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Dads skate for free at Polar Ice on Father’s Day

All five locations of Polar Ice are offering free ice skating for dads on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18, 2023, with the purchase of an adult or chid admission. The deal is not available for purchase online. Walk-ins only. The times are a little different for each location. Read on for details. This deal was announced on Facebook. Polar Ice Cary1410 Buck Jones RoadRaleigh, NC12:30 to … [Read more...] about Dads skate for free at Polar Ice on Father’s Day

Juneteenth Black Arts Festival in Pittsboro, presented by CORE

CORE (Community Organizing for Racial Equity) is presenting the 6th Annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Chatham County Fairgrounds, 191 Fairgrounds Road, Pittsboro, NC. This free event features: The event festival is hosted by Taiyé "The Wild Afrikan" Samuel, and the featured artist is Liquid Pleasure. There will also be … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Black Arts Festival in Pittsboro, presented by CORE

My Guy & Me Father’s Day Par-Tee

My Guy & Me Par-Tee is a way for kids to celebrate their dads or significant male mentors in their lives. The event takes place on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. The cost is $10 a person. The celebration includes golf lessons, video games, crafts, food and more. Pre-register here. … [Read more...] about My Guy & Me Father’s Day Par-Tee

Juneteenth Celebration at Pope House Museum

On Friday, June 16, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m., storyteller Pat Lambe will present Storytime with the Popes. She will weave imagery and songs to tell the story of Black emancipation and determination. This free event takes place at Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh. If it rains the event will take place at City of Raleigh Museum. Sponsored by Friends of the City of Raleigh … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration at Pope House Museum

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Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15

Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All the events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The events are sponsored by the Durham Library Foundation. The celebration features take & make instruments, music of the Black Diaspora, an author … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth at Durham County Library June 15

City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration at Carolina Pines Park

Raleigh Parks and City of Raleigh's Equity and Inclusion Department are partnering to present The Original City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration on the Lawn. This event, which is sponsored by the Raleigh Human Relations Commission, takes place Friday, June 16, 2023, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC. "Doors" open at 7 … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Juneteenth Historical Open Mic Celebration at Carolina Pines Park

Juneteenth Celebration at Orange County Public Library

Orange County Public Library, at 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, is hosting a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 12 to 4:30 p.m. The celebration includes: Admission is free and all are invited. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration at Orange County Public Library

Hands-On History Program at Fletcher Park: May Day

The Borden Building at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the sites for Raleigh Historic Sites' Hands-On History programs. Here is one Hands-On History program coming up at Fletcher Park: May DaySaturday, May 6, 202310 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Celebrate the beginning of summer at Fletcher Park. Learn about the ancient holiday of May Day and its traditions, make … [Read more...] about Hands-On History Program at Fletcher Park: May Day

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Holiday · Kids · Learning

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