Ukrainian Association of North Carolina is presenting Skate for Ukraine on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Polar Ice Wake Forest, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The event benefits Ukraine. Ice skating is from 7 to 9 p.m. You can pre-purchase ice skating tickets online, but walk-ins are welcome too. A portion of public skating admission proceeds will be … [Read more...] about Skate for Ukraine at Polar Ice Wake Forest July 18 — Ukrainian Bazaar and Bakery, and more…
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Carolina Godiva Track Club holds a free summer track series for all ages in Chapel Hill
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
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
Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
Smurfs will be released in theaters July 18, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on July 12, 2025. This advance screening is at Regal Brier Creek, 8611 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh, NC 27617, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Doors open at 10 a.m. The movie starts at 11 a.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be careful about ads that … [Read more...] about Free advance screening of Smurfs on July 12
100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
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Looking for ways to keep kids busy at home without relying on screens? We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. But, eventually, it might be in everyone's best interest for kids to take part in some non-screen activities, and that's where this list comes in. None of these activities require hard-to-find instructions, or any unusual material. Most … [Read more...] about 100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
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!
Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
Celebrate the 4th of July Weekend at Spring Haven Farm, 5306 Homer Ruffin RoadChapel Hill, North Carolina. The farm will be hosting its Watermelon Festival on July 4, 5, and 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The cost is $14.95 for each person age 4 and older. Purchase tickets here. Enjoy all the farm activities, as well as all the watermelon you can eat! There will also be watermelon … [Read more...] about Watermelon Festival at Spring Haven Farm July 4-6: includes all-you-can-eat watermelon
