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FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FestiBull of Lights, An Immersive Light Experience, from November 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Grand opening weekend is November 20 to 23, and then regular opening is November 26 to January 3, every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Read … [Read more...] about FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Downtown Bird Bash in Garner

Bring the whole family to Garner for the Downtown Bird Bash on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and on Main Street. This is a free, family friendly event, but there's a cost for some of the activities. (See below.) Activities include: Presented by the Garner Area Historical … [Read more...] about Downtown Bird Bash in Garner

Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Shrek 2 on July 26

Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays, they'll be showing a family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Shrek 2 on July 26

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Film · Kids

Flip the City: Back to School Festival at Durham Central Park July 26

HOPE Organization is hosting Flip the City: Back to School Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event features: … [Read more...] about Flip the City: Back to School Festival at Durham Central Park July 26

Vegan Potluck at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge on July 26

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they will … [Read more...] about Vegan Potluck at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge on July 26

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Animals · Kids

Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences July 26

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Consulate General of Mexico and the RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter are presenting Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura (Science and Cultural Day) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free program is fully bilingual (Spanish-English.) … [Read more...] about Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences July 26

Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100

Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Music & Arts Camp for Kids Rising K-5th Grade (completed) from August 4 to 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. each day. This 5-day camp costs just $100 per child, with a discount for multiple children. Kids will spend the day learning songs, singing and playing instruments together, and creating crafts. Two … [Read more...] about Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids

One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary

During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, July 25, 2025. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the month. Bring … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary

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