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Great deals from Chewy for cats and dogs: pet beds, cat trees, pet feeders, more…

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If you're a pet owner, you probably have shopped at Chewy. If not, you might want to take a look! Right now, Chewy has a great sale on a wide variety of pet products, from adorable mushroom-themed cat tree to a Lamb Chop pet bed! And everything in between. Shop the whole sale or check out a few of our favorite products. … [Read more...] about Great deals from Chewy for cats and dogs: pet beds, cat trees, pet feeders, more…

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Pets

Buy a Costco membership and receive a $20 or $40 digital Costco shop card

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Costco is offering an incentive to new members. When you join, you receive a Digital Shop Card. Read on for details. Please note that this is NOT a Groupon. Your purchase will be directly through Costco, and there will be no code to redeem. There are two different levels of memberships. It's important that in addition to the grocery and household items that we usually associate with Costco, BOTH … [Read more...] about Buy a Costco membership and receive a $20 or $40 digital Costco shop card

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Shopping

PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Dom Flemons on June 5

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2026. The concerts take place the first Friday of the month from May to October, 2026, except for July, when it takes place the 2nd Friday. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is free in a lot next to the park. Local … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Dom Flemons on June 5

Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Back to the Future June 5

Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Back to the Future June 5

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Film · Kids Tagged With:

TGI F-Ride at New Hope Valley Railway June 5

New Hope Valley Railway, at 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is debuting a new experience that is sure to become a fan favorite. TGI F-Ride Day is the perfect way to wrap up the workweek, taking place Friday, June 5, 2026. Tickets: Purchase tickets here. With evening rides at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., head to the railway after work to unwind and kick off the weekend. MoonRunners … [Read more...] about TGI F-Ride at New Hope Valley Railway June 5

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Entertainment

Free: Raleigh Pride First Friday Walking Tour on June 5

As part of Pride First Friday on June 5, 2026, Raleigh Walking Tours, LLC is offering Raleigh Pride First Friday Walking Tours. The tours are at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Normally Raleigh Walking Tours are "pay what you can." However, these are actually FREE, because Downtown Raleigh Alliance is sponsoring them. Although the tours are free, advance registration is still required. Sign up … [Read more...] about Free: Raleigh Pride First Friday Walking Tour on June 5

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First Friday Bird Walk in Garner June 5

The Town of Garner is offering First Friday Bird Walks. They generally take place on the first Friday of each month, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., alternating between Lake Benson Park and the White Deer Park Classroom in Garner. The bird walks are currently scheduled through August, 2026, except in July, when the bird walk takes place the second Friday, due to the Independence Day holiday. Enjoy … [Read more...] about First Friday Bird Walk in Garner June 5

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Animals · Outdoors

USA Baseball Play Ball Weekend in Cary — free event for kids June 5

Join USA Baseball at the USA Baseball National Training Complex, 280 Brooks Park Lane, Cary, North Carolina, for a special PLAY BALL Event in celebration of PLAY BALL Weekend on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4 to 5:45 p.m. This event is FREE. Kids ages 4 to 13 are welcome to participate. Registration is required. The PLAY BALL initiative is MLB's collective effort to encourage young people and … [Read more...] about USA Baseball Play Ball Weekend in Cary — free event for kids June 5

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids · Sports

First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, including free line dancing lesson June 5

Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene of Fuquay-Varina. June 5th First Friday During the June 5th First Friday, 8CountCountry will be teaching FREE line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Broad Street … [Read more...] about First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, including free line dancing lesson June 5

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Art · Shopping

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