The 9th Annual LATAM Street Fest takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 201 W Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC. This event is hosted by El Centro Hispano, North Carolina's largest Hispanic non-profit organization. The free event features: … [Read more...] about LATAM Street Fest in Carrboro Aug 25
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Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24
Kidzu Children's Museum is hosting a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, with the Ukrainian Association of North Carolina. The celebration will take place inside University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. This is a free event that features live music, a bake sale, Ukrainian art, crafts and souvenirs. Kidzu … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
22nd Annual Kirby Derby August 17
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Kirby Derby August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest. Admission is $5 and is free for kids under age 12. The event features more than 35 vendors with toys, comics, anime, Pokémon and more. More upcoming free and cheap things to do in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
MagiCon: magic convention and festival for magicians and magic fans (many free classes & shows)
The 3rd annual MAGiCon takes place on August 9 and 10, 2024, at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival includes events both for magicians and for fans of magic. Many of the public events, which takes place on Saturday, August 10, are FREE. Meredith College is at 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can find a campus and parking map here. The convention … [Read more...] about MagiCon: magic convention and festival for magicians and magic fans (many free classes & shows)
August events: Top things to do in Raleigh (and the rest of the Triangle)
August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for some of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on Triangle on the Cheap's calendar in August, … [Read more...] about August events: Top things to do in Raleigh (and the rest of the Triangle)
Durham Fiesta Latina August 4
El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 4
Peak-a-Palooza Celebration in Apex
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources at Peak-a-Palooza. This celebration takes place Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the John M. Brown Community Center and Town Campus courtyard, 53 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This free celebration features: … [Read more...] about Peak-a-Palooza Celebration in Apex
