Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate summer (and the upcoming school year) with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Compliments of Meridian … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, free burgers & hot dogs, and more: RSVP by July 29
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First Friday Market and Movie Night at Haven Farm with Pop-Up Carolinas: Finding Nemo Aug 2
Pop-Up Carolinas is hosting First Friday Market and Movie Night on the first Friday of every month, through December 6, 2024, at Haven Farm, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina. These are free, family-friendly events. At each one there will be a local vendor market, outdoor movie, live music, food trucks. The events run from 5 to 9 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. … [Read more...] about First Friday Market and Movie Night at Haven Farm with Pop-Up Carolinas: Finding Nemo Aug 2
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is reopening for visits on Monday, July 8, 2024, after a year of renovation. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Free guided tours are … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: The Little Rascals July 27
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays, they'll be showing a family film for free. The films will be shown at 11:30 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: The Little Rascals July 27
Free Youth Football Camp in Chapel Hill July 27
Boys and girls ages 5-13 are invited to a FREE flag football camp held by Under Armor RISE -- Chapel Hill. The camp takes place July 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Scroggs Elementary School, 501 Kildaire Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Please RSVP through the Facebook event. The camp focuses on honing football skills in a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience is … [Read more...] about Free Youth Football Camp in Chapel Hill July 27
North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug 5-30
The North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is offering a special discount for Randolph County residents, in celebration of the zoo's 50th anniversary. This discount is meant to show appreciation for residents of Randolph County, who advocated tirelessly in the 1970s for the state zoo to be built in the heart of North Carolina. From August 5 to 30, 2024, residents who show a valid … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo Offering Special Discount Admission for Randolph County Residents Aug 5-30
Durham Fiesta Latina August 4
El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is a cultural celebration and a chance for community building. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Durham Fiesta Latina August 4
Outdoor movie at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): Finding Dory July 26
321 Coffee and L'Arche North Carolina are presenting an outdoor movie night. On Friday, July 26, 2024, watch "Finding Dory" at Bloc[83] Courtyard, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. The coffee shop will be open from 6 to 7 p.m., and the movie, Finding Dory, will start at 7 p.m. Please bring your own blanket or chair. Another movie night is planned … [Read more...] about Outdoor movie at 321 Coffee (Downtown Raleigh): Finding Dory July 26
Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “Earth & Sky — A Great Gathering for All Beings” opens Aug 9 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Paperhand Puppet Intervention's giant puppet shows are one of the most enduring traditions of Chapel Hill and the Triangle. The group uses communal storytelling, shadows, masks, and, of course, giant puppets, to create magic. Paperhand's summer show in 2024, "Earth & Sky -- A Great Gathering For All Beings" will be performed at the Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill every Friday, Saturday and … [Read more...] about Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s “Earth & Sky — A Great Gathering for All Beings” opens Aug 9 at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Final Friday: K-pop with DIA Dance Studio at Downtown Cary Park (and much more!)
Downtown Cary Park is the new central gathering spot for the Town of Cary. It officially opened in November, 2023, and has already been the site for festivals, holiday events, and performances. It's a draw during the holiday season, with festive light displays and a free ice skating rink. The park will be home to varied programming, including art exhibitions, performances, concerts, … [Read more...] about Final Friday: K-pop with DIA Dance Studio at Downtown Cary Park (and much more!)