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Manchester City vs. Celtic: Open practice at WakeMed Soccer Park July 22

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For the second time, an international soccer match will be held at Kenan Stadium, 104 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Manchester City and Celtic will be competing in the FC Series on July 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. Chapel Hill is one of only four cities for this U.S. FC Series tour. The others are New York, Orlando and Columbus. Tickets to the match are pretty pricey, but you can watch the teams … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs. Celtic: Open practice at WakeMed Soccer Park July 22

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Sports

Double Dutch Fest 2024 Block Party

Double Dutch NC is presenting the 2nd Double Dutch Fest Block Party on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m, at the intersection of Fayetteville Street and Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina This is a free event and is also a celebration of Juneteenth. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Double Dutch Fest 2024 Block Party

World Cup Soccer Mini-Tournament for Teens May 31

Raleigh Parks is hosting World Cup Soccer Mini-Tournament on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Method Community Center, 514 Method Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event for ages 12-17. Wear your favorite jersey or team colors. In this action-packed, shooting-oriented game, 1-2 person teams, or "countries" will try to score to advance to the next round. Prizes … [Read more...] about World Cup Soccer Mini-Tournament for Teens May 31

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25% off OC Aerial Mondays and Thursdays

OC Aerial, at 3463 Coates Industrial Blvd, Suite 200, Durham, North Carolina, provides a wide variety of adventure activities, including climbing walls, Ninja Course runs, the "Leap of Faith" freefall, zip line, rope course, and more. OC Aerial is offering a special discount on Mondays and Thursdays through the end of May, 2024. Save 25% on a three-hour pass by using the promo code ParkPass25 … [Read more...] about 25% off OC Aerial Mondays and Thursdays

Raleigh Radiance Professional Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Games at Durham County Stadium

Raleigh Radiance is a professional women's Ultimate Frisbee team that formed in 2018. It competes in the Premier Ultimate League. They are playing all their home games in Durham County Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, NC. Tickets are on a sliding "pay what you can" scale. Just choose the amount that you're comfortable paying, anything from $0 to $30, with $15 being the standard price for … [Read more...] about Raleigh Radiance Professional Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Games at Durham County Stadium

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Consulate Soccer Match: Mexico vs. Guatemala — free event May 11

The Mexican Consulate will take on the Guatemalan Consulate in a soccer match on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Peach Road Cultural Center, 911 Ileagnes Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Come on out early for a children's pre-game match at 4:45 p.m. and also cheer on your kids in a kids' half-time shootout. There will also be music and food trucks. … [Read more...] about Consulate Soccer Match: Mexico vs. Guatemala — free event May 11

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Marbles Bike Rodeo May 4

Marbles Bike Rodeo is a free event for kids on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It takes place outside Marbles Kids Museum. 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Although the bike rodeo is free, if you want to go into the museum, admission must be purchased in advance. At the rodeo, kids can ride through an obstacle course, learn about bike safety and create … [Read more...] about Marbles Bike Rodeo May 4

Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party at Sports & Social April 27

Sports & Social, at 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is a new addition to the fun at Fenton. Sports & Social features: PBR Cowboy Bar is right next door. Read on for some upcoming events and weekly promotions at Sports & Social. Upcoming Events Carolina Hurricanes Watch PartySaturday, April 27, 20241:30 to 5:30 p.m.Free, but premium table reservations are … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Watch Party at Sports & Social April 27

Free Pictures with Easter-Sasquatch at Bigfoot Taphouse

Bigfoot Taphouse, at 222 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is a dog-friendly, self-pour taphouse. They offer beer, wine and craft cocktails. Bigfoot hosts plenty of events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Easter Sasquatch PicturesSunday, March 24, 20242 to 4 p.m.Free Bring your kids, dogs, and self for pictures with Easter Sasquatch. Bring your camera. Kids will … [Read more...] about Free Pictures with Easter-Sasquatch at Bigfoot Taphouse

Free Youth Rugby Clinic in Clayton

The Clayton Rugby Football Club is hosting a free youth rugby clinic on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Johnston County Rugby Park, 988 Powhatan Road, Clayton, North Carolina. It's open to boys and girls ages 4-10. The clinic will serve as an introduction to rugby in a non-contact environment. Current Clayton Rugby Football Club youth players, along with kids new to the … [Read more...] about Free Youth Rugby Clinic in Clayton

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