United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2025 with a day of service. The event takes place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Boys and Girls Club of Wake County's Teen Center, 721 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC. This is a youth-driven experience that will center the voices of today’s young people in conversations around community service, life transitions, … [Read more...] about MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
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Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — film, performances, community service, more…
Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will include storytelling, film, community service and more. Please visit the Dreamfest website for links to sign up for the various events. All descriptions on this page are from the Dreamfest website. In … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — film, performances, community service, more…
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 16-19
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from January 16 to 19, 2026. All of these events are free and for all ages. Black Authors Exhibit On Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Black Authors Exhibit will take place at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Join community members to meet and hear from Black authors, who … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend in Apex January 16-19
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
First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. When we hear of them we will list them 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. … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
White Street Market, 1320 5th Avenue, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve Candle Party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free, and includes: If you'd like to pour a candle at the event, a mini candle pour is $10 and a standard candle pour is $20. Whether you'd like to pour a candle or not, please RSVP here. Follow … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Carolina Dance Club is presenting its 16th Annual New Year's Eve party. Black & White New Year's Eve Ball takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Purchase your tickets in advance: Admission is $25. A student pass (ages 14-24) is $20. After December 16, 2024, and at the door, tickets are $35 ($25 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
O'Malley's Pub, at 5228 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party. It takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's cover, and it will feature: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
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There is plenty going on in in the Triangle for New Year's Eve, including First Night Raleigh, which features live music, fireworks, and the famous Acorn Drop. In addition, there are a ton of low-priced New Year's Eve celebrations in the Triangle. But if you'd rather greet 2025 from the comfort of your couch, wearing your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, there's nothing wrong with that either! … [Read more...] about Live Stream of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve — Here’s How to Watch the 2025 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square
Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park features an ice skating rink. You'll find it in the Park Street Courts area of the park, near the ping pong and foosball tables. The address of Downtown Cary Park is 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but Park Street Courts is right at E Park Street, near S Walker Street. It's free to skate, and use of the skates is free as well. It's a fairly small rink, so … [Read more...] about Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
