The Global Holiday Festival and Market will take place November 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore square, 226 E. Martin Street, Raleigh. The Global Holiday Festival and Market is a day of celebration honoring holidays and traditions from around the world. Join dozens of ethnic communities from across the Triangle for a day of food, shopping, entertainment, and community … [Read more...] about Global Holiday Festival and Market in Raleigh
Kids
Free visit to JC Raulston Arboretum for Girls (registration required)
Young Women in Bio--RTP is hosting a free event, visit to JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 12th, 2019, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is for girls in grades 4-6. Registration is required. More info: Girls in 4th to 6th grade are invited to join Young Women In Bio-RTP for a visit to the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State … [Read more...] about Free visit to JC Raulston Arboretum for Girls (registration required)
Harry Potter Marathon at the Lumina (free admission if you’re in costume)
The Lumina Theater, at Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, is showing all 8 Harry Potter movies, to close out the summer. Tickets are just $5, but if you come in costume (NOT Muggles attire!) admission is free! The screenings will be every day from Friday, August 23rd, to Monday, September 2nd, 2019. Showtimes will be: 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 9:30 … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Marathon at the Lumina (free admission if you’re in costume)
Pittsboro First Sunday Artisan Fair
The first Sunday of the month from April to December, head to downtown Pittsboro, 9 Hillsboro Street, for Pittsboro First Sunday. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. downtown Pittsboro hosts the First Sunday Artisan Market, featuring: Live music Food trucks Art Jewelry Textiles Woodwork Soaps Pottery More There is a designated play area for children in the parking lot across … [Read more...] about Pittsboro First Sunday Artisan Fair
C.A.S.T.: Free weekly fishing program for kids at Jordan Lake
C.A.S.T. (Catch a Sure Thing) is a free program designed for kids with little or no fishing experience. Meet at the visitor center of Jordan Lake State Recreation area, 280 State Park Road, Apex. It's held every Sunday from April 14th to August 25th, 2019, with the exceptions of May 26th, June 30th, and July 7th. The programs take place 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Call the park office at 919 … [Read more...] about C.A.S.T.: Free weekly fishing program for kids at Jordan Lake
Free back to to school events with Boost Mobile (with free backpack of school supplies)
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)
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
