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
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Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 18 to 20
The Town of Zebulon is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025 with several free events. Opening Ceremony and WelcomeThursday, June 18, 20266:30 to 8 p.m.Zebulon Community Center301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC Visual Art ExhibitionFriday, june 19, 20267 to 9 p.m.Downtown Zebulon, NC Juneteenth CelebrationSaturday, June 20, 20265:30 to 8 p.m.Nomaco Park (formerly Five County Stadium)1501 NC-39, … [Read more...] about Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 18 to 20
Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is hosting a Juneteenth Film Screening on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. The Nasher will show the film BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a distinctive cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 19
The City of Raleigh is hosting a series of Juneteenth events at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. These free events celebrate and honor African American culture through history, entertainment, dancing and more. Day PartyFriday, June 19, 202610 a.m. to 4 p.m.Free Splash into excitement with waterslides and water games, get creative with art on canvas and … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations at Chavis Park June 19
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
Liberty Arts Third Friday at The Foundry and Durham Food Hall May 15
Liberty Arts, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are known for their work in iron. Each year they hold a public iron pour in Durham Central Park. In addition they host many community events. … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts Third Friday at The Foundry and Durham Food Hall May 15
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
Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
The City of Raleigh's 4th of July fireworks celebration will return to Dorothea Dix Park in 2026. Check back soon for details! The fireworks will be part of a full weekend of events across the city to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
Mother’s Day at Fenton
Mother's Day at Fenton is a special event on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 210 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. Celebrate Mother’s Day in Fenton Square with an afternoon full of charm and thoughtful treats. … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day at Fenton
