Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a Back to School Giveaway on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sanderford Road Park, 2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC. Come on by and join this fun, free family event. Pick up free back to school supplies for the kids, while supplies last. The event is intended for kids ages 5-15. Items are not as … [Read more...] about Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park in Raleigh
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Free: Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park
The John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, is hosting a Youth Aviation Academy program for kids ages 9 to 16. Come and learn more about the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman careers in aviation, aeronautics, and flight in the 21st century. The program will be led by the Heart of Carolina Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and the curriculum will include … [Read more...] about Free: Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 24
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 24, 2024, 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 24
Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24
Kidzu Children's Museum is hosting a Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, with the Ukrainian Association of North Carolina. The celebration will take place inside University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. This is a free event that features live music, a bake sale, Ukrainian art, crafts and souvenirs. Kidzu … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Independence Day Festival at University Place Aug 24
Amazing Pollinators at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences through end of September
Amazing Pollinators is a special exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be available through September 29, 2024, on Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Museum members are admitted to the exhibit for free. Ticket prices for non-members: Amazing Pollinators is an immersive, interactive adventure that is … [Read more...] about Amazing Pollinators at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences through end of September
Kids can try volleyball for free through USA Volleyball national program
USA Volleyball is launching Try Volleyball for Free, a national program for kids in grades 1-8. This is a fun, low-pressure way for kids to try out the sport. Local volleyball clubs and sports organizations across the United States are hosting free clinics. Kids should wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes, and bring a water bottle. No other equipment is necessary. To see if there's a … [Read more...] about Kids can try volleyball for free through USA Volleyball national program
Back to School Bash at Greater Love Church — free food, backpacks and dental care
Greater Love Church, at 2421 Timber Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m. At this free event, there will be free food, free bookbags and school supplies, and free dental screenings. … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash at Greater Love Church — free food, backpacks and dental care
Back to School Community Day at Raleigh Boys Club: free haircuts, school supplies, more…
Raleigh Boys Club, at 605 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its 15th Annual Back to School Community Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature: The event is presented by LeVelle Moton and PJ Tucker. … [Read more...] about Back to School Community Day at Raleigh Boys Club: free haircuts, school supplies, more…
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, 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 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting Brightleaf Harvest Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Watch as tobacco is harvested out of the field, and see the process of tobacco looping. Visitors can try their hand at these activities, or … [Read more...] about Brightleaf Harvest Day at Duke Homestead State Historic Site Aug 17
