The Town of Cary is holding an Independence Day Fishing Tournament in Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC. It takes place Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration starts at 7 a.m. at the Boathouse at Bond Park. It's free to participate! … [Read more...] about Independence Day Fishing Tournament at Bond Park in Cary
Outdoors
Boat Rental in the Triangle: 15 ways to get out on the water if you don’t have a boat
Spring is here and the water is calling. There's nothing better than to be out on a boat in the spring and summer, whether the boat is a kayak, a pontoon, a pedal boat or something in between. But what if you don't own a boat? There are still several opportunities for enjoying a float or a paddle on a river or a lake. Read on for some places where you can rent a boat or sign up for a … [Read more...] about Boat Rental in the Triangle: 15 ways to get out on the water if you don’t have a boat
Father’s Day Boil ‘n’ Brew at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC-751, Durham is celebrating dads on Sunday, June 18, 2023, with Father's Day Boil 'n' Brew, from 12 to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music by Blue Note Dixieland Jazz Band. Admission is $12, but for $40 you also get all you can eat shrimp, fixin's, and a side of PITR special remoulade. Kids under 12 get free admission. … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Boil ‘n’ Brew at Old Mill Farm in Durham
Gone Fishing: Free fishing activities and giveaways at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops are hosting FREE fishing activities for kids on June 10 and 11, and June 17 and 18, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Gone Fishing will feature these activities and giveaways: Bass Pro Shops is in Harrison Square, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC. Cabela's is at 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC. While you're there, shop at the Father's Day sale! More … [Read more...] about Gone Fishing: Free fishing activities and giveaways at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Tobacco Road Tours
Tobacco Road Tours is offering free walking tours in Raleigh and Durham every weekend. These tours are 90 minutes long. Registration is required. Although they are free, tips are accepted and appreciated. $15 or $20 per adult is a typical tip. They also offer reasonably priced ghost tours. If you have questions about anything, including the tour's safety measures during this time, please … [Read more...] about Tobacco Road Tours
Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park June 3
Take to the sky at Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event, which is created in partnership with Y Guides YMCA of the Triangle, takes place on the Big Field, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. Bring kites, homemade flying machines, and model rockets! Kite vendors will be on site too. These food trucks will be on site: You are also welcome … [Read more...] about Flight Day at Dorothea Dix Park June 3
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
Arbor Day Celebration in Fuquay-Varina April 28
Celebrate Arbor Day in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday, April 28, 2023, from 4 to 5 p.m., at South Park, 900 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC. This event will take place near the outdoor basketball courts. Learn about proper tree-planting techniques. Two trees will be planted at the event. … [Read more...] about Arbor Day Celebration in Fuquay-Varina April 28
Recess: All Grown Up — field day for adults at Dix Park
Who says that kids have all the fun? Adults ages 21+ are invited to Recess: All Grown Up on Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. All the activities are free: DJ Luxe Posh will be playing 90 throwback tunes and party jams all day. Stonewall Sports and Marbles will be providing more games and … [Read more...] about Recess: All Grown Up — field day for adults at Dix Park
Durham Public Schools Hub Farm Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day March 8
Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, 117 Milton Road, Durham, is hosting the Durham Public Schools Community Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m. The Hub Farm is a 30-acre farm, forest, and aquatic educational center in Durham. At the event, there will be hundreds of FREE plants ready for you to take home and plant in your spring gardens, … [Read more...] about Durham Public Schools Hub Farm Plant Giveaway and Open Fishing Day March 8