Carolina Godiva Track Club holds an annual Summer Track Series on Wednesdays from May 28 to August 6, 2005 (except for July 2), from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Culbreth Middle School, 225 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This free, weekly event is open to everyone with distances from just 100 meters to 5 kilometers. Whether you're 3 or 90, you'll be welcome! No RSVP is required -- just … [Read more...] about Carolina Godiva Track Club holds a free summer track series for all ages in Chapel Hill
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10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
Asia Fest is returning for 2025. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. Tickets are $12 ($9 early bird), and free for those 12 and under, or age 65 and older. Purchase tickets here. The festival features: … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
The International Festival Sept. 20
The International Festival will take place September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter through Gate 9. It's at the field close to Martin Building. Over 30 cultures will be represented in this celebration. Admission is free. The festival will feature: … [Read more...] about The International Festival Sept. 20
Garden Buddies — free family activity with Triangle Land Conservancy July 12
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Garden BuddiesSaturday, July 12, 20259:30 to 11:15 … [Read more...] about Garden Buddies — free family activity with Triangle Land Conservancy July 12
Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Participating locations of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are offering a free cone or cup of frozen custard when you purchase a kid's meal, from July 7 to 11, 2025. Participating locations only. Details might differ in some stores. The Triangle locations have announced on Facebook that they are participating in this promotion: … [Read more...] about Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Book Bonanza for kids at Fenton July 10
Book Bonanza takes place Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Luke from Luke’s Entertainment will perform Pepito & The Trash Cans, a bilingual, musical storytelling experience that teaches Spanish vocabulary through the context of a heartwarming story about resilience and … [Read more...] about Book Bonanza for kids at Fenton July 10
Free Storytimes with Crafts at Oak View: Spanish and English Storytimes
Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is free to visit. The park is a 19th-century historic farmstead, with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. Several goats live at Historic Oak View County Park, which makes it a unique destination in Wake County. Historic Oak View … [Read more...] about Free Storytimes with Crafts at Oak View: Spanish and English Storytimes
Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. As is the case with all Wake County Parks, … [Read more...] about Free Events for Kids at Crowder County Park: learning about animals, DIY crafts, and more
Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a list of some of the top events in the Triangle in July. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Read about some highlighted events, or jump right to our day by day list … [Read more...] about Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
