The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade of bands starts at 11 a.m. at Salisbury Street and Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, and ends around the same place. The festival follows. It's at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 15
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8th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 15
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its 8th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is sliding in a giant mud pit! The event … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 15
JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary Bash on Aug. 15
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on activities, explore the gardens and celebrate this milestone. Search the garden during the "50" scavenger hunt, play Plant Bingo, enjoy lawn games, listen to storytime and stop by the Education Yurt for … [Read more...] about JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary Bash on Aug. 15
Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo on Aug. 15
Bloomwell Autism Therapy is celebrating the opening of their Garner clinic, at 3421 Olympia Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, with a Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event. Registration helps with planning, but walk-ins are welcome too. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Sensory-Friendly Petting Zoo on Aug. 15
Backpacks, Wellness & Sweet Beginnings at Allure Me The Meda Health Spa, including free haircuts, backpacks and more on Aug. 15
Allure Me The Meda Health Spa, at 2222 Sedwich Road, Suite 102, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a back to school event on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a FREE event. Find their flyer on Facebook. This event includes: … [Read more...] about Backpacks, Wellness & Sweet Beginnings at Allure Me The Meda Health Spa, including free haircuts, backpacks and more on Aug. 15
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Workshop at Lowe’s Aug. 15 (free, but registration required)
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Lowe’s is bringing PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie to stores nationwide with a new MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club experience to spark imagination beyond the movie theater and learn DIY skills. Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Workshop takes place at participating Lowe's stores on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is required, and time slots are filling up quickly in many … [Read more...] about Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Workshop at Lowe’s Aug. 15 (free, but registration required)
The Shop RDU’s 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash Aug. 15
The Shop RDU Barbershop is hosting its 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash. It takes place Saturday, August 15 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Vision Church, 5808 Departure Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about The Shop RDU’s 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash Aug. 15
Johnston County Little League World Championship Parade Aug. 15
Congratulations to Johnston County Little League for winning the Little League Softball World Series! What an amazing achievement for these athletes! Celebrate your champions at a Championship Parade on Saturday, August 15, 2026! The parade will start at 5 p.m. at Archer Lodge Town Hall, 14094 Buffalo Road, Clayton, North Carolina. It will proceed on Buffalo Road, and then north on Wendell … [Read more...] about Johnston County Little League World Championship Parade Aug. 15
Books, Bikes & Back-To-School at Durham Co-Op Market Aug. 15
Durham Co-op Market is a cooperative grocery store at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham. The market schedules some events throughout the year. Here's one upcoming event: Books, Bikes & Back-To-SchoolSaturday, August 15, 20269 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free All are invited to this fun event! It includes: … [Read more...] about Books, Bikes & Back-To-School at Durham Co-Op Market Aug. 15
Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please RSVP here. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Activities will include: … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
