Downtown Raleigh is holding its first ever Open Streets event, Stroll in the Streets, on Sunday, October 17th, 2021, from noon to 5 p.m. At Open Streets events, streets are closed to cars, and open to walkers, bike riders and scooter riders. There are typically stations along the way to try different activities. Stroll in the Streets will be take place on a 1.3-mile stretch along Lenoir … [Read more...] about Stroll in the Streets: Downtown Raleigh’s Open Streets event features a pumpkin patch, live music, kids’ activities, more
Health and fitness
Free family health and fitness day at North Carolina Museum of Art Park
Milestones Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition is presenting a free event, Family Health & Fitness Day, at North Carolina Museum of Art Park, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a pop-up market, family movement activities, music, giveaways, and more. You can purchase a picnic basket for your family. Schedule of … [Read more...] about Free family health and fitness day at North Carolina Museum of Art Park
Orange County Compost-a-Thon
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Orange County Compost-a-Thon is taking place August 21st to September 18th, 2021. During this time you can win prizes by collecting your food waste and dropping it off at a collection site, or composting it at home. In addition, there are three Compost-a-Thon events being held at Orange County farmers' markets. Composting your food waste is a way to keep it out of the landfills, and, … [Read more...] about Orange County Compost-a-Thon
Guided bike rides with Oaks & Spokes
Oaks & Spokes is an organization devoted to growing bicycling community and culture in Raleigh. They organize bike rides that are free to attend, and facilitate projects like Bicycle Repair Stations and Bicycle Corral Parking. They also organize the Oaks & Spokes Festival. Follow them on Facebook to see all of their upcoming events. Upcoming Oaks & Spokes Events Pedal … [Read more...] about Guided bike rides with Oaks & Spokes
CorePower Yoga: free outdoor yoga and festival at Dix Park
CorePower Yoga and Wide Open Foundation are excited to host a Fall Equinox Festival at the Flower Fields at Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive. The event will take place Sunday, September 19th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at the above link. Start with a 60-minute all levels yoga flow class led by CorePower Yoga, followed by 60 minutes of community fellowship by shopping a … [Read more...] about CorePower Yoga: free outdoor yoga and festival at Dix Park
Free 30-minute boxing fitness class at Level Red Boxing
Level Red Boxing, at 302 Colonades Way, Unit 101, Cary, is offering a free 30-minute boxing-inspired fitness class on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, at 1 p.m. Learn boxing skills, experience a trainer-led workout, and have fun! Level Red Boxing incorporates strength, boxing, and core work into each workout. Wraps and gloves are provided. Registration is required. The class is on the … [Read more...] about Free 30-minute boxing fitness class at Level Red Boxing
GLOW workout party under the stars with Camp Gladiator
Camp Gladiator is hosting a FREE workout party on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at MAC Sports & Entertainment, 8924 Midway West Road, Raleigh. Work out under the stars and enjoy a fun evening! Let's GLOW Workout is for all levels of fitness. The event includes music, big yard games, an inflatable bounce house, a face painter, vendors and more. The first 250 people … [Read more...] about GLOW workout party under the stars with Camp Gladiator
Preston Dental Loft offering a free day of dentistry August 21 (registration required)
Cary Cares: Free Day of Dentistry is a free program from Preston Dental Loft that offers community members who can not afford dental care a chance to get dental services. It takes place on Saturday, August 21st, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Preston Dental Loft, 140 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 200, Cary. Patients must be low-income and unable to afford dental care on their … [Read more...] about Preston Dental Loft offering a free day of dentistry August 21 (registration required)
Selma Health and Business Expo
Selma Parks and Recreation's inaugural Health and Business Expo will take place Saturday, August 21st, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outside Downtown Nutrition, 208 N. Raiford Street, Selma. (Please note that this date is a change from the original date that we had listed here.) Enjoy health and wellness information, a DJ, dance, and physical activities. This is a free event. Food trucks … [Read more...] about Selma Health and Business Expo
Get Covid-19 vaccine at Walgreens & get $25 incentive
If you get a Covid-19 vaccination at Walgreens through July 3rd, 2021, you will receive a $25 incentive. The incentive will be in the form of Walgreen Cash Rewards if you're a myWalgreens member, or a $25 Walgreens gift card if you're not. There is no cost to you to receive a Covid-19 vaccination. Parents of guardians of eligible adolescents age 12-15 who get the vaccine will also be … [Read more...] about Get Covid-19 vaccine at Walgreens & get $25 incentive
