Holly Springs is celebrating Independence Day with a weekend of events, mostly virtual. Here's what's going on: Online Concert with Mo'Jazz Friday, July 3rd, 2020 7 p.m. The Mo’Jazz concert will be streamed through Holly Springs Cultural Center’s Facebook page and the town’s YouTube channel. Mo’Jazz featuring Connie McCoy incorporates a blend of Jazz, Pop, R&B and Gospel, Mo’ Jazz is … [Read more...] about Holly Springs Virtual Fireworks Show on July 5
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Sunflower festival, U-pick sunflowers and more
Sad news: City of Raleigh is not planting the summer sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park in 2020. However, we are working to keep up to date on other sunflower opportunities in the Triangle, so please read on for a list of where to find fields of sunflowers! Here is a statement from City of Raleigh: For the past two years, the 5-acre field of sunflowers has drawn thousands of … [Read more...] about Sunflower festival, U-pick sunflowers and more
Fireworks scheduled in Benson
You might have to drive a little bit from the heart of the Triangle to see fireworks this year. One of the places that's still planning a fireworks display is Benson. Please scroll down for more 4th of July events around the Triangle. It will take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, around 9 p.m., and should be viewable from many places around Benson. There is no gathering … [Read more...] about Fireworks scheduled in Benson
Fireworks planned in Roxboro
The City of Roxboro, in Person County, has canceled their 4th of July parade for 2020, but is still going to have a fireworks show. The fireworks will be shot off from Person High School, 1010 Ridge Road, Roxboro, but spectators will not be allowed inside the stadium. They will need to watch from their cars in the surrounding area. With this being one of the only fireworks shows in the … [Read more...] about Fireworks planned in Roxboro
Free fishing on July 4th in all public waters in North Carolina
July 4th, 2020 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina. Everyone in North Carolina, including visitors, can fish in any public body of water without the need for a license. Other regulations, such as size limitations and lure restrictions, still apply. Use this fishing map to find public fishing spots. There are many public fishing areas in the Triangle. Make sure to check the box to indicate … [Read more...] about Free fishing on July 4th in all public waters in North Carolina
TravelCenters of America offer free meal to veterans July 4
TravelCenters of America offers free meal, no purchase required, on veterans, active duty military and reservists, on Saturday, July 4th, 2020. Find a location here. The press release: TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express brands, invites all active duty military, veterans and reservists to enjoy a complimentary meal at … [Read more...] about TravelCenters of America offer free meal to veterans July 4
4th of July live jazz music on the lawn at The Honeysuckle Tea House, plus weekly philosophy conversations
Honeysuckle Tea House, 8871 Pickards Meadow Road in Chapel Hill, is like a tree house in the sky. Built on shipping containers and other repurposed materials, it overlooks Honeysuckle's farm fields, herb gardens, playgrounds, hammocks, mandala garden and more. The best part is that you can enjoy beverages made with ingredients grown right at Honeysuckle Farm. Make sure to check the hours on … [Read more...] about 4th of July live jazz music on the lawn at The Honeysuckle Tea House, plus weekly philosophy conversations
48 free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this weekend
We are starting to add in-person events to this list, but it's still mostly virtual events. This list will be a combination of in-persona and virtual events for some time. Make sure to subscribe by email. Your email address will never be shared, sold, or spammed. We're also on Facebook and Twitter. Tell your friends! You might also … [Read more...] about 48 free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this weekend
Festival for the Eno goes virtual with One Eno EnoFest 2020
Festival for the Eno, the annual music and arts festival that takes place at West Point on the Eno, has been transformed, this year, to One Eno: Community Celebration and Musical Revue. The festival raises money and awareness to protect the Eno River and surrounding lands. One Eno is a live EnoFest broadcast event on Friday, July 3rd, 2020, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. One Eno will … [Read more...] about Festival for the Eno goes virtual with One Eno EnoFest 2020
National Ice Cream Day freebies and deals for 2020
Sunday, July 19th, 2020, is National Ice Cream Day. We will be updating with National Ice Cream Day deals as they are announced, so keep checking back! In 2019, there were deals and events from: Insomnia Cookies Maple View Farm Your Pie Sonic Drive-In Briggs Hardware Potbelly Sandwich Shop Dippin' Dots PetSmart (yes, ice cream for dogs!) Williams Sonoma Cold … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day freebies and deals for 2020
