Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. In addition to the annual bookbag give away there will be food, free haircuts and braids, activities, live entertainment and more! Bring your lawn chair or … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
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Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market Dec 6
Shop Local Raleigh is hosting Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market on December 6, 2025, at Raleigh Iron Works, 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina. The market will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can expect handcrafted treasures, artisanal treats, kids' activities, and unique gifts, all while sipping on your favorite festive beverages. Follow the Facebook event and Shop Local … [Read more...] about Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market Dec 6
Weekend of Comedy Improv with The Unintentionals in August
The Unintentionals, a local improv comedy troupe, has several shows coming up. They're all family friendly and low-priced. All of these events take place at TR Studio, 3027 Barrow Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Upcoming Shows Improv Showdown! - Improv Comedy ShowDate & Time: Friday, August 15, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m.Location: TR Studio (3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, NC)Cost: $10 for … [Read more...] about Weekend of Comedy Improv with The Unintentionals in August
LEGO Brick Take Back — Trade for LEGO e-Gift Card
Got LEGOs just sitting around the house? Now is the perfect time to trade them in for a LEGO e-Gift Card! But don’t delay – this is a limited-time LEGO Brick Take Back program! Why the buyback? LEGO is on a mission to keep LEGOs in play for generations to come. To achieve this, they established a take-back program to reuse LEGO bricks, thereby keeping them circulating for future play. And in … [Read more...] about LEGO Brick Take Back — Trade for LEGO e-Gift Card
Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
Little Fentonians Music Day is a fun-filled family day celebrating the joy of music. It takes place Thursday, August 14, 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. This event features student performances from Bach to Rock Music School, that will inspire and entertain. Kids can also explore a unique … [Read more...] about Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh takes place Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. It lasts about 2.5 hours and is 1.4 miles long. Parade Route The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long: How to Watch the Parade If you can't make it to the parade in person, you can also watch on ABC11, starting at 9:30 a.m. Pictures from past Raleigh … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, North Carolina, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, with last admission at 4 … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for some of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on Triangle on the Cheap's calendar in August, … [Read more...] about August events: Top things to do in the Triangle
