Garner Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is presenting Carpool Cinema, a series of outdoor movies that begins on Friday, March 12th, 2021. The movies take place at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. They're free, but registration is required, as spaces are limited. The first movie, Toy Story 4, on March 12th, is sold out, but read on for the whole schedule. Read about … [Read more...] about Garner’s Carpool Cinema — Black Panther on June 11
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Free July 4th Weekend Laser Light Show in Durham — registration starts June 7
Durham Parks & Recreation is presenting a 4th of July patriotic holiday-themed laser light show on Saturday, July 3rd, and Sunday, July 4th, 2021. The show will be drive-in style, at Durham County Memorial Stadium parking lot, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham. There should be music accompanying the show, which you can listen to on your car radio. (We'll add some details on this when we hear … [Read more...] about Free July 4th Weekend Laser Light Show in Durham — registration starts June 7
Story time with Barnaby D. Troll — free weekly story time at Durham Central Park
Durham Central Park will be hosting Story Time with Barnaby D. Troll, a story time for kids age 2-5 starting Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 :30 a.m. It will take place weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. until May 25th, 2021. Look for Facebook events on Durham Central Park's Facebook page. Children will listen to a favorite children’s story, sing a song or two and re-create … [Read more...] about Story time with Barnaby D. Troll — free weekly story time at Durham Central Park
Rummage Sale with Seed Art Share, with free performances and drop-in classes
Seed Art Share and Pure Life Theatre are hosting a big rummage sale as a fundraiser for their upcoming camps, classes and shows. The sale will take place on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pure Life Theatre, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, which is the Historic Royal Bakery building, across from Meredith College. You can expect reasonable prices on children's clothes, … [Read more...] about Rummage Sale with Seed Art Share, with free performances and drop-in classes
Springtime Stroll & Roll Arts Event in Downtown Raleigh
Springtime Stroll & Roll is a chance to explore Downtown Raleigh by foot or bike, experience art activities, and raise money for ArtSpace. The event takes place Friday, May 21st, and Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 23rd, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to register. After you register you'll receive an email containing your unique fundraising link, as … [Read more...] about Springtime Stroll & Roll Arts Event in Downtown Raleigh
CANCELED: Pop-up roller skating this weekend in Raleigh Convention Center
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. If you purchased tickets please contact the organizer. The Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, is transforming into the largest indoor pop-up roller skating rink Raleigh has ever seen. From May 21st to 23rd, 2021, Mako Medical Sk8te Raleigh invites guests to roll around the rink under a disco ball, while DJ Uniq set the mood for … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Pop-up roller skating this weekend in Raleigh Convention Center
Shop handmade market at Page Farms, and then pick strawberries
Page Farms, 6100 Mount Herman Road, Raleigh, is hosting its first annual handmade makers market on the farm on Saturday, May 15th, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for unique items for gifts or for yourself! The list of vendors will be revealed soon! Follow the Facebook event for updates. But there's more to do at the farm besides shopping from the artists and artisans. May 15th will be … [Read more...] about Shop handmade market at Page Farms, and then pick strawberries
Mother’s Day Market at Cultivate Coffee, in Fuquay-Varina
Curated Craft Market is a pop-up market where you'll discover handmade products and original works of art. In addition, enjoy live music, a free art activity, and specialty drinks and ice cream for purchase. The next Curated Craft Market will take place on Saturday, March 8th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Cultivate Coffee Roasters, 128 S. Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina. It's free to … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Market at Cultivate Coffee, in Fuquay-Varina
May Day at Oak Ridge Farms in Zebulon
Oak Ridge Farms, 92 Thomas Arnold Road, Zebulon, is hosting a family-friendly May Day event on the farm on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. There will be a large farm market with many vendors. In addition, Las Gringas Taco food truck and Raleigh Rolls ice cream truck will be there. Kids can meet farm animals, including pigs, chickens, goats, bunnies … [Read more...] about May Day at Oak Ridge Farms in Zebulon
New Hope Valley Railway offers additional departures for Triangle’s Train
New Hope Valley Railway New Hope Valley Railway, at 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill (on the Wake/Chatham County line) has operated for more than 100 years. These days, New Hope Valley Railway's facilities include: An outdoor exhibit of historic and heritage railroad equipment dating back to the 1920 Two steam locomotives More than a half-dozen diesel engines Covered open-air excursion … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway offers additional departures for Triangle’s Train
