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…
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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
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
