In July of 2025, Artist Candy Carver will install Find Your Glimmer, an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This installation envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and … [Read more...] about Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace in July
Kids
Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 20
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is celebrating National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 20, 2025, with a free ice cream social at Fuquay Mineral Spring Park, 105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy free ice cream, iced tea and lemonade. There is also usually live music at this event. Learn about more National Ice Cream deals and events in the Triangle. … [Read more...] about Free ice cream social in Fuquay-Varina for National Ice Cream Day July 20
First Friday at Sweetwater Apex on Aug. 1– live music, vendor market, more…
Enjoy First Friday at Sweetwater Apex, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, on the select Fridays, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. This will be a lively evening under the stars, on the lawn, filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, … [Read more...] about First Friday at Sweetwater Apex on Aug. 1– live music, vendor market, more…
Carolina Godiva Track Club holds a free summer track series for all ages in Chapel Hill
Carolina Godiva Track Club holds an annual Summer Track Series on Wednesdays from May 28 to August 6, 2005 (except for July 2), from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Culbreth Middle School, 225 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This free, weekly event is open to everyone with distances from just 100 meters to 5 kilometers. Whether you're 3 or 90, you'll be welcome! No RSVP is required -- just … [Read more...] about Carolina Godiva Track Club holds a free summer track series for all ages in Chapel Hill
Summer Concert Series at Waverly Place: North Tower Band June 25
Waverly Place, 575 New Waverly Place in Cary, is presenting a Summer Concert Series every Wednesday in June, 2025. The concerts feature fun, high-energy bands. The concerts take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are free to attend. There will also be kids' activities at each event. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted. Schedule … [Read more...] about Summer Concert Series at Waverly Place: North Tower Band June 25
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
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. Although the main festival is in October, Wake Forest Pride does have several events planned for Pride Month (June, 2025.) You … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
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 summer movie program for kids at Marquee Wakefield 12
Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12, 10600 Common Oaks Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting free family movies this summer. The program runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from June 24 to August 13, 2025. On each day you'll get the choice of two movies at 9:30 a.m. Here's what's playing at Marquee Cinemas: … [Read more...] about Free summer movie program for kids at Marquee Wakefield 12
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
