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
Kids
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
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
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
Durham Greek Festival May 5-6
The Greek Festival is a free event taking place Saturday, May 5th, 2018, and Sunday, May 6th, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days, rain or shine. It's at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, 1/2 mile south of I-40 Exit 274, near the Streets at Southpoint Mall. It's free, but bring money for shopping at the Greek marketplace and for purchasing delicious food. Festival … [Read more...] about Durham Greek Festival May 5-6
Free: Fest in the West in Cary
Fest in the West is a free community celebration on Saturday, May 5th, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at USA Baseball Training Complex, Thomas Brooks Park, 7445 Green Hope School Road, Cary. Fest in the West is presented by Cary Citizen in partnership with Town of Cary. The festival features music, food, beer, kids' activities, an arts and crafts village, contests, and more. Here's some of … [Read more...] about Free: Fest in the West in Cary
April 15: Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents
Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue in Durham, is an interactive science park on 84 acres. It includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory, and 60 species of live animals in its outdoor exhibits. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military members, and $11 for kids age 3-12. However, on regularly scheduled Durham Community Days, residents of … [Read more...] about April 15: Free admission to Museum of Life + Science to Durham residents
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
