Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Homeschool History Day on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore historic trades and life skills, including demonstrations by a blacksmith, leatherworker, and woodworker. Make historic crafts, play townball, take a special kids' tour of the Mordecai house. This is a free event. Registration … [Read more...] about Homeschool History Day at Mordecai Historic Park Sep. 5
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Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
WUNC is hosting a free event: Navigating Your K-12 Options on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited and registration is required. WUNC News invites you to a community conversation exploring the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter … [Read more...] about Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Every Kid Outdoors is a program that allows all fourth graders and their families free access, all year, to all national parks, lands and waters. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to inspire fourth graders to visit our federal lands and waters. By targeting fourth graders every year, the program works to give every child in the United States a chance to explore their federal lands … [Read more...] about Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Art Uncovered, a free community scavenger hunt on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, where participants can uncover 13 original artworks from up-and-coming North Carolina artist Britt Flood. Art lovers, adventure seekers and RTP employees–get ready to explore! Join us for Art Uncovered, an interactive scavenger hunt at Hub RTP in … [Read more...] about Art Uncovered — find art and keep it at a scavenger hunt at Hub RTP Sept. 2
Labor Day Cookout at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Labor Day Cookout on Monday, September 1, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Pay for your food and drink. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Labor Day Cookout at The Plant in Pittsboro
Five County Sunday Aug. 31: Carolina Mudcats Tickets $7 for Residents of “Five Counties”
The Carolina Mudcats are the Minor League Baseball Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They play at Five County Stadium, 1501 NC 39 Hwy, Zebulon, North Carolina. Tickets start at $14. 2025 Five County Family Sunday Games On Sunday afternoon games, box seat tickets are just $7 if you are a resident of one of the "five counties" of Five County Stadium: In addition, after the … [Read more...] about Five County Sunday Aug. 31: Carolina Mudcats Tickets $7 for Residents of “Five Counties”
African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The festival takes place along Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. The festival features: Make sure to check the … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. Enjoy music from many genres and countries. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
SproutFest Kids Appreciation day at Holly Springs Farmers Market Aug. 30
The Holly Springs Farmers Market is at 300 W. Ballentine Street, outside the Holly Springs Cultural Center. Winter Hours:November to AprilEvery Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Regular Hours:May to October Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Holly Springs Farmers Market hosts many special events throughout the year. Here's one: SproutFest Kids Appreciation DaySaturday, August 30, 20258 a.m. … [Read more...] about SproutFest Kids Appreciation day at Holly Springs Farmers Market Aug. 30
Campfire and Movie in the Park at Chapel Hill Community Center: Cars on Aug. 29
Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation is hosting Campfire and Movie in the Park on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parent or guardian must accompany children under 12 years old. You'll roast marshmallows and make s'mores by the campfire, and then watch the movie, Cars, at … [Read more...] about Campfire and Movie in the Park at Chapel Hill Community Center: Cars on Aug. 29
