The 22nd Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The parade will start at 12 p.m. and take place on Fayetteville Street in Durham. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration form. … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
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CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
UPDATE: This event has been canceled. … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
9th Annual Polar Bear Run in Downtown Selma, NC
The 9th Annual Polar Bear Run in Downtown Selma, North Carolina, takes place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. Early Bird Pricing through Jan 13th: Jan 14 until day of Event Pricing: Register here. The Polar Bear Run is held to support Bailey’s Human Rescue, a local organization on a mission to eradicate the unnecessary overpopulation and euthanization of domesticated animals. … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Polar Bear Run in Downtown Selma, NC
Black History Celebration: Black Joy is Black History
Education Justice Alliance is hosting a free event for Black History Month event, Black Joy is Black History, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, fro 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event features food, vendors, games and activities for kids. … [Read more...] about Black History Celebration: Black Joy is Black History
MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2025 with a day of service. The event takes place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Boys and Girls Club of Wake County's Teen Center, 721 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC. This is a youth-driven experience that will center the voices of today’s young people in conversations around community service, life transitions, … [Read more...] about MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
Pokémon Palooza in Cary Jan. 18
Bring the whole family to Pokémon Palooza on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event that will be held annually. This Pokémon and Sports card trading event is open to traders of all ages. Bring your collection or just come and see what’s out there. The event includes giveaways, … [Read more...] about Pokémon Palooza in Cary Jan. 18
First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. When we hear of them we will list them below, but please check with ncparks.gov/events for more events. You should feel free to take your own hike too! Check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park features an ice skating rink. You'll find it in the Park Street Courts area of the park, near the ping pong and foosball tables. The address of Downtown Cary Park is 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but Park Street Courts is right at E Park Street, near S Walker Street. It's free to skate, and use of the skates is free as well. It's a fairly small rink, so … [Read more...] about Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Where’s Santa? 6 ways for your kids to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
Are the kids eager for Santa? There are several ways to track Santa Claus on his flight through the sky on Christmas Eve 2024! If you’re looking for something to do at home, why not make a little magic for the kids and follow Santa Claus on his flight around the world? Here are a few fun ways to “track” Santa and his crew of reindeer. Thanks to Atlanta on the Cheap for the research on … [Read more...] about Where’s Santa? 6 ways for your kids to track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve
5th Annual NC Disneyana Oct. 4
The 5th Annual NC Disneyana takes place October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Doubletree by Hilton, 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham, North Carolina. The event features pin trading, vendors selling Disneyana, cosplay, play/trade Lorcana and more. Tickets are $10 for ages 13 and up. Kids 12 and under are admitted for free. Tickets are on sale now. … [Read more...] about 5th Annual NC Disneyana Oct. 4
