Pride in the Park is a free, inclusive celebration for the whole family on June 29, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The celebration incudes lawn games, arts and crafts and more. Bring your own picnic or purchase from Market 317 or one of Downtown Cary's other dining options. Free activities include: … [Read more...] about Pride in the Park at Downtown Cary Park June 29
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Pride Celebration with Book Harvest, including free books
Book Harvest is hosting a special Pride celebration for kids and families on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at their location at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free event celebrates love, kindness, diversity and community. Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks and refreshments, and FREE books to take home and keep forever! Register here. … [Read more...] about Pride Celebration with Book Harvest, including free books
Mud Day Fun Day at Bright Horizons Apex
Bright Horizons of Apex, 2051 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting a fun, FREE day for children. Mud Day takes place on June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Kids will play in the mud and have fun! Dress for messy play. Boots or water shoes are suggested. The event also includes refreshments, a raffle and more. Please RSVP here. … [Read more...] about Mud Day Fun Day at Bright Horizons Apex
Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Open Chapel Hill Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a town-wide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace. You can start at any one of the seven Town of Chapel Hill locations. When you get there, you’ll pick up a passport … [Read more...] about Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
Save money every day by knowing where the “kids eat free” deals are in the Triangle. We verified every one of these deals in 2025, but they can change their deals at any time. Also, in many cases there are several locations of a restaurant, and when we call them we sometimes get varying information. And finally, it’s possible that the person who gave us the information wasn’t 100% sure of … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Deals in the Triangle — organized by the day of week
An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features: … [Read more...] about An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Wake Forest Price is holding the 2nd Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, food trucks, a kid zone and more. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, on the Duke University campus, is hosting a summer outdoor movie series. The series celebrates the college experience with heartwarming films about determinatoin, humor and unforgettable friendships. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, 2025 on Terrace on the Green. 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. The films are free and open … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
24 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2025
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Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2025. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might add it! Also, make sure to check out list of summer camps in the … [Read more...] about 24 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2025
Free kids’ movies this summer at Triangle Cinemas
Triangle Cinemas, at 9500 Forum Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing kids' movies for FREE this summer. The free movies take place from Tuesday to Thursday, plus three Fridays, from June 24 to August 15, 2025. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and the movies start at 10 a.m. No outside food or drink permitted, but discounted Kid Combos are available. Summer 2025 Schedule … [Read more...] about Free kids’ movies this summer at Triangle Cinemas
