Bentwinds Country and Golf Club, Big NC Tennis and Western Wake Wheelchair Tennis are presenting Polar Plunge and Tennis Carnival on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will take place at Bentwinds Golf and Country Club, 6536 Dornoch Place, Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. Admission to the event is free. Enjoy a day of tennis fun, a polar plunge, and vendor shopping, all to … [Read more...] about Polar Plunge and Tennis Carnival in Fuquay Varina
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Winners announced for Do Portugal Circus in Raleigh: Win Family Pack of Tickets (5 winners!)
UPDATE: The contest has ended, and the winners have all been emailed! The winners are Connie B., Phil Atienza, Barbara E., Trish P., and Paula G. If your name matches please check your email and spam folder. If you don't see anything, please let me know! (In case there are 2 people with the same first name and last initial!) Do Portugal Circus is coming back to Raleigh! It will be in the Big … [Read more...] about Winners announced for Do Portugal Circus in Raleigh: Win Family Pack of Tickets (5 winners!)
Free Cookies Return to Harris Teeter
After an almost four-year absence, which started during the pandemic, free cookies are back at Harris Teeter as of January 10, 2024. You find the bin of free cookies, with the welcoming smile of Harry the Happy Dragon, at all Harris Teeter bakeries. For many children, the promise of a free sugar cookie was a cherished part of shopping at Harris Teeter, and -- let's be honest -- either a … [Read more...] about Free Cookies Return to Harris Teeter
Canceled: Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 11
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the expected weather. The 20th Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante Arts & Culture Center on Facebook for announcements about the event. The parade is presented by Diamante Arts & … [Read more...] about Canceled: Three Kings Day Parade in Cary Jan 11
Slavery to Freedom: 35th US Colored Infantry Regiment Encampment
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
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
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…