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
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Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is presenting a Community Book Bag Giveaway for local students. It takes place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hargraves Community Center, 216 Roberson Street, Chapel Hill. In addition to the annual bookbag give away there will be food, free haircuts and braids, activities, live entertainment and more! Bring your lawn chair or … [Read more...] about Community Book Bag Giveaway in Chapel Hill, plus free haircuts and more on Aug. 16
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 16, 2025, 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 16: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, hosts several free or inexpensive events throughout the year. Here's one that's coming up: Bright Leaf Harvest DaySaturday, August 16, 202510 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Celebrate North Carolina farming culture and history at Duke Homestead! Duke Homestead will be harvesting their tobacco out of the field and demonstrating the process … [Read more...] about Bright Leaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead August 16
Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
The Town of Rolesville spring concert series, Music at Mill Bridge, has been modified due to construction at the park. It will take place just two dates in the fall (see below.) The spring concert will return in 2026. The concerts take place at Mill Bridge Nature Park Amphitheatre, 425 Nature Park Drive, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy free outdoor concerts from this 200-seat open-air … [Read more...] about Music at Mill Bridge (Wake Forest / Rolesville)
Back to School Jamboree at Chavis Park Aug 16 — free lunch boxes and water bottles
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 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event. There will be bounce houses, entertainment, crafts and more. Free lunch boxes and water bottles are available to students while supplies last. … [Read more...] about Back to School Jamboree at Chavis Park Aug 16 — free lunch boxes and water bottles
Weekend of Comedy Improv with The Unintentionals in August
The Unintentionals, a local improv comedy troupe, has several shows coming up. They're all family friendly and low-priced. All of these events take place at TR Studio, 3027 Barrow Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Upcoming Shows Improv Showdown! - Improv Comedy ShowDate & Time: Friday, August 15, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m.Location: TR Studio (3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, NC)Cost: $10 for … [Read more...] about Weekend of Comedy Improv with The Unintentionals in August
LEGO Brick Take Back — Trade for LEGO e-Gift Card
Got LEGOs just sitting around the house? Now is the perfect time to trade them in for a LEGO e-Gift Card! But don’t delay – this is a limited-time LEGO Brick Take Back program! Why the buyback? LEGO is on a mission to keep LEGOs in play for generations to come. To achieve this, they established a take-back program to reuse LEGO bricks, thereby keeping them circulating for future play. And in … [Read more...] about LEGO Brick Take Back — Trade for LEGO e-Gift Card
Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
Little Fentonians Music Day is a fun-filled family day celebrating the joy of music. It takes place Thursday, August 14, 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. This event features student performances from Bach to Rock Music School, that will inspire and entertain. Kids can also explore a unique … [Read more...] about Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
