Hamilton Farm in Apex is opening to the community with a FREE Easter celebration for kids with special needs. The event will take place Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited. More details, including the address of the farm, will be emailed to registrants closer to the date of the event. The celebration will include: Accessible … [Read more...] about Free Easter celebration for kids with special needs (registration required)
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Pittsboro Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
The inaugural Pittsboro Mardi Gras Pub Crawl takes place Saturday, February 26th, 2022, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Seven bars and breweries in Pittsboro, NC, will be offering Mardi Gras-themed drink specials. You don't need a ticket. Participating Bars and Breweries Many of the establishments are a very easy walk from each other. Here's a map. bmc brewing213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro $5 … [Read more...] about Pittsboro Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
Mardi Gras dance party at Triangle Dance Studios in Durham
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Mardi Gras Dance Party at Triangle Dance Studios, 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The party will kick off with a Cajun dance lesson at 7:30 and will follow with a dance from 8:15 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $10 at the door, or $8 in advance (with a $1 fee for credit cards.) Register here if you'd like to pay in … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras dance party at Triangle Dance Studios in Durham
Yacht Club Beverage House in Youngsville
Yacht Club Beverage House, at 118 E. Main Street, Youngsville, features a taproom and beer garden. It bills itself as a "beach bar 2 hours from the beach." Follow Yacht Club Beverage House on Facebook to keep up with what they've got going on. … [Read more...] about Yacht Club Beverage House in Youngsville
Hands-On History: Vintage Valentines at Borden Building at Fletcher Park
Celebrate Valentine's Day week by making vintage-inspired Valentines at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh. The FREE activity will be taking place Friday, February 18th, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will take place outside. If it rains, it will take place inside the Borden Building, and masks and temperature checks will be required. No registration is required. Drop in any … [Read more...] about Hands-On History: Vintage Valentines at Borden Building at Fletcher Park
Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
NC State Office of Global Engagement is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Talley Mountains Ballroom, in the Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger with music, food and cultural activities. This is a free event. Register here. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration with NC State Global
Valentine’s Day Gifts in the Triangle — shop for truly local, unique gifts
Looking for a Valentine's Day gift but want to avoid the last-minute dash to the drugstore, or the overpriced flowers? Here are some ideas for Valentine gifts with a local twist. Celebrate your Valentine, while also celebrating Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the other towns and cities in the Triangle. Read on to learn about local flowers, local chocolate, local art, and much more. While … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Gifts in the Triangle — shop for truly local, unique gifts
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at rooftop bar at Residence Inn in Downtown Raleigh — no tickets required
Residence Inn, at 616 South Salisbury Street in Downtown Raleigh, boasts a rooftop bar, 10th & Terrace. It's on the 10th floor of the hotel, and is open six days a week (closed Monday), serving beer, wine, cocktails and small plates. No reservations are required. 10th & Terrace wants you to know that you can celebrate New Year's Eve there! There will be a DJ, festive drinks, and, of … [Read more...] about Celebrate New Year’s Eve at rooftop bar at Residence Inn in Downtown Raleigh — no tickets required
Free Santa pictures at Golden Hex European Groceries & Deli in Cary Dec 25-26
Golden Hex, at 1246 NW Maynard Road, Cary, is a grocery store and deli that specializes in European and Mediterranean groceries. They offer imported specialty foods, a selection of deli meats, cheese and fish, a large assortment of dairy products, sweets and more. On Christmas Day and the day after, Santa will be at Golden Hex from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Come either day, December 25th or 26th, … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures at Golden Hex European Groceries & Deli in Cary Dec 25-26
Living Nativity at Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh
Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is hosting a Living Nativity December 22nd through 24th, 2021, from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. The Living Nativity at Hayes Barton Baptist Church is an annual tradition going back more than 50 years. Visitors can experience the classic story of the birth of Jesus, featuring live actors and animals, and also tour the church's … [Read more...] about Living Nativity at Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh
