Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Kids
Cozy Panda Presents Fall Kickoff Vendor Market at Southern Village Sep. 27
Cozy Panda presents a Fall Kickoff Vendor Market on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Southern Village, 300-498 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about Cozy Panda Presents Fall Kickoff Vendor Market at Southern Village Sep. 27
Garden Buddies — free family activity with Triangle Land Conservancy July 12
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Garden BuddiesSaturday, July 12, 20259:30 to 11:15 … [Read more...] about Garden Buddies — free family activity with Triangle Land Conservancy July 12
JCPenney Kids Zone: free crafts for kids and coupons for parents
Bring the kids to JCPenney on the second Saturday of the month for the free, family-friendly JCPenney Kids Zone from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. At each of these events, kids can try a fun craft. They will receive: Parents receive a coupon for 10% off at JC Penney. The coupon CAN be combined with another JCPenney coupon. The coupon is ONLY good the day of the event, and only in-store. Upcoming … [Read more...] about JCPenney Kids Zone: free crafts for kids and coupons for parents
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. This is a small museum but it has hundreds … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
National Night Out in Smithfield Aug. 5
The Smithfield Police Department is hosting a National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Smithfield Community Park, 600 M Durwood Stephenson Highway, Smithfield, North Carolina. Meet local first responders and enjoy free food and activities. The free event includes: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Smithfield Aug. 5
National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina Aug. 5
The Fuquay-Varina Police Department is hosting a National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. The address is 401 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The event includes: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina Aug. 5
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Outdoor movies at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): Mufasa on July 11
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
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
