, fishing clinic, orienteering class, nature hikes, more
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day: Free museum admission (choose one museum; ticket required)
Whether you're at home or traveling, you can get FREE admission to more than 1,000 venues in all 50 states during the Annual Smithsonian Museum Day on Sept. 21, 2019. On the Museum Day website you can select which museum you'd like to visit and click on "get a ticket." Each ticket is good for FREE admission for two people at a participating museum. You can choose only one museum per … [Read more...] about Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day: Free museum admission (choose one museum; ticket required)
Fall Concert Series at Parkside Town Commons
Enjoy a free Fall Concert Series at Parkside Town Commons, 7129 Okelly Chapel Road, Cary. The concerts take place at 6:30 p.m. The events also feature a FREE Kids' Zone with a Jump & Slide Castle, face painting and balloon twisting. It takes place in the green space near Five Guys. Remaining dates: Friday, September 20th, 2019: The Catalinas Friday, October 4th, 2019: The … [Read more...] about Fall Concert Series at Parkside Town Commons
Free shake at Potbelly Sandwich Shop
From September 20th to 23rd, 2019, Potbelly Sandwich Shop is offering a free shake with the purchase of an entrée at participating locations. Just mention "Free Shake Offer" at checkout. Limit one shake per person, per day, while supplies last. Choose from: Vanilla Chocolate Coffee OREO Banana Mixed berry Strawberry You'll find Potbelly Sandwich Shop at 9662 … [Read more...] about Free shake at Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Bee Day in Raleigh September 20
Friday, September 20th, 2019, is Bee Day in Raleigh! The public is invited to two events: Ribbon-Cutting September 20th, 2019 2 p.m. Raleigh Convention Center 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh Free Unveiling of new hive and garden September 20th, 2019 7 p.m. Lichtin Plaza (in front of Duke Energy Center) 2 E. South Street, Raleigh More information on both events, from the press … [Read more...] about Bee Day in Raleigh September 20
919 Day Celebration at Cary Downtown Park
Celebrate all that is 919 at the first 919 Day Celebration Thursday, September 19th, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Cary Downtown Park, 319 S. Academy Street, Cary. Join iHeartMedia Raleigh to celebrate community. The event includes: Live music Vendors Food trucks More Upcoming festivals in the Triangle … [Read more...] about 919 Day Celebration at Cary Downtown Park
