321 Coffee and L'Arche North Carolina are presenting an outdoor summer movie series in 2025. These are free and inclusive events that take place at 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The movies start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. More information and updates will be at larchenc.org/events. Summer Movie Series Schedule L’Arche North … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): Mufasa on July 11
Kids
Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Participating locations of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are offering a free cone or cup of frozen custard when you purchase a kid's meal, from July 7 to 11, 2025. Participating locations only. Details might differ in some stores. The Triangle locations have announced on Facebook that they are participating in this promotion: … [Read more...] about Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Book Bonanza for kids at Fenton July 10
Book Bonanza takes place Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Luke from Luke’s Entertainment will perform Pepito & The Trash Cans, a bilingual, musical storytelling experience that teaches Spanish vocabulary through the context of a heartwarming story about resilience and … [Read more...] about Book Bonanza for kids at Fenton July 10
Sweet Carolina Summer Bash at Old Raleigh Village Aug. 9 — free lunch, mechanical bull, bounce house, more…
Olde Raleigh Village, 3231 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Sweet Carolina Summer Bash on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free event is for all ages. Everything is free, including the food. The celebration includes: … [Read more...] about Sweet Carolina Summer Bash at Old Raleigh Village Aug. 9 — free lunch, mechanical bull, bounce house, more…
Free Storytimes with Crafts at Oak View: Spanish and English Storytimes
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is free to visit. The park is a 19th-century historic farmstead, with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. Several goats live at Historic Oak View County Park, which makes it a unique destination in Wake County. Historic Oak View … [Read more...] about Free Storytimes with Crafts at Oak View: Spanish and English Storytimes
Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. As is the case with all Wake County Parks, … [Read more...] about Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
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
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the top events in the Triangle in July. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Read about some highlighted events, or jump right to our day by day list … [Read more...] about Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Sept. 27 will feature historic uniforms and rules
Duke Homestead State Historic Site is hosting Vintage Base Ball Day at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 West Corporation Street, Durham, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11 a.m. In these games, four teams will play a total of six games, with the first one starting at 11 a.m. This year the Duke Homestead team will be playing against two visiting teams: the Columbus Buckeyes, and the … [Read more...] about Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Sept. 27 will feature historic uniforms and rules
