On Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., families are invited to the rooftop of The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, to meet Santa. Santa on the Roof is a FREE event. Bring your own camera. Stop by the Coffee Bar to pick up a hot cocoa and pastry and then head to the rooftop to take a picture with Santa, overlooking the city! Santa comes from … [Read more...] about Santa on the Roof of The Durham Hotel — free event Dec. 6
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Green Road’s Holiday Vendor Fair Nov. 22
Green Road's Holiday Vendor Fair takes place Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Green Road Community Center, 4201 Green Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This will be your one-stop shop for unique gifts, festive treats, and seasonal cheer. Browse a wide variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, clothing, gourmet goodies, … [Read more...] about Green Road’s Holiday Vendor Fair Nov. 22
Food Distribution Events and Food Pantries in the Triangle
If you or your family needs a helping hand with food, there are several organizations in the Triangle that regularly distribute food. We're creating a list of some organizations that might be able to help you. This list will include both scheduled food distribution events and food pantries. Make sure to follow the links so that you can see the organization's website. That's where you'll be able … [Read more...] about Food Distribution Events and Food Pantries in the Triangle
Halloween bar crawls, costume parties and more for adults — 2025
Looking for something to do for Halloween in the Triangle? Maybe a party to show off your costume, or a bar crawl? We've put together a list of bar crawls, costume parties, Halloween costumes and movies, for adults. Not all of these events are strictly for adults, but most are. Make sure to follow each link to see if it's 18+ or 21+ or all ages, but geared toward adults. We're adding to … [Read more...] about Halloween bar crawls, costume parties and more for adults — 2025
North Carolina State Fair: how to save money at the fair
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Prices and Discounts at N.C. State Fair You can save money by buying tickets in advance, online … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Fair: how to save money at the fair
Backyard Bar Comedy Night
The Backyard Bar, at 2901 US 64, Apex, North Carolina, feature a patio and a full bar. They host local music, NFL watch parties, open mics and more. Find their events on their Facebook page. Here are a few events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Backyard Bar Comedy NightTuesdays, through September 30, 20258:30 to 9:30 p.m.Free Every Tuesday night will include a … [Read more...] about Backyard Bar Comedy Night
Flag Football Skills for Girls in Durham — weekly session for a low price
Durham Parks & Recreation is offering Flag Football Skills for Girls. This is a weekly activity on Mondays from September 22 to October 13, 2025 at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham North Carolina. The sessions take place from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. each Monday. The cost is only $6 for Durham residents and $11 for non-residents. The cost is for the WHOLE series, not … [Read more...] about Flag Football Skills for Girls in Durham — weekly session for a low price
Free Yoga on Tuesdays at Frontier RTP
Frontier RTP, at 800 Park Office Drive, Durham, is a place for creative freelancers, startups, STEM professionals and emerging companies. The multi-building campus offers free co-working and meeting rooms, as well as a million square feet of private offices. Frontier RTP hosts many free events, both in-person and virtual. Here are some that are coming up. Please follow each link to learn more … [Read more...] about Free Yoga on Tuesdays at Frontier RTP
Family Reunion presented by the John Wall Family Foundation — free school supplies and more Aug. 9
The John Wall Family Foundation is hosting the 2025 Family Reunion on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend but you need to sign up your child here. This is a FREE event with games, music, giveaways and more. The first 500 school-age children, accompanied by an adult, will receive a free book … [Read more...] about Family Reunion presented by the John Wall Family Foundation — free school supplies and more Aug. 9
Rare, huge, smelly Corpse Flower blooming now at Juniper Level Botanic Garden (come and smell it!)
Titan Arums (Amorphophallus titanum), also known as corpse flowers, are rare plants, native only to the jungles of Sumatra. They are notable because of their size -- they can grow to be ten feet tall -- and because when they bloom, which they only do every few years, just a couple times in their lifetime, they emit an extremely strong smell. It’s been compared with rotting meat. You know what … [Read more...] about Rare, huge, smelly Corpse Flower blooming now at Juniper Level Botanic Garden (come and smell it!)
