Learn about Free Comic Book Day in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill! The first Saturday in May is a bonanza for comic book fans. Stores give away free comic books (see a list of the comics) and most add extras ranging from door prizes to signings by comic artists, free food, live music, and kids' activities. Triangle stores joining the fun this year on May 5th, 2018: Durham Atomic … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day in the Triangle
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Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music, free treats for kids, free samples
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, hosts Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday, starting April 18th, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sip a new wine, bubbly, or wine cocktail (think Sangrias!) each week with free palate-pleasing samples during our open social! We’ll also have live music on our patio, discounts on all wine, and free treats for kids. Small plates — … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music, free treats for kids, free samples
Carrboro Day: May 6
Carrboro Day takes place on the first Sunday of May every year. It'll take place this year on May 6th, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the Carrboro Town Hall, 301 Main Street, Carrboro. This free, family-friendly festival includes: Story sharing Live music Food vendors Poetry Crafts Interactive family games Free seedlings for kids from Carrboro … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day: May 6
Free: 4th Annual Midtown Music Fest
Midtown Music Fest is a free celebration of spring, complete with live music, food trucks, vendors, craft beer and specialty drinks available for purchase. It takes place Saturday, May 5th, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. There will be Cinco de Mayo face painting as well. PARK STREET STAGE 3-3:30pm | Retro Candy 4:25-4:55pm | … [Read more...] about Free: 4th Annual Midtown Music Fest
Haw River Festival
Haw River Festival takes place Saturday, May 5th, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at River Mill Village, 1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Road, Saxapahaw. (Some mapping apps will want you to say "Graham" instead of Saxapahaw. If all else fails, here are directions.) Admission is free. Bands: The Village Band of Chapel Hill Saludos Company Onyx Club Boys - Gypsy Jazz Jaafar - Middle … [Read more...] about Haw River Festival
Family and Friends Sunday at Ackland Art Museum
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. Its permanent collection consists of more than 17,000 works of art, featuring North Carolina’s premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper (drawings, prints, and photographs), as well as significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and … [Read more...] about Family and Friends Sunday at Ackland Art Museum
19th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest
The 19th annual Wake Forest HerbFest will be held April 20-22 and 27-29 at Festival Park, 525 South White Street, in downtown Wake Forest. Friday, April 20th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21st: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 22nd: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 27th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28th: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 29th: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Wake Forest HerbFest
Free technology and coding summer camps for kids at Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store offers free summer camps for kids where they'll tackle projects like Minecraft coding, coding a talking robot and more. They'll learn the latest technology and complete creative projects. Check the age range for each camp. There's one that's for kids 6-8, and the rest are for age 8+. Registration can fill up very quickly, so don't delay. Note: Below are just some of the … [Read more...] about Free technology and coding summer camps for kids at Microsoft Store
38th Annual Meet in the Street in Wake Forest
The 38th Annual Meet in the Street Festival takes place Saturday, May 5th, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. It'll be happening on South White Street, South Brooks Street and South Taylor Street. The festival will feature food, fun and entertainment, including live music and children’s activities. Admission is free. Festivities will include hundreds of booths … [Read more...] about 38th Annual Meet in the Street in Wake Forest
Weekly family-friendly Games on the Green at Southern Village starting in April
Every Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., from April 18th to October 31st, 2018, Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, is hosting Games on the Green. At this free, family-friendly event, you can play games like corn hole, can jam, jenga and bocce, provided by Southern Village restaurant owners, or you can bring your own games. Here are some more kid-friendly events coming up: … [Read more...] about Weekly family-friendly Games on the Green at Southern Village starting in April
