Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Some chairs and instruments will be available to share, but if you've got your own please bring them. From November to March, the event takes place inside on Friday evenings, and then from March 27, 2019, to October it takes … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam: Free weekly event on Wednesdays
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Moncure/Haywood Food Truck Festival and Car Show
The Moncure/Haywood Food Truck Festival and Car Show takes place Saturday, October 5th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., a Moncure Elementary School, 600 Moncure School Road, Moncure (Chatham County.) This is a free event, featuring: Food trucks Car, truck & bike show Kids' zone Gaming truck Face painting Rock climbing wall Sir Purr from the Carolina Panthers Morehead … [Read more...] about Moncure/Haywood Food Truck Festival and Car Show
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, from April 10th to October 16th, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. Each week, La Vita Dolce will offer free palate-pleasing samples of a different wine or wine cocktail (think Sangria!), discounts on all wine, … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music, free treats for kids, free samples
Free introductory fencing class for kids in Durham
There will be a free fencing class at Research Triangle Fencing, 3742 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite A-2, Durham, on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come try the fast-paced, exciting Olympic sport of fencing, with a free class for kids age 6 and up. Bring your friends, siblings, or cousins to Research Triangle Fencing, meet the coaching staff, and get your Saturday … [Read more...] about Free introductory fencing class for kids in Durham
Harvest and Hornworm Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting the Harvest and Hornworm Festival on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Highlights are the looping contest, moon pie eating contest, and hornworm race. This event will feature live music, local arts and … [Read more...] about Harvest and Hornworm Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State with headliner Delta Rae
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The headlining performer is Delta Rae. The whole community is invited. The festival includes … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State with headliner Delta Rae
Help Break Record for the World’s Longest Soul Train Line Dance
The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the African American Cultural Festival, is training its eyes at the Guinness World Record for the longest Soul Train Dance, and you can be a part of it. The current record is 426 people. On Saturday, August 24th, 2019, at 9 a.m., join the World's Longest Soul Train Line Dance at John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Blvd., … [Read more...] about Help Break Record for the World’s Longest Soul Train Line Dance
8 big discounts on kids’ activities
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As the summer winds down if you're finding the kids are going a little bit stir crazy, here are some ways for them to burn off some energy in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding areas, without burning through your cash. Included are deals on indoor rock climbing, trampoline parks and more. All deals are active at the time of this post, but might expire at any time, so don't … [Read more...] about 8 big discounts on kids’ activities
Upcoming free and cheap events for kids
Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill and beyond, on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event. You'll also find some events on this list that, while not specifically designed for kids, are kid-friendly and a great way to spend time with the whole … [Read more...] about Upcoming free and cheap events for kids
23rd Anniversary Open House at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh
Avian and Exotic Animal Care, 8711 Fidelity Blvd, Raleigh, is celebrating its 23rd anniversary with an open house on Saturday, August 31st, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Here's some of what's going on: Live animal demonstrations Kids' activities Refreshments Wildlife Zoo animals Exotic animals Tours of the facilities More upcoming free … [Read more...] about 23rd Anniversary Open House at Avian and Exotic Animal Care in Raleigh
