July 20th, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. Celebrate at special events in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. There are several ways to celebrate Apollo 11 and the moon landing in the Triangle, including festivals, a look behind the scenes in an astrophysics lab, a special planetarium show, stepping inside a replica of Neil Armstrong's space suite, free Moonberry … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing at Events in the Triangle
Festival
2nd Annual Chatham County Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights–A Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience
Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE), is co-sponsoring the 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chatham Agricultural & Conference Center, 1192 US Hwy 64 Business, Pittsboro. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event and open to the public. There will be a variety of food … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Chatham County Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights–A Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience
SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances
SEEK Raleigh is a temporary public art program that will take place at Dorothea Dix Park from May 31st through June 1st, 2019. The program will include visual art, performance, film and more at locations all over the park. (See below.) Some of the projects are art installations that will be up throughout the length of SEEK, and some are performances that take place at specific times. May … [Read more...] about SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances
TurtleFest in Holly Springs
Families are invited to TurtleFest, a free festival at Bass Lake Park,900 Bass Lake Road Holly Springs, on Saturday, May 11th, 2019, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live animal encounters Crafts Carnival games Live music Concessions TurtleFest Student Art Contest More More upcoming festivals … [Read more...] about TurtleFest in Holly Springs
Schedule Announced for Durham 150 Opening Celebration April 13
This year Durham is celebrating its 150th birthday and you can expect to see many celebratory events throughout the year. Save the date: The Durham 150 Opening Celebration Presented by Aetna will take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the American Tobacco Campus. This is a free event that includes lots of entertainment, as well as exhibits and interactive … [Read more...] about Schedule Announced for Durham 150 Opening Celebration April 13
Free Family Carnival at Heritage Urgent & Primary Care in North Raleigh
Bring the kids to a free Family Carnival at Heritage Urgent & Primary Care, 13271 Strickland Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 29th, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy: Food Games Bounce houses Music Prizes Raffle Flu shots Free blood pressure screenings More RSVPs are requested but not required. heather@gladwellorthodontics.com This event is being put … [Read more...] about Free Family Carnival at Heritage Urgent & Primary Care in North Raleigh
Sri Krishna Janmashtami–Hindu Festival in Hillsborough
Sri Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. The whole community is invited to a free celebration on Monday, September 3rd, 2018, from 4 p.m. to midnight, at Iskcon New Goloka, 1032 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough. * Spectacular Darshan Full Day (4:30pm to Midnight) * 12-Hour Non-Stop Kirtan (Noon to Midnight) * Maha Abhishek Ceremony (8pm) * … [Read more...] about Sri Krishna Janmashtami–Hindu Festival in Hillsborough
Gizmo’s Oktoberfest Party
Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Drive in Raleigh, is hosting their Annual Oktoberfest Party on Saturday, September 21st, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. It's free to attend. Check back soon for more information! More fall festivals in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Gizmo’s Oktoberfest Party
