Bring the kids to Garden Supply Company, 1421 Old Apex Road, Apex on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, for some free fun. First enjoy Breakfast with Mrs. Claus. Share a continental breakfast (juice, muffins, fruit) with Mrs. Claus. Then she will read a story at 9 a.m. and there will be photo opportunities. Have your kids bring a letter for her to deliver to … [Read more...] about Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, and free pony rides, at Garden Supply Company in Cary
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Climb with Santa!
Here's an active way to interact with Santa! Climb with Santa on a climbing wall at Chapel Hill Community Center, 120 S Estes Drive. Climb with Santa takes place December 14th, 2019. Climb to Santa and have your picture taken. There will also be entertainment and cookie decorating at the event. You need to register for your time slot of choice, and they are subject to selling … [Read more...] about Climb with Santa!
Free pictures with Santa at Sugar Magnolia Cafe in Wake Forest
Sugar Magnolia Cafe at 219 S. White Street in Wake Forest, is offering FREE pictures with Santa on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a photographer there taking pictures at no cost. Photos will be available to view and download the Tuesday following the event. You're also welcome to bring your own camera. Pictures with Santa is presented by Wake Forest … [Read more...] about Free pictures with Santa at Sugar Magnolia Cafe in Wake Forest
Christmas Concerts at Providence Baptist Church, Raleigh
Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is presenting a Christmas Concert. The concert will feature the Providence band, vocalists, choir and orchestra. It's free, and no tickets are required. Childcare is available for kids from birth to 4 years old. The schedule for the concerts: Saturday, December 14th, 2019, 6 p.m. Sunday, December 15th, 2019, 9 a.m. … [Read more...] about Christmas Concerts at Providence Baptist Church, Raleigh
MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy through the Arts
Durham Parks and Recreation will host a program to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 11th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts is a free, drop-in event for the whole family. The theme is MLK: Celebrating the Legacy through the Arts. Participants … [Read more...] about MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy through the Arts
Holiday Kiln Opening at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro
Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, is holding its holiday kiln opening. Enjoy looking at hundreds of pots under $50, and many gifts starting as low as $5. Kids are welcome! And, mark your calendar for the holiday kiln openings: Saturday, December 7th, 2019: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8th, 2019: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 14th, 2019: 9 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Holiday Kiln Opening at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro
Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Sunshine Lavender Farm, 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills, is holding its 16th Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. Hurdle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. There's no admission charge, and no parking fee, but please RSVP to help them plan. Sample … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm
Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: kids can build a holiday train
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics take place once a month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The clinics take about 15 to 30 minutes. Check in by 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by parents. Coming up: December 14th: Holiday Train January 11th, 2020: Police Car Check your local store, as projects and schedules might vary. Home Depot also offers free kids' workshops once a … [Read more...] about Lowes Build and Grow Clinic: kids can build a holiday train
A Charlie Brown Christmas — LIVE (free, but donations benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill)
Student actors and musicians from the Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts are performing in A Charlie Brown Christmas on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Road, Durham. Each performance is about an hour long. Admission is free, but donations will benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. In addition, … [Read more...] about A Charlie Brown Christmas — LIVE (free, but donations benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill)
Science Cafe (and more) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Make sure to check the location. Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 … [Read more...] about Science Cafe (and more) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences