Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's free to first-time attendees. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center with a live band
Health and fitness
Free Fitness Demo Classes at Abbotts Creek Park: Barre and Warrior Rhythm Roots
Raleigh Parks is offering free fitness demo classes in December, 2024. For three weeks in December, Barre and Warrior Rhythm Roots will be free trial classes, as Raleigh Parks is testing out the new classes. Registration is required for each class. BarreThis low to no impact class that focuses on functional movements, full range of motion, and alignment. Classes are designed to increase body … [Read more...] about Free Fitness Demo Classes at Abbotts Creek Park: Barre and Warrior Rhythm Roots
Kids Yoga Class at Lake Wheeler Park — pay what you can
Sherimi Wellness is offering a Kids Yoga Class at Lake Wheeler Park, 6408 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesdays from October 22 to November 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. Learn more and RSVP on the Eventbrite listing for each class, which you can find here. The classes have a "pay what can," or donation model. The classes are geared toward age 4-8, but all are welcome. Siblings … [Read more...] about Kids Yoga Class at Lake Wheeler Park — pay what you can
Mind-Body & Spirits Festival Oct 26
Mystic Farm & Distillery hosting the 2nd annual Mind-Body & Spirits Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Mystic Farm & Distillery, 1212 North Mineral Springs Road, Durham, NC. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets here. The festival will be a day of: Explore an incredible selection of artists, crystals, wellness tools, jewelry, sacred candles and much … [Read more...] about Mind-Body & Spirits Festival Oct 26
Day of the Dead 5K, including altars, art activities, costume contest and more
The 11th Annual Day of the Dead 5K takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event, presented by Centro Mexican Restaurant, takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and celebrates tradition, community and diversity. It benefits the Brentwood Boys & Girls Club. The event also includes art, food, music, dancing, local beer and costumes. The race starts in front of … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead 5K, including altars, art activities, costume contest and more
Free Community Zumba Classes at Durham Central Park
Glass Jug Beer Lab and YMCA of the Triangle are offering FREE Community Zumba Classes at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. (Right next to the Glass Jug Taproom.) These classes are family-friendly, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. After the class, stop in to the taproom! The Zumba classes are scheduled from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: If … [Read more...] about Free Community Zumba Classes at Durham Central Park
Canceled: Fall Into Wellness Fair Oct 26
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. We will update when it's rescheduled. Fall Into Wellness Fair takes place Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m., at MidTown Business Center, 4330 Bland Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event that features: Blood Connection Mobile will be on site. Schedule an appointment to donate blood. … [Read more...] about Canceled: Fall Into Wellness Fair Oct 26
You can order 4 more free at-home COVID-19 testing kits
If you need a COVID-19 test, or would like to have them handy this fall and winter, you can once again receive free tests. U.S. Government Provides Free Tests Once again, every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 test kits. You'll be able to order the tests from covid.gov/tests. Order the tests starting September 30, 2024. The tests will be completely free. There won't … [Read more...] about You can order 4 more free at-home COVID-19 testing kits
Final Fridays at Moore Square: fitness, food trucks, music
The final Friday of the month, from May to October of 2024, Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are presenting Final Friday Fitness & Food Truck Series. This series take place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Each event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m., and will feature: Final Friday Schedule Below are the fitness classes for each event, and a link to … [Read more...] about Final Fridays at Moore Square: fitness, food trucks, music
BBQ & Banjos: The Food & Music of the South — free event in Pittsboro
Please join Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to celebrate health, wellness and lifelong learning. BBQ & Banjos is part of the Blue Cross NC Live Well & Learn Series. This FREE event takes place Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Forest Hall at Chatham Mills, 480 Hillsboro Street, Suite 530, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The BBQ is included. Please … [Read more...] about BBQ & Banjos: The Food & Music of the South — free event in Pittsboro