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 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 2, 2026, 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
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
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
Super Bowl Party at Sophie’s Grill & Bar in Cary
Sophie's Grill & Bar is an Eastern European-inspired American eatery at 2734 NC-55 in Cary. It features 20+ TVS, a full bar with handmade cocktails and 22 craft beers. Sophie's Grill & Bar hosts karaoke, live music, a pool table, a heated outdoor patio and more. See their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Super BowlSunday, February 9, … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Party at Sophie’s Grill & Bar in Cary
UNC’s Ian Jackson at Chopt Chapel Hill Jan. 29 — autograph signing, giveaways, photobooth, more…
UNC Guard Ian Jackson will be at Chopt, 1490 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The first 25 in line will get his autograph, and the first 50 in line will get free Ian Jackson Chopt merch. Make sure to try his favor menu item, the limited time Ian Jackson's Slam Dunk Caesar Salad, which features romaine, panko fried chicken, corn, … [Read more...] about UNC’s Ian Jackson at Chopt Chapel Hill Jan. 29 — autograph signing, giveaways, photobooth, more…
CANCELED: Free Youth Flag Football Clinic in Chapel Hill and Durham
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Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park features an ice skating rink. You'll find it in the Park Street Courts area of the park, near the ping pong and foosball tables. The address of Downtown Cary Park is 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but Park Street Courts is right at E Park Street, near S Walker Street. It's free to skate, and use of the skates is free as well. It's a fairly small rink, so … [Read more...] about Free ice skating at Downtown Cary Park
Big Sale on Amazon for sports and fitness equipment, including big discounts on electric bikes
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If you plan to get more active or try a new sport in 2025, or you have an athlete on your gift list, you will want to check out this list of special sports and fitness deals from Amazon. Whether you want to exercise from the comfort of your own home, or hit the trails, you will save money shopping from this list. Right now, everything from stationary bikes to pickleball equipment is on … [Read more...] about Big Sale on Amazon for sports and fitness equipment, including big discounts on electric bikes
