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Raleigh Juneteenth Festival at Garner Road Community Center

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Raleigh Juneteenth Festival, at the Garner Road Community Center, 2235 Garner Road, Raleigh. This is a free community event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 1 to 6 p.m. The festival features: Look for updates on the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Juneteenth Festival at Garner Road Community Center

Children’s Day in Raleigh, with Consulate General of Mexico April 30

Children's Day is a Mexican holiday that's celebrated every year in late April. The City of Raleigh and the Consulate General of Mexico are presenting Children's Day on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Peach Road Park, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh. Please note that we had an error for a little while, saying that this has been rescheduled. It was being confused with a different … [Read more...] about Children’s Day in Raleigh, with Consulate General of Mexico April 30

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Festival · Kids

Raleigh Junior Rollers — Roller Derby Game

Raleigh Junior Rollers is a roller derby organization for kids ages 8-17. It's a gender-inclusive group. They're competing in a game on Sunday, April 30th, 2023, at 9 a.m., at United Skates of America, 2901 Trawick Road, Raleigh, NC. Admission is $7 per person. The Derby Demons will take on the Black & Bruisers at this all-levels event. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Junior Rollers — Roller Derby Game

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids · Sports

StoryRun at Dix Park Flowers Field with Darren Farrell

StoryRun at Dix Park Flowers Field with Darren Farrell is a fun, free event for families on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dix park is at 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC. Go at your own pace and read one of local author Darren Farrell's fun children's books. After, design your own medal for completing the race and enjoy activities and visits with local family/children … [Read more...] about StoryRun at Dix Park Flowers Field with Darren Farrell

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids

Brier Creek Commons Health Fair and Blood Drive April 29

Brier Creek Commons and Kix Cares are hosting a health fair and blood drive on Saturday April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Brier Creek Commons Shopping Center is at 8181 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, NC. The blood drive, in partnership with the Blood Connection, will operate until 2 p.m. For those wanting to schedule their blood donation, schedule here. The event will … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Commons Health Fair and Blood Drive April 29

Community Baby Shower at Dix Park — Register for Free Baby Gifts

Triangle Area Parenting Support is presenting a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Dorothea Dix Park, 1987 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC. The event takes place at the Magnolia Room Picnic Shelter. This biannual event is for families who are expecting or who have recently welcomed a new baby (6 months or younger). Generous partners, donors and … [Read more...] about Community Baby Shower at Dix Park — Register for Free Baby Gifts

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids

Target’s car seat trade-in event: drop off an old car seat, get 20% off new baby gear

Target is holding its very popular car seat trade-in event again this year. It takes place from April 16th to 29th, 2023. Trade in any car seat and you can get 20% off coupon for a new car seat, booster seat, stroller or other select baby gear item. You must be enrolled in Target Circle to take advantage of this offer.  Target will have drop-off boxes for old car seats near Guest … [Read more...] about Target’s car seat trade-in event: drop off an old car seat, get 20% off new baby gear

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids · Shopping

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