Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum present Slavery to Freedom: the 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment as part of the celebration of Emancipation Day. This free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday, January 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at John P. "Top" Greene Center, 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina. Travel back in time to see the 35th USCT … [Read more...] about Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
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Free Days at National Parks, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
If your family loves to travel, consider including a National Park in your itinerary. There are more than 400 parks, where you can enjoy the outdoors, discover history, explore nature and more. Also, learn about how all 4th graders and their families can visit National Parks for free all year! Many National Parks are always free, but some charge a fee. There are six dates in 2024 when all … [Read more...] about Free Days at National Parks, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve
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Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, is hosting a Noon Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, December 31, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This early New year's Eve countdown will feature a twist on the traditional ball drop. The noon celebration will include bubbles, special activities and a cheer for the new year. The activity is included in regular admission, $8.50. Register … [Read more...] about Kidzu Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve
Last weekend: Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
WRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark will be decorated with 13,000 lights, covering four miles, along with music. What else can you expect? Dates and Times for Wool E's Winter Wonderland Wool E. … [Read more...] about Last weekend: Wool E’s Winter Wonderland
Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center in Raleigh
Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center, 4200 Lake Ridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding its annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are accepted. Please RSVP by calling 919-876-7187. The event will include: … [Read more...] about Kwanzaa Celebration at Fruit of Labor World Cultural Center in Raleigh
Christmas Java Jubilee in Wendell — free pics with Santa, outdoor movie, s’mores, more…
Arise Coffee Cottage, at 17059 Buffalo Road, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas Java Jubilee on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a free event. The event features: … [Read more...] about Christmas Java Jubilee in Wendell — free pics with Santa, outdoor movie, s’mores, more…
A Frosty Family Affair in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting A Frosty Family Affair on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina. This family event will include refreshments and lots of fun activities. It's free to attend. Although the registration page says that registration is closed, Durham Parks and Recreation has said on … [Read more...] about A Frosty Family Affair in Durham
Free introductory fencing class in Durham
Research Triangle Fencing, 3742 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is offering a free fencing class on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The class is for ages 8+. All equipment will be provided. Just wear comfortable athletic clothing -- sweatpants, athletic shoes, and a t-shirt. Fencing is a mental and physical challenge that sharpens reflexes, builds … [Read more...] about Free introductory fencing class in Durham
Christmas in the Piedmont at Bennett Place
Bennett Place Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham, was the site of the largest surrender of the American Civil War. An agreement was made here, the home of James and Nancy Bennett, that ended surrendered kore than 89,270 Confederate soldiers. Today Bennett Place is a North Carolina Historic Site. It's free to visit and tour. It also holds events throughout the year, including two … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Piedmont at Bennett Place
Winter Wunderland at Guglhupf: Pictures with Santa, live music, more…
Guglhupf, at 2706 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Winter Wunderland on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m. Santa will be there from 3 to 5 p.m., and kids can take pictures with him. There will also be kids' crafts. Then, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Modpodders will be playing old-time fiddle music and other folk tunes. … [Read more...] about Winter Wunderland at Guglhupf: Pictures with Santa, live music, more…
