Many locations of Boost Mobile are hosting free back to school events. These events include free backpacks full of school supplies (while supplies last), plus music, games, prizes and more. Find the event closest to you. Here are some on the schedule (you might want to call the store to confirm details): Union Wireless 3825 S. Roxboro Durham, NC Friday, August 2nd, 2019 2 p.m. to 6 … [Read more...] about Free back to to school events with Boost Mobile (with free backpack of school supplies)
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Bull City Roller Derby is hosting its first home bout, and it’s free for spectators
Bull City Roller Derby is a community of skaters establishing Durham's first ever roller derby league. They've started from scratch, and welcome new athletes. They're open to women-identified, non-binary, and gender non-conforming skaters and potential skaters. That's right--even if you can't skate yet, you can still work with them. They teach basic skating skills, … [Read more...] about Bull City Roller Derby is hosting its first home bout, and it’s free for spectators
8 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing at Events in the Triangle
July 20th, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing. Celebrate at special events in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. There are several ways to celebrate Apollo 11 and the moon landing in the Triangle, including festivals, a look behind the scenes in an astrophysics lab, a special planetarium show, stepping inside a replica of Neil Armstrong's space suite, free Moonberry … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing at Events in the Triangle
Habitat for Humanity ReStore 10th Birthday Bash
Habitat ReStore of Durham and Orange Counties, 5501 Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, Durham, is celebrating its 10th birthday on Saturday, June 29th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by and celebrate 10 years of of building homes and increasing affordable homeownership opportunities. Enjoy: Bounce House from Bull City Inflatables LLC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Birthday cake from Kimmi's … [Read more...] about Habitat for Humanity ReStore 10th Birthday Bash
2nd Annual Chatham County Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights–A Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience
Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Chatham Organizing for Racial Equity (CORE), is co-sponsoring the 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chatham Agricultural & Conference Center, 1192 US Hwy 64 Business, Pittsboro. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event and open to the public. There will be a variety of food … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Chatham County Juneteenth Observance of Human Rights–A Celebration of African American Culture and Resilience
Free LEAP Dance Concert in Durham
NC Arts in Action, LEAP Team and community guests presents LEAP Dance Concert: Event of the Year, as part of Durham's sesquicentennial celebration. It takes place Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at PSI Theatre at Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham. This event is free to attend. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. More upcoming free and cheap events in Durham … [Read more...] about Free LEAP Dance Concert in Durham
SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances
SEEK Raleigh is a temporary public art program that will take place at Dorothea Dix Park from May 31st through June 1st, 2019. The program will include visual art, performance, film and more at locations all over the park. (See below.) Some of the projects are art installations that will be up throughout the length of SEEK, and some are performances that take place at specific times. May … [Read more...] about SEEK Raleigh–temporary public art program at Dix Park with installations and performances
Summer Learning Kick-Off, more, at Orange County Public Library
The main branch of Orange County Public Library, at 137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, and Carrboro Branch Library, 900 Old Fayetteville Road, Chapel Hill, both have some free events this summer. You can read about, and register for, all events on the library's website. Here are some of the highlights: Art Lab Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Main Library, … [Read more...] about Summer Learning Kick-Off, more, at Orange County Public Library
Kids’ activities at Southern Village: Outdoor movie, puppet shows
Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, boasts a very full calendar in the warmer months, with an exciting slate of concerts, movies and more. Some of what's happening at Southern Village: Live music series on Sundays and Fridays (and more) Movies by Starlite at Southern Village ($5) PORCHfest Wine Down Wednesdays at La Vita Dolce: Live music, food samples, free treats … [Read more...] about Kids’ activities at Southern Village: Outdoor movie, puppet shows
Free Flix 4 Kidz at Wake Forest Renaissance Center
NOTE: These are on hold for now. Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest Flix 4 Kidz, a free movie series for kids. It takes place the second Monday of the month, at 10:30 a.m. The movies are rated G or PG. Concessions, including popcorn and soft drinks, will be available for purchase. See big list of free and cheap summer movie programs in the Triangle for … [Read more...] about Free Flix 4 Kidz at Wake Forest Renaissance Center
