Learn about Christmas in the Piedmont during the Civil War at Bennett Place Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. Christmas in the Piedmont During the Civil War Saturday, December 14th, 2019 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $3 for adults, $2 for children age 5-16, free for children under 5 Visit Bennett Place during the Christmas season and witness how this … [Read more...] about Christmas at Bennett Place: Daytime Event and Candlelight Tour
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Family Fun Night at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs (free event)
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Family Fun Nights for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is free. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. Pre-registration is optional. Next up: December Family Fun Night Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FreeJoin Marbles … [Read more...] about Family Fun Night at Marbles Kids Museum for kids with special needs (free event)
Christmas at Oak View Farm–reservations required
Christmas at Oak View Farm will take place from December 2nd to 21st, 2019. It's free to attend but you need to make reservations. Monday through Friday: 2 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. Learn how Christmas was celebrated from 1850 to 1950. Tour the Plank Kitchen and Main House and see decorations interpreting five different time periods in Oak View’s history … [Read more...] about Christmas at Oak View Farm–reservations required
CAM Raleigh is free every day now. Also, learn about First Friday and Family Day
CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the generous support of members and partners. Here are some events that are coming up: Exhibitions currently on view: ¡Viva Viclas! The Art of the Lowrider Motorcycle guest … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh is free every day now. Also, learn about First Friday and Family Day
Free children’s activities at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of the mill … [Read more...] about Free children’s activities at Historic Yates Mill County Park
Durham Holiday Parade and Fun Fest
Durham's Holiday Parade and Fun Fest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, 2019. Both are free events. Durham Holiday Parade The Durham Holiday Parade begins at 10 a.m. The Holiday Parade will feature floats, mascots, hometown bands, drill teams, schools and community groups, and, of course, Santa. The Parade Marshal is Shelly A. Green, the immediate past president and CEO of Discovery … [Read more...] about Durham Holiday Parade and Fun Fest
Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cary VFW Post 7383
Adding to the places where Santa is making a stop is his visit, along with Mrs. Claus, to Cary VFW Post 7383, 522 Reedy Creek Road, Cary. The visit takes place Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. More free Santa visits Check out our big list of free Santa visits in the Triangle, or look at a few upcoming events here: … [Read more...] about Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Cary VFW Post 7383
Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary, with free pasta dinner
Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, is presenting a live nativity event for the community on December 10th and 11th, 2019. This is a free event. Each night there will be a FREE pasta dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the church's Multi-Purpose Room. At 6 p.m., a narrated, outside Live Nativity begins with costumed biblical characters and live … [Read more...] about Live Nativity Event at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary, with free pasta dinner
9 big discounts on kids’ activities: BrickUniverse LEGO Expo, trampoline parks, climbing, more
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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 delay. You might also be interested in: Signing up for Triangle on the Cheap's … [Read more...] about 9 big discounts on kids’ activities: BrickUniverse LEGO Expo, trampoline parks, climbing, more
Free Santa pictures (and more) at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, is hosting Santa's Wonderland 2019, featuring FREE photos with Santa, crafts, games and activities. The festivities take place November 16th through December 24th, 2019. Santa's Wonderland will also be taking place at Cabela's, 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, on the same schedule. The free Santa picture is a 4x6 print and you'll … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures (and more) at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
