Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting An Afternoon in the Park at West Point on the Eno, 5101 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. No registration is required. Activities include: … [Read more...] about An Afternoon in the Park at West Point on the Eno Sept. 13: field games, fishing, tours, more…
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Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 7
Wake Forest Unplugged is a free event that encourages people to leave their technology behind and connect with the community through games, activities and a free concert. It takes place Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., near the Walker Garden at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy sack and relay races, corn hole, and miniature golf. Food and dessert … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 7
Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, North Carolina, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, with last admission at 4 … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Land & Harvest Festival with Triangle Land Conservancy June 14
Triangle Land Conservancy is hosting its first Land & Harvest Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Williamson Farm and Nature Preserve, 4429 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but registration is required. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Land & Harvest Festival with Triangle Land Conservancy June 14
Chimney Swift Viewing in Fuquay-Varina with South Wake Conservationists June 1
You are invited to join South Wake Conservationists, as they visit a local roosting site to witness the incredible spectacle of migratory Chimney Swifts turning in for the night. These birds begin their roosting ritual after sunset. This free event takes place Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 8 to 9 p.m., at a local site in Fuquay Varina, with the specific details to be provided after you register. … [Read more...] about Chimney Swift Viewing in Fuquay-Varina with South Wake Conservationists June 1
Kindergarten Graduation Celebration at YMCA Camp Kanata May 18 — canoeing, outdoor games, more…
YMCA of the Triangle is hosting a Kindergarten Celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m., at YMCA Camp Kanata, 13524 Camp Kanata Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. This event is free for graduating kindergarteners and their families. Pre-registration is required. When you sign up, you'll be automatically entered to win a free year of the Y Guides father/child program. The … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Graduation Celebration at YMCA Camp Kanata May 18 — canoeing, outdoor games, more…
Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail May 10
Experience the American Tobacco Trail at night with the Full Moon Fever Bike Ride, with Durham Parks and Recreation. The ride takes place on these dates: There's no cost to participate, and you don't need to register. Depending on how far you want to ride, choose one of these two start locations and times. 7:30 p.m. - First Ride Start TimeThe first ride start is at 7:30 p.m. in front of … [Read more...] about Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail May 10
Piedmont Farm Tour — visit small NC farms April 26 and 27
Piedmont Farm Tour is a chance to visit farms (33 are participating!) in Orange, Durham, Chatham, Person and Alamance Counties in North Carolina. The farm tour takes place on April 26 and 27, 2025, from 2 to 6 p.m. (Some farms open at 12 p.m.) Spend the weekend celebrating local food and farming. Each farm will be sharing what makes it special, everything from fruit orchards, greenhouses and … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Tour — visit small NC farms April 26 and 27
Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff and Triangle on the Cheap, will inspire you to go on a road trip to explore one or two of these natural beauties. Since most of these waterfalls are in Western North Carolina, they're a bit of a trek from the Triangle, but we think they're definitely worth it! We've included … [Read more...] about Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide
Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
Oaks and Spokes is hosting a free bike workshop series on the second Tuesday of each month at Raleigh Brewing, 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The workshops take place in January, February, March, and April, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 14th: Flat Repair and Demystifying Tubeless Tires In this workshop, learn how to change a flat tire on both your front and rear wheels. … [Read more...] about Free Bike Workshop Series with Oaks and Spokes
