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This year, it isn't a question of "Where can you get a free turkey for Thanksgiving?" but "Where can you get a whole Thanksgiving dinner for free?" Ibotta is offering its ‘Free Thanksgiving Dinner‘ program — in an effort to feed millions of families this Thanksgiving. The offer will be available to new and existing Ibotta users from November 1st to 23rd, 2022, while supplies last. How to … [Read more...] about Get totally free Thanksgiving meal through Ibotta — valued at more than $20

Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market Dec 3

ARTS Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Guild of Artists are presenting the 2022 Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All booths will be outdoors through downtown Wake Forest. Booths will be located on Owen Avenue and the Fidelity Bank parking lot off of White Street in downtown Wake Forest. The 2022 Holiday Artisans Market will be held in … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Holiday Artisans Market Dec 3

Remembrance Day in Durham

The City of Durham and Durham Parks & Recreation are holding a Remembrance Day event on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join with local veterans and friends to remember and honor the men and women who fought for our country. The event will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day in Durham

NC Eat & Play’s Hot Chocolate Festival & Night Market at Phillips Farms of Cary

NC Eat & Play and Phillips Farms of Cary are presenting Hot Chocolate Festival and Night Market on Saturday, November 26th, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will take place on the farm, at 6720 Good Hope Church Road, Cary, North Carolina. There is no admission charge. Local restaurants and food trucks will be on site selling chocolate creations, from hot drinks to savory dishes and … [Read more...] about NC Eat & Play’s Hot Chocolate Festival & Night Market at Phillips Farms of Cary

Fuquay-Varina Chorale Holiday Concert

Fuquay-Varina Chorale is presenting its Holiday Concert on Friday, December 2nd, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, December 3rd, 2022, at 3 p.m., at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina. Tickets are only $8. Enjoy idyllic songs of sleigh rides, starry nights and cozy fires. Fuquay-Varina Chorale is a group of music-lovers who meet once a week to learn music and … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Chorale Holiday Concert

Free storytime and pictures with Santa at Read With Me and Gathering Gallery in Raleigh

Read with Me, A Children's Book & Art Shop, and Gathering Gallery, are presenting a FREE event with Santa. On Friday, December 2nd, 2022, kids can enjoy a storytime with Santa at Read With Me, and then head to Gathering Gallery for visits with Santa. Feel free to take as many pictures as you like. There's no cost! The event will take place twice on December 2nd, at 11:30 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about Free storytime and pictures with Santa at Read With Me and Gathering Gallery in Raleigh

Trunk or Treat and Dance Party with Davis Dance Company in Durham

Davis Dance Company, at 2122 Sovereign Street, Durham, is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Dance Party on Monday, October 31st, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. The trunk or treat is free for everyone. The dance party is free to Davis Dance Company students and is $5 to everyone else. The event also includes corn hole, ladder ball and other fun games. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat and Dance Party with Davis Dance Company in Durham

Annual Fall Festival at American Legion Post 6

American Legion Post 6, at 3700 NC 54, Chapel Hill, NC, is hosting their annual fall festival on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend. Donations benefit the Youth Development Program. The festival features: ActivitiesGamesContestPrizesHay ridesMini DonkeysBounce HouseCornhole contest Food and drink will be available for purchase. At 3:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Annual Fall Festival at American Legion Post 6

Pumpkin Picnic Festival at Mordecai Historic Park Oct 29

Bring the family to the Pumpkin Picnic Festival on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. The event includes: Kids' costume contest (up to age 16) at 2 p.m.Pet costume contest at 2:45 p.m.Pumpkin patchInflatablesCarnival gamesCraftsFall scavenger huntPhoto opBingoGuessing gamesMore! … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Picnic Festival at Mordecai Historic Park Oct 29

The Big Spooky — venders, dog costume contest, music, comedy, more Oct 28-30

The Night Market Company (you know them as Raleigh Night Market) is bringing The Big Spooky to Pine State Coffee, 1614 Automotive Way, Raleigh, October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2022, from 6 to 10 p.m. each evening. This free Halloween event will feature vendors, a dog costume contest, yard games, Halloween make and take crafts, a dog ball pit, yard games, improv comedy, music and more. Each … [Read more...] about The Big Spooky — venders, dog costume contest, music, comedy, more Oct 28-30

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