The Atlantic Coast Conference Women's Rowing Championships will take place at Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, May 15 and 16, 2026. The event is free to all spectators. The competition will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each day, with the award ceremony on 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. This event is co-sponsored by UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University, ACC, Greater Raleigh … [Read more...] about 2026 ACC Women’s Rowing Championships at Lake Wheeler Park — free for spectators
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Pop Up Skate Park at Dix Park May 16
Skate Raleigh is bringing a Pop Up Skate Park to Gipson Play Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This free all-ages, all-skill-level event welcomes beginners and experienced skaters alike. Real skate features will be set up in the park, with instructors and volunteers on hand to offer tips, support, and encouragement. Whether … [Read more...] about Pop Up Skate Park at Dix Park May 16
Sushi and Sumo in Apex May 24
The Town of Apex is presenting Sushi & Sumo, as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Apex Community Park Volleyball Courts, Apex Community Park Drive, Apex, North Carolina. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather on the original event. This is a free event. Raijin Sumo, a North Carolina based … [Read more...] about Sushi and Sumo in Apex May 24
Discounts on Carolina Hurricanes gear
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Get ready for the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Carolina Hurricanes! with discounts on certain Carolina Hurricanes jerseys, hoodies, sweatshirts, scarves and more. In addition, use promo code 39SHIP and get free shipping on orders over $39, for a limited time. Or, if you're seeing this on May 10, get 25% off with code MOMS. You can't use both, though. Also, some … [Read more...] about Discounts on Carolina Hurricanes gear
Bike Rodeo at Chavis Park May 6, part of Bike Month
May is Bike Month and there are events all over the Triangle aimed at celebrating bike riding and encouraging more people to ride. In Raleigh, several organizations, including Oaks and Spokes, The City of Raleigh, Downtown Raleigh Alliance and more, are coming together to present Bike Month events, most of which are free. Here's a list of events on The City of Raleigh's page. Check out a … [Read more...] about Bike Rodeo at Chavis Park May 6, part of Bike Month
Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh starting May 1
This spring and summer you can play mini-golf on the most imaginative and artistic course around...for free! Downtown Raleigh Alliance is debuting ArtPutt on Friday, May 1, 2026, and it will be around all spring and summer, until September 30, 2026. This year it will be at Bloc[83] Courtyard, 621 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Play for free any day, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Use … [Read more...] about Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh starting May 1
REI Outlet Sale: Save up to 65% on outdoor gear
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Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park April 24-26
From April 24 to 26, 2026, a different kind of baseball will be played at the Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, NC. See the schedule below. 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. … [Read more...] about Sandlot Revival at Historic Durham Athletic Park April 24-26
Lake Wheeler Invitational — women’s intercollegiate rowing event on April 24-25
The Lake Wheeler Invitational is an annual intercollegiate women’s rowing event co-hosted by Duke University and the University of North Carolina. It takes place at Lake Wheeler Park, 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 24 and 25, 2026. Spectators are welcome! There's no admission charge, but parking is $20. If you'd like to volunteer, parking is free all weekend. … [Read more...] about Lake Wheeler Invitational — women’s intercollegiate rowing event on April 24-25
5th Anniversary Celebration at Yeet Street Discs (disc golf) in Morrisville Apr. 11
Yeet Street Discs, a disc golf store at 10970 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, North Carolina, is hosting a 5th Anniversary Party on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free to attend and takes place both inside and outside the store. Check for updates about the event on Yeet Street Disc's Facebook page. What to expect: … [Read more...] about 5th Anniversary Celebration at Yeet Street Discs (disc golf) in Morrisville Apr. 11
