MVP Sports Factory and Polar Ice House, at 1839-360 S. Main Street in Wake Forest, is hosting a free Open House on Saturday, August 12th, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This family event will feature: soccer basketball lacrosse dodgeball kickball face painting bounce house refreshments There will be raffles, and you enter by donating an item to the Shelter Drive for … [Read more...] about Free Open House at MVP Sports Factory and Polar Ice House in Wake Forest
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The Future of STEM: Back-to-School Minority Opportunity Fair at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Saturday, August 12th, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., NC Museum of Natural Sciences is hosting The Future of STEM: Back-to-School Minority Opportunity Fair. This is a free event for students in grades 5-12 at the downtown Raleigh location at 11 West Jones Street. Here's the description: Many children of diverse backgrounds with aspirations to pursue STEM fields rarely meet professionals … [Read more...] about The Future of STEM: Back-to-School Minority Opportunity Fair at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Free Countdown to Kindergarten at Museum of Life & Science
Rising Durham Public Schools kindergarten students and their families are invited to Countdown to Kindergarten at Museum of Live & Science on Thursday, August 3rd, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a free event. Families will get to tour the museum's exhibits and meet Letterland characters. They'll also get to: Sign up for a library card Learn about other Durham … [Read more...] about Free Countdown to Kindergarten at Museum of Life & Science
Free: KidFest back-to-school event at Belk
Belk at Crabtree Valley Mall is holding a free event for kids and their families on Saturday, July 29th, 2017, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Here are the details on KidFest: The event will include a fashion show of school clothes, face-painting, a scavenger hunt, dancing with Belkie Bear, games and refreshment. Want to save 20% on school clothes? Kids who model the clothes during the event will … [Read more...] about Free: KidFest back-to-school event at Belk
Winner announced for Reevestock Music Festival in Elkin, with headliner The Marcus King Band
Reevestock Music Festival-Presented by Food Lion, taking place on Friday, August 4th, and Saturday, August 5th, 2017, is a small family-friendly music festival in a beautiful setting just couple hours west of the Triangle. UPDATE: The winner of the two tickets is Dan DeMaioNewton. But everyone else: Tickets are a bargain at $20. There's a family 4-pack deal available through the end of … [Read more...] about Winner announced for Reevestock Music Festival in Elkin, with headliner The Marcus King Band
5th Annual Back to School Bash in Garner
Garner area K-12 students are invited to the 5th Annual Back to School Bash at Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Drive, Garner, on Saturday, August 12th, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids will play games to win tickets that they will redeem for school supplies and books. This is a free event. If you have questions, go to the webpage for the event, where you'll find contact … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Back to School Bash in Garner
Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Full Frame Documentary Film Series is screening three short films at lunchtime at RTP on Friday, July 28th, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. It's free to attend but seating is limited. Register at eventbrite to reserve your space. Programmed to fit your lunch hour, Full Frame will present three short documentaries from their 2017 Festival featuring female innovators who grace the world with skill and … [Read more...] about Free: Full Frame “Shorts for Lunch” in RTP (free popcorn too!)
Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Pleiades Arts, at 109 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham, community-focused, artist-driven contemporary art gallery founded in 2013 by Renee Leverty and Kim Wheaton, who are both artists. By juried invitation, Pleiades represents a group of talented, Triangle-based artists in diverse media who are participating members of the gallery. The artists are Mark Abercrombie, Teddy Devereux, Tom Dunne, Gray … [Read more...] about Power of the Page: A night of poetry and truth-telling at Pleiades Arts
Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market–largest watermelon contest
State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street in Raleigh, includes 30,000 square feet for North Carolina farmers to sell fresh produce. It's open every day: Monday thru Saturday 5:00am - 6:00pm Sundays 8:00am - 6:00pm In addition, there are three restaurants, the Market Grill, Seafood Restaurant and State Farmers Market Restaurant. The market hosts many events through the year, … [Read more...] about Watermelon Day at State Farmers Market–largest watermelon contest
41Hundred grand opening at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel
41Hundred is the new restaurant at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel, 4100 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The focus is on fresh, local, high quality ingredients. The restaurant is serving breakfast both buffet style and a la carte, lunch and dinner in the lounge, along with the full bar experience. 41Hundred is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, July 25th, 2017, from 5 … [Read more...] about 41Hundred grand opening at Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel