V Pizza, 1839 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Family Funday in their parking lot on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, including: The V Pizza food truck will be on hand for purchases. There will be a raffle, with prizes of back to school supplies and V Pizza gift cards, with proceeds going to V4Victory. … [Read more...] about Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
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Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Lee County Libraries is hosting LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire at Lee County Libraries - Main, 107 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, North Carolina, on August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The event features: … [Read more...] about LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade starts at 12 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol, and proceeds to the festival village, which is at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival village and main stage entertainment will … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 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 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, hosts several free or inexpensive events throughout the year. Here's one that's coming up: Bright Leaf Harvest DaySaturday, August 16, 202510 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Celebrate North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead! Duke Homestead will be harvesting their tobacco out of the field and demonstrating the process … [Read more...] about Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
North Carolina State Fair Oct. 16 to 26 — everything you need to know, including how to save money
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Prices and Discounts at N.C. State Fair You can save money by buying tickets in advance, online … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Fair Oct. 16 to 26 — everything you need to know, including how to save money
August events: Top things to do in 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 the Triangle
La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
La Fiesta del Pueblo is Triangle's largest and most diverse Latin American festival. It takes place Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. It's free to attend. The festival features: … [Read more...] about La Fiesta Del Pueblo returns to Downtown Raleigh Sept. 21
