Find out about all the ways to celebrate Independence Day 2018 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Enjoy fireworks, parades, festivals and more. Know of others that should be on this list? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com. Also, have you subscribed by email? Your email address will never be shared, sold, or spammed. We're also on Facebook and Twitter. Tell your friends! And follow each … [Read more...] about Triangle 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations
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Free kids’ movies this summer at Northgate Mall in Durham
Cool off this summer with FREE kids' movies at Northgate Stadium 10 Theater at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Boulevard, Durham. The movies will be shown Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. from June 12th to August 16th, 2018, with the exception of July 4. Movie survival packs include popcorn, drink and candy for only $6. See big list of free and cheap summer movie programs in … [Read more...] about Free kids’ movies this summer at Northgate Mall in Durham
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
Taste of Soul NC: Ultimate Cookout Experience July 22
Taste of Soul NC: Ultimate Cookout Experience takes place Sunday, July 22nd, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Food will be for sale from some of the best food trucks in the Triangle. Admission is free. Some more of what's going on: Face painting Checkers Chess Spades DJ Misting station More upcoming events in Durham … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul NC: Ultimate Cookout Experience July 22
International SUNday at NC Museum of Natural History
Learn about the Sun on the Sunday closest to the summer solstice, the day with the most hours of sunlight during the year, marking the beginning of summer. International SUNday, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, takes place Sunday, June 24th, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's free to attend. This annual event gives you the chance to safely … [Read more...] about International SUNday at NC Museum of Natural History
Kickoff to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum
Rising kindergarteners and their families are invited to the free Kickoff to Kindergarten at Marbles Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh. This event will take place two times this summer: Year-Round Kick-Off to Kindergarten: Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Traditional Calendar Kick-Off to Kindergarten: Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate … [Read more...] about Kickoff to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum
Free: Family Days and more at Duke Homestead
Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum encompasses the historic home, farm, and factory buildings of Washington Duke and his family as they lived on the property from 1852 until 1874.The site interprets the early farming life of the Duke family and the beginnings of their tobacco manufacturing business on the property after the Civil War. There are several guided tours daily, and a … [Read more...] about Free: Family Days and more at Duke Homestead
WakeMed Movies by Moonlight at Booth Amphitheatre. June 15: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
WakeMed Movies by Moonlight returns to Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, for 2018. These movies are family friendly. You can bring your own picnic, or purchase food from vendors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. No pets. The gates open at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m. Lawn games will be available before the films. The cost is $5. Kids 12 … [Read more...] about WakeMed Movies by Moonlight at Booth Amphitheatre. June 15: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
June 15: Free Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Dorothea Dix Park
Morehead Planetarium of UNC presents a FREE skywatching session every month (roughly), weather permitting, usually at Jordan Lake, but sometimes at other sites around the region. The time varies according to the season, but each session is scheduled for two hours. Most skywatching sessions are at Ebenezer Church Recreation Area, part of Jordan Lake State Recreation Area. This site has … [Read more...] about June 15: Free Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium at Dorothea Dix Park
Movies Under the Stars in Chapel Hill: Wonder Woman (free movie, free popcorn)
The Town of Chapel Hill is presenting Movies Under the Stars on select Thursday nights from June 7, 2018, to August 16th. Admission is free and so is the popcorn. The movies will be shown at 8:30 p.m. on top of the Wallace Parking Deck, 150 East Rosemary Street. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Movie-goers of all ages will enjoy free popcorn, giant games, and activities. This … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars in Chapel Hill: Wonder Woman (free movie, free popcorn)
