La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, is holding a family-friendly Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, March 6th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The party itself is free. There will be supplies on hand so that you can make your own mask--feathers, rhinestones, paint and more. The cost of the mask-making is $3.50 per mask. They will be serving a special Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Party at La Vita Dolce at Southern Village
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Spring Egg Dive and more Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation is offering several Easter Egg Hunts for 2019. Most are free to participate in. Spring Egg Dive Saturday, April 6th, 2019 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Campus Hills Pool 2000 South Alston Avenue, Durham $6 for residents, $11 for non-residents Registration required. It's an Eggstravaganza! Dive, splash, and swim for eggs and win prizes at our Spring Egg Dive event. All … [Read more...] about Spring Egg Dive and more Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation
Free and cheap things to do for Valentine’s Day in the Triangle–with or without a date 2019
There is no shortage of things to do in the Triangle for Valentine's Day, but let's face it. They can be expensive. You can feel pressured to spend a lot of money to prove your love. But a famous person (or maybe four famous people) once said "Money can't buy me love." Also, Valentine's Day can be a bummer for people without a romantic partner. So, here's a list of some outside-the-box things … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do for Valentine’s Day in the Triangle–with or without a date 2019
Easter events with the Town of Cary: Festival, egg hunt, magic show, more
The Town of Cary has a whole day of Easter celebrations on Saturday, April 13th, 2019. Most are free! Here's what's going on: Breakfast with the Bunny 9-10 a.m. Herbert C. Young Community Center (note location change) Rain Plan: Breakfast with the Bunny will be held rain or shine. Join the Easter Bunny for a delicious continental breakfast provided by the Cary Teen Council prior to … [Read more...] about Easter events with the Town of Cary: Festival, egg hunt, magic show, more
MLK Celebration, Keynote Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
UNC will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at two free events that are open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 He Was a Poem, He Was a Song Hitchcock Multipurpose Room, Stone Center 5 p.m. Join the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History in a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. … [Read more...] about MLK Celebration, Keynote Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt at Dix Park (registration is open)
Why should kids have all the fun? Dorothea Dix Park, at 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It's free but you need to register. This was a very popular event last year and tickets are limited. It's for people age 21+. Here's what's going on: 15,000 eggs Inflatables Lawn games Bring a … [Read more...] about Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt at Dix Park (registration is open)
2nd Annual Chocolatada de Luisito- Luisito’s Chocolatada for Three Kings Day
Artist Studio Project and El Centro Hispano De Durham invite you to celebrate Three Kings Day at the 2nd annual Holiday Chocolatada on Saturday, January 5th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. El Centro Hispano is at 2000 Chapel Hill Rd #26A, Durham. This is a free event that includes, food, a story, music, and a gift giving. A “chocolatada” is a social event in which chocolate, (in this case … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Chocolatada de Luisito- Luisito’s Chocolatada for Three Kings Day
Celebrate Three Kings Day in the Triangle
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are over, but holiday celebrations continue in the Triangle with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) events on January 5th, 2019. These traditional celebrations are expressions of Epiphany, which marks when, according to the nativity story, three wise men visited baby Jesus, bearing gifts. Three Kings Day (and Twelfth Night) mark the end of the Christmas … [Read more...] about Celebrate Three Kings Day in the Triangle
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Raleigh St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival will be turning Downtown Raleigh green on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. This is the 37th year for the parade, which starts at 10 a.m. at Lane Street and Salisbury Street. It lasts an hour or hour and a half. The Wearin' 'O the Green Festival starts when the parade ends, and takes place on City Plaza at the south end of Fayetteville Street … [Read more...] about Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Free First Day Hikes in NC State Parks New Year’s Day
Many North Carolina State Parks are participating in First Day Hikes on January 1st, 2019. The hikes are led by park staff and vary in difficulty. Choose a park from the list on this page. Here are some choices in the Triangle. Please note that some require pre-registration and have a limited number of spots. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area 919-362-0586 Tuesday, January … [Read more...] about Free First Day Hikes in NC State Parks New Year’s Day
