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
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Canceled: Movie by Moonlight at Dix Park: Incredibles 2, with superhero meet and greet, parade and costume contest
The City of Raleigh is once again presenting the popular Movies by Moonlight series at Dorothea Dix Park. Scroll down to see the 2019 schedule for Movies by Moonlight. Location The movie will be in Flowers Field. The best park entrances to use are Hunt Drive off of Western Boulevard or Blair Drive off of Centennial Parkway. The address of the field is roughly 2105 Umstead Drive for those … [Read more...] about Canceled: Movie by Moonlight at Dix Park: Incredibles 2, with superhero meet and greet, parade and costume contest
“One Giant Leap” event, tours, campfires, more, at West Point on the Eno
West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north of downtown Durham. Scroll down for a list of upcoming events at West Point on the Eno. West Point on the Eno features: Boating Greenway/trail access Grill Picnic shelter Picnic table Recreation center … [Read more...] about “One Giant Leap” event, tours, campfires, more, at West Point on the Eno
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
23 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2019
Ready to pack up the kids and go find some summertime fun? Here's a quick list of free and cheap things in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, to get your feet wet. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might … [Read more...] about 23 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2019
Picnic with the Pixies at Lafayette Village
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is a European style village in North Raleigh, with locally owned restaurants, upscale shopping and underground parking. It hosts many free events. Here is one, but follow Lafayette Village on Facebook to learn more and to stay up to date. Picnic with the Pixies Saturday, July 20th, 2019 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free Bring your blankets, lawn … [Read more...] about Picnic with the Pixies at Lafayette Village
Summer Concert Series and fireworks at Crossroads Plaza in Cary
Crossroads Plaza, 430 Crossroads Boulevard, Cary, is hosting a free summer concert series. It will feature local bands and will take place in the Dicks Sporting Goods parking lot. On several nights the concert will be followed by fireworks. This is a free, family friendly event. Just bring your own seating. The concerts will take place from 6 p.m.to 10 p.m. Crossroads Summer Concert … [Read more...] about Summer Concert Series and fireworks at Crossroads Plaza in Cary
Tickets for Pullen Park’s Holiday Express on sale July 30th…at 5:30 a.m.
Holiday Express, which will be at Pullen Park December 4th through 8th, 2019, and December 11th through 15th, is one of the most popular events of the winter. December 9th and 16th are rain dates. It's inexpensive as well, at just $12.25 per ticket, including fees. Learn about 9 other Christmas trains in North Carolina. Festivities include: Train Ride: Enjoy the holiday lights as you … [Read more...] about Tickets for Pullen Park’s Holiday Express on sale July 30th…at 5:30 a.m.
Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre: Bohemian Rhapsody
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh, is presenting a free summer movie series, Movies in the Garden, on five Thursdays in July and August, 2019. Movies in the Garden is a family-friendly event, showing movies that are rated G, PG and PG-13. Concessions (including cold adult beverages provided by Raleigh Brewing) will be available for purchase. Food trucks will be at each … [Read more...] about Movies in the Garden at Raleigh Little Theatre: Bohemian Rhapsody
Movies Under the Stars in Chapel Hill: School of Rock
The Town of Chapel Hill's Movies Under the Stars is coming back in 2019, but at a new location. Instead of the Wallace Parking Deck, it will be at McCorkle Place on UNC's campus, near Morehead Planetarium. Morehead Planetarium is at 250 E. Franklin Street, so gives you an idea of where it is. Free popcorn! Bring your own chair. Also, please check out the big list of outdoor movies around … [Read more...] about Movies Under the Stars in Chapel Hill: School of Rock
