Raleigh Boys Club, at 605 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its 15th Annual Back to School Community Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature: The event is presented by LeVelle Moton and PJ Tucker. … [Read more...] about Back to School Community Day at Raleigh Boys Club: free haircuts, school supplies, more…
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Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting Brightleaf Harvest Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Watch as tobacco is harvested out of the field, and see the process of tobacco looping. Visitors can try their hand at these activities, or … [Read more...] about Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
22nd Annual Kirby Derby August 17
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Kirby Derby August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest. Admission is $5 and is free for kids under age 12. The event features more than 35 vendors with toys, comics, anime, Pokémon and more. More upcoming free and cheap things to do in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 17
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 12 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade starts at 12 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol, and proceeds to the festival village, which is at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival village and main stage entertainment … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 17
Back to School Jamboree at Chavis Park Aug 17 — free lunch boxes, water bottles and haircuts
Families are invited to a Back to School Jamboree at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event. There will be bounce houses, entertainment, crafts and more. The Raleigh Police Department will be sponsoring free haircuts during the event. Free lunch boxes and water bottles are available … [Read more...] about Back to School Jamboree at Chavis Park Aug 17 — free lunch boxes, water bottles and haircuts
Sixth Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 17
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its sixth annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 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 a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 17
Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more…
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. The bookbag giveaway is for local students in grades K-12. Children must be present to receive one bookbag, assorted school supplies, and socks while supplies … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more…
Free event at Kidzu Children’s Museum: Nocturnal Nature Garden Party August 16
Kidzu Children's Museum, at 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting a free Garden Party on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This party is in celebration of International Bat Night. At Nocturnal Nature Garden Party, learn about what happens in the natural world after you go to bed. Make a beautiful lantern to light up the night, explore nocturnal animals, … [Read more...] about Free event at Kidzu Children’s Museum: Nocturnal Nature Garden Party August 16
