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Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Free tickets, but you can reserve them

The Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. These events are for people with autism and others who have sensory sensitivities. Tickets are FREE but they do sell out. You can reserve tickets in advance of the film screening online, by phone at 919-560-3030, or at the box office. A limited number of tickets will also … [Read more...] about Free Sensory-friendly Film Series at Carolina Theatre of Durham: Free tickets, but you can reserve them

Family Saturday Series at Carolina Theatre in Durham — just $5 a ticket

Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live performances, but will also be enjoyable to the older members of the family. The Family Saturday Series will take place once a month, from August, 2025, … [Read more...] about Family Saturday Series at Carolina Theatre in Durham — just $5 a ticket

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Entertainment · 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

Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace: live jazz with Harvey Cummings and friends

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: live jazz with Harvey Cummings and friends

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Art · Kids

Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy sculptures and live music on the farm

The Come Out and Play sculpture show will take place at JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 2025, and then every Saturday through September 20, 2025. Each day it takes place from 12 p.m. until dark. This is a chance to see a wide variety of work from artists from around the Triangle, including sculpture, painting, glass … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play sculpture show in Pittsboro — enjoy sculptures and live music on the farm

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend

The African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County is an annual Labor Day Weekend celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, dance, food and community. It is taking place August 30 and 31, 2025 and is free to attend. The schedule hasn't been published yet, but last year it took place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day on the 400 block of … [Read more...] about African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Labor Day Weekend

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

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