Downtown Raleigh Alliance is presenting the First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Part bike ride, part parade, all fun! The bike parade starts at Oak City Cycling Project, 707 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC, to Downtown Raleigh - this ride will bring you to the heart of downtown for all the First Friday festivities. This family friendly "slow roll" is … [Read more...] about First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
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Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in the Triangle
The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s known as “The Run for the Roses” because of the blanket of 554 red roses bestowed upon the winning horse. The Kentucky Derby is also known for the traditions of drinking mint juleps and wearing elaborate hats at the race. It’s probably a good thing that the traditions leading up … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in the Triangle
Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park April 25-27
From April 25 to 27, 2025, a different kind of baseball will be played at the Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, NC. Sandlot Revival is a weekend of games between "sandlot" teams from across the country. The teams are made of folks who just like getting together and playing baseball. Winning is not everything. It's more of a fun, social time. Sort of the way … [Read more...] about Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park April 25-27
Wheel-a-Thon at Conlon Family Skatepark in Raleigh April 12
Skate Raleigh and Leadership Raleigh are hosting Wheel-a-Thon on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Conlon Family Skatepark, 905 U.S. 401, Raleigh, North Carolina. Wheel-a-Thon is an afternoon of skating, food, hanging with friends, and raising money for better skating opportunities in Raleigh. Conlon Family Skatepark was just the start for Skate Raleigh. The organization is already … [Read more...] about Wheel-a-Thon at Conlon Family Skatepark in Raleigh April 12
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
Doom & Bloom: Carolina Roller Derby Triple Header April 5
Cheer on Carolina Roller Derby as they compete in Doom & Bloom, a Triple Header, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Holshouser Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 day of. Schedule: … [Read more...] about Doom & Bloom: Carolina Roller Derby Triple Header April 5
Youth 4-on-4 Basketball Tournament in Five Points
The 4th Annual Youth 4-on-4 Basketball Tournament takes place on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the Hayes Barton Baptist Church Gymnasium, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is for middle and high school youth. It costs $5 to sign up as an individual and $10 to sign up as a team. Sign up in advance. Walk-ons are welcome too. Midway through the evening, … [Read more...] about Youth 4-on-4 Basketball Tournament in Five Points
Durham Bulls Fan Fest March 28 (free, but you need to reserve tickets)
Durham Bulls are hosting their Fan Fest on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event is free, but tickets are required and go quickly. Reserve your tickets now. Fan Fest Features … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls Fan Fest March 28 (free, but you need to reserve tickets)
Dive for Gold at St. Patrick’s Day Swim Event in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special swim event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Homestead Aquatic Center, 300 Aquatic Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dive for Gold in the swimming pool and search for hidden treasures. This event is for ages 3 to 10. Admission is $10 for Chapel Hill residents and $15 for non-residents. … [Read more...] about Dive for Gold at St. Patrick’s Day Swim Event in Chapel Hill
Super Bowl watch parties, and game-day food deals
Looking for a place to watch Super Bowl in 2025 without spending a football field of money? Or do you want to watch from the comfort of home, but with great deals on food? As we learn about Super Bowl watch parties, we will list them here, and we also add info from local restaurants that are offering take-home feasts for Super Bowl Sunday. So, read on to form your culinary plan for the big … [Read more...] about Super Bowl watch parties, and game-day food deals
