Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd, Durham, is 82.8-acre property is anchored by a 7-acre historic core listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The historic area includes: Leigh House (circa 1835) An early 19th century dairy A mid-19th century enslaved peoples cabin with notable stick-built chimney A mid-19th century smokehouse and corn crib A late 19th … [Read more...] about Free events at Leigh Farm Park: Not-So-Scary Hike, more
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Durham Easter
Durham Easter is one of the largest Easter egg hunts in Durham. It takes place at Durham Central Park on Sunday, April 1st, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's for kids age 2 to 12. In addition to the egg hunts there will be inflatable games, face painting, and family activities. Food vendors will be on site. This event is sponsored by Vintage Church Durham, Grace Park Church, and … [Read more...] about Durham Easter
Kids can try hockey for free on Saturday
On Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, USA Hockey and 400 local association across the country will host Try Hockey For Free Day! Participating locations encourage kids, ages 4 to 9, to come try youth hockey as part of Hockey Weekend Across America celebration. All locations will have limited equipment available for use. No skating experience is necessary. Coaches will be there to help. One rink in … [Read more...] about Kids can try hockey for free on Saturday
Donate books to Prison Books Collective, get free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Prison Books Collective is a Carrboro and Durham based organization that distributes books to people incarcerated in North Carolina and Alabama prisons. Through March 15th, 2018, bring a book to Ben & Jerry's, 102 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, and get a free scoop of ice cream. Bring a dictionary and get two scoops. Only soft-cover dictionaries. 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every day … [Read more...] about Donate books to Prison Books Collective, get free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Spring Fishing Classic Weekend at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops, in Concord Mills, is presenting a free event, Spring Fishing Classic, March 3rd and 4th. You'll get the chance to meet vendors, attend seminars, and even receive some freebies. Here's what's happening this weekend, in addition to the vendors and deals. It's all free. Women's Fishing Workshop Saturday, March 3rd, 1:30 p.m. Fishing Basics: Fishing Information and What Makes … [Read more...] about Spring Fishing Classic Weekend at Bass Pro Shops
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Barnes & Noble
Here are a couple of ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday in the Triangle: Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Friday, March 2nd, 2018 6:30 p.m. Barnes and Noble locations (see below) Free Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Join us for Storytime, games, and activities in celebration of the beloved author’s birthday. Locations having the event Friday at 6:30 p.m.: Crabtree Mall, 4325 Glenwood … [Read more...] about Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday at Barnes & Noble
Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Planting at Durham Central Park (free trees available)
Join in at the The Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Planting at Durham Central Park on Friday, March 2nd, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event includes workshops, food trucks, demonstrations, and a giveaway of Shortleaf Pine saplings, courtesy of Duke Forest. The giveaway is first come, first served. The event is presented by Keep Durham Beautiful, Trees Durham, Leaf & Limb, Durham … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Celebration & Tree Planting at Durham Central Park (free trees available)
Free slice of dessert pizza on Pi Day at Pompieri Pizza
Pi day is 3/14. Pompieri Pizza, 102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, is celebrating Pi Day by offering a complimentary slice of dessert pizza pie with the purchase of a Neapolitan-style pizza when you dine in on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. They're also looking to crown a new "Professor of Pi." Come in anytime they're open, ask for a manager, and recite as many correct digits of Pi as you can. The … [Read more...] about Free slice of dessert pizza on Pi Day at Pompieri Pizza
Free lifeguard training courses for teens through Durham Aquatic School
Durham Parks and Recreation offers free lifeguard training courses for teens. Students who successfully complete the DAS courses will be actively recruited to apply for lifeguard jobs at DPR's indoor and outdoor pools. Weekender Course March 16-18 & March 23-25 (Must attend both weekends) Campus Hills Pool Spring Break Course April 2-6 Edison Johnson Aquatic Center Space is … [Read more...] about Free lifeguard training courses for teens through Durham Aquatic School
Basant Bahar–Indian Spring Festival in Cary
Basant Bahar is a spring festival that showcases Indian folk dance and classical music. It takes place Sunday, March 11th, 2018, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. It's free to attend. Enjoy vocal, string, and percussive music, and classical and semi-classical Indian dancing. … [Read more...] about Basant Bahar–Indian Spring Festival in Cary
