Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2024! The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18 per person. That … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Skate the Square — discount on Mondays
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Krispy Kreme New Year’s Deals: $12/dozen deal
Welcome 2025 with Krispy Kreme's New Year's deals! Krispy Kreme had experienced problems with online ordering, but it's all fixed and ready to go now. To thank customers for their patience, and to celebrate the New Year, Krispy Kreme is offering several special deals. Krispy Kreme New Year's Deal From December 30, 2024, to January 1, 2025, order online, or visit a participating Krispy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme New Year’s Deals: $12/dozen deal
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
On January 5, 2025, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day, and is hosting other winter festivities. All of these events are free. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 5, 20251 to 4 p.m.Art Out Loud Park110 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma.A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta, and more, Jan. 5
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
A North Carolina tradition was to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Celebrate Emancipation Day by joining local historian Carmen Wimberly Cauthen and Historic Turner House Foundation … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour
How to recycle Christmas trees in the Triangle for mulch — or to share with goats and pigs
When the time comes that you have to let your Christmas tree go, it's easy and free to do, and even "pays it forward" -- as Christmas trees are turned into mulch. Dried out Christmas trees become increasingly flammable as days go by, so don't hold onto it for too long. Most towns and cities recycle Christmas trees for mulch, so recycling your tree is a way of "paying it forward." Read on … [Read more...] about How to recycle Christmas trees in the Triangle for mulch — or to share with goats and pigs
Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
Emancipation Day, a long-standing North Carolina Tradition, is a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. On January 4, 2024, City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting two … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: Breakfast, Lecture and Music of Freedom at City of Raleigh Museum January 4
Final Weekend for Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh from December 6, 2024, to January 6, 2025. It will shine each night, best viewed after sunset. Illuminate Art Walk will include multiple large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience free to enjoy every night during the holiday … [Read more...] about Final Weekend for Illuminate Art Walk in Raleigh
30+ restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2025
Interested in not cooking on New Year's Day 2025? Check out this growing list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle that are open on January 1st, 2025. Most listed will be available for take-out as well, and, in some cases, delivery. Most (if not all) will also be open on New Year's Eve. Some will serve a special New Year's Eve or Day meal, and some … [Read more...] about 30+ restaurants open for dine-in, takeout, and delivery on New Year’s Day 2025
First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We are listing one below, but please check with ncparks.gov/events for more events. You should feel free to take your own hike too! Check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. First Day Hike at Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaWednesday, January 1st, 20259 to 11 a.m.Ebenezer Church Day Use Access2582 … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
The African American Dance Ensemble is hosting the 39th Kwanzaa Fest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m., at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The doors open at 12 p.m. and performances start at 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy performances, a marketplace, art, food and more. Performers Donated canned foods and toiletry items will be donated to … [Read more...] about 39th Kwanzaa Fest in Durham Jan 1
