Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
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Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
V Pizza, 1839 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Family Funday in their parking lot on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, including: The V Pizza food truck will be on hand for purchases. There will be a raffle, with prizes of back to school supplies and V Pizza gift cards, with proceeds going to V4Victory. … [Read more...] about Back to School Family Funday at V Pizza — fire truck, magic show, more…
Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Uproar Festival of Public Art is coming to Orange County, North Carolina, from August 1 to 23, 2025. Sixty bold, high-impact, outdoor works of art will be showcased throughout the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough, and cash prizes will be awarded based on public voting and a jury panel of experts. Be sure to vote to help select the $10,000 People's Choice … [Read more...] about Uproar Festival of Public Art — explore art in Orange County, NC
Kickball for Kids in Piney Wood Park in Durham, on Sept. 13
Major Minors is hosting Kickball for Kids on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Piney Wood Park, 400 E Woodcroft Parkway, Durham, North Carolina. Kids ages 4 to 12 are invited to come out and play. This is a free event, but registration is required. … [Read more...] about Kickball for Kids in Piney Wood Park in Durham, on Sept. 13
7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its 7th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 16, 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 a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 16
Youngpreneur Back To School Pop-Up Shop
Step into a one-of-a-kind experience at the Youngpreneur Back to School Pop-Up Shop — where the spotlight is on young business owners, creativity, and community spirit. The event takes place at Beyond Yane, 3303 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend but donation of school supplies would be … [Read more...] about Youngpreneur Back To School Pop-Up Shop
LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Lee County Libraries is hosting LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire at Lee County Libraries - Main, 107 Hawkins Avenue, Sanford, North Carolina, on August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The event features: … [Read more...] about LCL POP!-con & Renaissance Faire in Sanford Aug. 16
Touch a Truck in Wake Forest Aug. 16
Wake Forest Police Department and the Town of Wake Forest are hosting Touch a Truck on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at The Factory, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Admission is $5 a person, or $20 for a family of any size. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics NC. Explore police cars, fire trucks, a helicopter, boat, Humvee, military vehicles and … [Read more...] about Touch a Truck in Wake Forest Aug. 16
CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 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 will … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 16
