The weather is heating up, and we're all looking for a way to cool down. Here's a big list of swimming pools, splash pads, and swimming holes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding area. In addition to the facilities on this list, area YMCAs offer swimming to members. Haw River Watershed and Jordan Lake There are multiple places to swim throughout the Haw River … [Read more...] about Places to Cool Off in the Triangle–pools, splash pads and swimming holes
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Magic Midways: Smithfield Family Days May 12 to 28
Magic Midways Carnival is presenting Smithfield Family Days from May 12 to 28, 2023, at Carolina Premium Outlets, 1025 Outlet Center Drive, Smithfield, NC. The carnival featuresover 30 attractions, including thrill rides, kiddie rides, games of skill, a food court, face painting and more. Carnival Hours Ticket Prices Admission and parking is free. You pay for the rides. We don't … [Read more...] about Magic Midways: Smithfield Family Days May 12 to 28
Clayton Square to Square Street Festival
The Town of Clayton is hosting its Square to Square Street Festival on Saturday, May 20, 2023, .from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Main Street. This free festival features games, activities, food and music, stretching from Town Square to Horne Square. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Clayton Square to Square Street Festival
Efland UMC Outdoor Movie, with free food
Efland United Methodist Church, 3418 US Hwy 70 West, Efland, NC, is hosting an outdoor movie night on Saturday, May 20, 2023. This is a free event, but donations are accepted. The event starts at 7 p.m. Free hot dogs, popcorn, chips, snow cones and drinks will be available. The movie will start after sunset. … [Read more...] about Efland UMC Outdoor Movie, with free food
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Sheetz Community Clinic: Free baseball clinic from Ripken Baseball May 17
Ripken Baseball is partnering with Sheetz to bring a free baseball clinic to Raleigh. It is for children ages 7 to 14 and takes place Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Honeycutt Park, 1032 Clear Creek Farm Drive, Raleigh, NC. Register here for the Raleigh clinic. The clinic includes instructional drills on hitting, throwing, infield and outfield. The clinic includes: … [Read more...] about Sheetz Community Clinic: Free baseball clinic from Ripken Baseball May 17
Free event: Apex Youth Football Combine May 20
Apex Pop Warner Football and Cheer is hosting a free Youth Football Combine for kids ages 7-13. The event takes place Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Apex High School, 1501 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC. Apex Pop Warner Football and Cheer announced this event on their Facebook page. During the event, the kids will participate in 6 or more drills. Apex Pop Warner is … [Read more...] about Free event: Apex Youth Football Combine May 20
Free Mom’s Morning Out program at Peach Road Cultural Center in Raleigh
Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, is hosting a free program, Mom's Morning Out, for parents, presented by Wake Up and Read. This three-week series for parents will provide support, information, and a fun, relaxing environment to learn about early childhood development, literacy, and at-home tools to help your child thrive. Brunch snacks are provided, and little ones are … [Read more...] about Free Mom’s Morning Out program at Peach Road Cultural Center in Raleigh
11th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree at Kenly 95 Petro — free concerts, fireworks, truck show, wrestling
Kenly 95, at 923 Johnston Parkway (I-95, exit 106), Kenly, NC, is hosting the 11th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree from May 11 to 13, 2023. The free festival features: Schedule Thursday, May 11: Friday, May 12: Saturday, May 13: Look for updates on the Facebook event and on Kenly 95 Petro's Facebook page. … [Read more...] about 11th Annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree at Kenly 95 Petro — free concerts, fireworks, truck show, wrestling
Jewish Food Festival at Levin JCC
Jewish For Good, 1937 West Cornwallis Rd, Durham, is hosting the Jewish Food Festival on Sunday, May 7, 2013, from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5, and food is sold separately, through food tickets. Capacity is limited, so make sure to purchase your tickets in advance. All proceeds from the Jewish Food Festival go to Jewish For Good's Food Pantry. Food is a great way to connect with a … [Read more...] about Jewish Food Festival at Levin JCC
