The 2019 Pimento Cheese Festival is taking place Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Cary. The festival will place on Academy Street, between Dry Avenue and Waldo Street. Food vendors will be selling food from the regular menus, along with new dishes featuring pimento cheese. There will be live music at the Downtown Park. Buy a drink from local breweries, and test your … [Read more...] about Pimento Cheese Festival in Cary June 8
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Free outdoor music and movies in Apex
Bring the whole family and enjoy a summer of free outdoor movies and concerts in Apex. They take place at Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, and Apex Historic Depot, 220 N. Salem Street, Apex. Concerts start at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. Load up the kids, the lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner and show up early for good seats. No Pets or Alcohol. You … [Read more...] about Free outdoor music and movies in Apex
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 8
Raleigh's International Food Festival takes place Saturday, June 8th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival celebrate's Raleigh's diverse community and welcoming spirit through international food, music and dance. Admission is free. There will be lots of fun kids' activities, and, of course, food and drink will be available for … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 8
Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex June 14-15
Bone Suckin' Sauce Peak City Pig Fest is serious business for BBQ chefs. Taking place Friday, June 14th, 2019, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, June 15th, 2019, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., in downtown Apex, it's the only Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned BBQ contest in the Triangle, and chefs compete for over $10,000 in prize money. It's free to attend the festival. Of course … [Read more...] about Bone Suckin’ Sauce Peak City Pig Fest in Apex June 14-15
Free Family Day (and more) at Nasher Museum of Art
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students with student ID FREE ADMISSION FOR: Nasher Museum members Children 15 and under Duke students, faculty and staff with DukeCard or Duke Medicine … [Read more...] about Free Family Day (and more) at Nasher Museum of Art
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
“A Kid’s Life” Programs in Durham Parks
"A Kid's Life" is a series of free programs for kids at Durham parks. Each program explores a topic that will be both fun and educational for kids. These are drop-in programs. Registration is not required for these events, but make sure to follow the links below to see all the details. A Kid's Life: Bountiful Blooms All Year Long Saturday, May 25th, 2019 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. West Point on … [Read more...] about “A Kid’s Life” Programs in Durham Parks
Barnyard Birthday Bash at Historic Oak View County Park–a birthday party for the goats
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 19th-century historic farmstead with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. The park includes plenty of historical structures and natural features to explore, including a farm history center, a livestock barn, a cotton gin house, a plank … [Read more...] about Barnyard Birthday Bash at Historic Oak View County Park–a birthday party for the goats
Brier Creek Food Truck Festival
More than 30 Raleigh area food trucks will be at Brier Creek Spring Food Truck Fest on Saturday, May 18th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh. It's free to attend and family friendly. There will be a DJ and face painting. Enjoy live music at the event: 11 a.m.: Bump Syndicate 1 p.m.: 20 Ride: America's #1 Zac Brown Tribute Food truck lineup: Barone … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Food Truck Festival
Hogwarts Party, Art Lab, Hillsborough Comics Fair, 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 Hogwarts Party, Art Lab, Hillsborough Comics Fair, more, at Orange County Public Library
