Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill tours, corn grinding demonstrations, more…
Health and fitness
Weekly Square Dancing in Wake Forest
Wake Forest Squares is a square dance club that meets weekly to dance at St. John's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 834 Durham Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. They dance most Friday nights, year round, from 7 to 9 p.m. These are family-friendly events, and all ages are welcome. The cost to join in is $8 per person. Students' admission is $4, and children ages 9-16 are free with a … [Read more...] about Weekly Square Dancing in Wake Forest
Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Free Weekly Dance
The Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers is a group that has been getting together since 1964. They meet most Wednesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Carol Woods Retirement Community Fitness Center, Classroom 2, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The dance is open to the public and is FREE to join. You don't need a partner in order to participate. Carol Woods Retirement Home offers … [Read more...] about Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Free Weekly Dance
Weekly Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park With Live Bands
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and cost $8 per person. It's free to first-time attendees. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a variety of rhythms, including salsa, cha-cha, … [Read more...] about Weekly Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park With Live Bands
Tree Fit Club — free fitness class, using trees
The Treeist, at 607 N Carolina Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a tree service company that also offers tree-related classes on its property, such as tree climbing, rope splicing, saw safety and maintenance and nature inspired artwork. In addition it offers a FREE weekly fitness class, Tree Fit Club, every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a full body workout! Tree Fit Club is … [Read more...] about Tree Fit Club — free fitness class, using trees
Free fitness classes with Raleigh Parks in March
Raleigh Parks is offering free fitness classes in March. Free Pop-Up Pound Fitness Workouts in March In March 2023, Raleigh Parks is offering free Pound Fitness Workouts in two community centers. Pound Fitness is a cardio jam session that uses Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising. The classes are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Space is limited, so … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes with Raleigh Parks in March
Spring Equinox Candlelight Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Smithfield
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, invites the community to the Spring Equinox Candlelit Labyrinth Walk on Monday, March 20th, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The labyrinth is behind the church, on Church Street. The labyrinth is a place where people come to meditate, relax, pray and heal. The space is used for silent walking on a circular design that guides the walker on a … [Read more...] about Spring Equinox Candlelight Labyrinth Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Smithfield
Free Yoga Saturdays at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is holding free Yoga classes most Saturdays from December, 2022, to March, 2023. Registration is encouraged, space is limited. Register here.Contact 919-996-2220 with questions. The classes take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Please bring your own mat and water. These classes are for adults. Yoga in the Museum Schedule … [Read more...] about Free Yoga Saturdays at City of Raleigh Museum
Where To Go Dancing in the Triangle
Dancing is a great hobby. Besides the cardiovascular benefits, it's social and fun. You meet new people and can strengthen the bond with a partner. There are many opportunities to go dancing in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Whether you're looking for line dancing, swing dancing, shag dancing, ballroom dancing, Latin dancing, folk dancing, or pretty much any other kind of … [Read more...] about Where To Go Dancing in the Triangle
Huge list of free fitness classes and events in the Triangle
Get active with some of these free fitness events and classes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. The opportunities include yoga classes, organized hikes, martial arts classes, and much more. Know of other free fitness classes? Let us know by emailing jody@triangleonthecheap.com and we'll add them to the list! We're adding new events every day. You might also be interested … [Read more...] about Huge list of free fitness classes and events in the Triangle