Honor fallen service men and women at a Memorial Day Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Monday, May 25, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m. Follow the event signs to Field of Honor and park along the road. Chairs will be provided. This event is free and open to the public. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Tours and Service at Historic Oakwood Cemetery
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Memorial Day Remembrance with Durham County Veteran Services May 25
Durham County Veteran Services is presenting a Memorial Day Remembrance event on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9 a.m., at William V. Bell Building (formerly Administration II Building), 201 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. It will take place in Conference Room 126. It's free and open to everyone. The program will feature a roll call recognizing the more than 350 known Durham County veterans … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Remembrance with Durham County Veteran Services May 25
Memorial Day Remembrance at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh
Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Memorial Day tribute on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. Gather with family and friends to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country. … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Remembrance at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. This free event … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
Throughout the month of June, you'll find many Pride Month events in the Triangle. These events bring together the LGBTQ+ community and friends to raise awareness, foster inclusivity, celebrate, and educate. Read on for a day by day list of Pride events in the Triangle. Please note that there are also Pride events that take place in other times of the year, and those events will be included on … [Read more...] about Pride Month Celebrations in the Triangle
Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Orange County will honor the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and women during the annual Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Site, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Program of Events Call to OrderJesse G. Torres, United States Marines Posting of ColorsOrange County Sheriff’s Office Honor … [Read more...] about Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers and … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
Triangle's Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is offering free train rides to military service members on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026. The hour-long ride travels on historic railroad track from Bonsal to New Hill and back. Included in the invitation are active duty service members and veterans. Service members and veterans are encouraged … [Read more...] about Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend by visiting a flower farm, enjoying a free concert, walking through a garden, buying great local chocolate and more. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother's Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
