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
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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
Holiday Pajama Party for kids at Worthdale Community Center in Raleigh Dec. 22
Raleigh Parks is hosting a Holiday Pajama Party for kids ages 5-12 on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Cooper Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Please register here. The party features food, a cocoa bar, games, face painting, and a surprise from the North Pole! … [Read more...] about Holiday Pajama Party for kids at Worthdale Community Center in Raleigh Dec. 22
Kiwanis Holiday Train at Herman Park in Goldsboro — just $1 a ride
Enjoy a ride on the Kiwanis Holiday Train for just $1 at Goldsboro's Herman Park, 900 Park Avenue, Goldsboro. Goldsboro is about an hour to the southeast of Raleigh, and closer to Clayton, Selma and Smithfield. All ticket sales benefit local nonprofits that advocate for the well-being of children and families. This event was announced on Kiwanis Miniature Train at Herman Park's Facebook … [Read more...] about Kiwanis Holiday Train at Herman Park in Goldsboro — just $1 a ride
Cary Night Market Dec. 20
The Night Market is back in 2024, popping up in interesting places around the Triangle. Visit Night Market for unique local vendors, as well as music, food and more. Find all the places Night Market is popping up on their website and Facebook page. Make sure to double check the website or Facebook page before heading out, in case the schedule changes. Please note that some of the Night … [Read more...] about Cary Night Market Dec. 20
