Carrboro's Annual Kite Fly takes place Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Hank Anderson Community Park, 302 NC Hwy 54 West, Carrboro. This is a free event for all ages. This welcome-to-spring event will provide plenty of fun. Bring a kite and help fill the sky with color. A few kites will be available for those without one. This event will be canceled if it's raining. … [Read more...] about Carrboro Annual Kite Fly March 9
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
The Hope Chest — one-day prom dress giveaway
The Hope Chest is a nonprofit organization that collects, inspects and repairs prom dresses through donations. The goal is to distribute dresses to girls who are in financial need so that they can attend prom. The Hope Chest was started as a senior project by a girl who had been adopted out of the foster care system and who remembered what it felt like to have very little. This year, … [Read more...] about The Hope Chest — one-day prom dress giveaway
Daylight Saving Time — Special deals from Dunkin’, Clean Juice, Smoothie King and more…
When does Daylight Saving Time start? Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9, 2025, and lasts until November 2, 2025. If you have clocks that don't automatically adjust, you'll need to set them ahead one hour, before you go to bed on Saturday, March 8. Once Daylight Saving Time starts, you'll get one extra hour of daylight in the evening, but one fewer hour of daylight in the morning. … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time — Special deals from Dunkin’, Clean Juice, Smoothie King and more…
Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event. It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed. At this event you learn … [Read more...] about Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
Triangle Shape Note is a small local group that meets regularly to do "shape note singing" (sometimes called "sacred harp singing"). Shape note singing is a very old American tradition of group singing in four-part harmony. Singers sit in a hollow square, one voice part per side (treble, alto, tenor/lead, bass), and anyone can sing any part. Many people take turns requesting tunes and … [Read more...] about 2025 North Carolina Shape-Note Singing Convention
International Women’s Day Expo in Raleigh March 8
The International Women's Day Expo takes place Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Learn about Women's History Month events in the Triangle! This is a free event. This will be a day filled with inspiring speakers, informative workshops and exhibits showcasing products and services that support women's … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day Expo in Raleigh March 8
Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is a European style village in North Raleigh, with locally owned restaurants, upscale shopping and underground parking. Follow Lafayette Village on Facebook to learn more and to stay up to date. They're hosting Paddy on the Green St. Patrick's Day Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. This festival features: Look for … [Read more...] about Paddy on the Green St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Lafayette Village March 8
Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences March 7: Spaceballs
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, at 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Museum Movie Night on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The featured movie is Spaceballs. Catch the hilarious adventures of Lone Starr, Barf, Princess Vespa, and Dark Helmet from the Mel Brooks classic on the big screen! Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for museum … [Read more...] about Museum Movie Night at NC Museum of Natural Sciences March 7: Spaceballs
Feminist First Friday at Hartwell: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Hartwell: free headshots, art, vendors, more…
March Radness Vintage Market in Chapel Hill March 8
March Radness Vintage Market takes place March 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 140 W Franklin Street Plaza, 140 W Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill on the day of the UNC vs Duke game! Come find 25 amazing vintage vendors, food trucks, a DJ and fun! And if you're looking for a special Carolina piece from the past this is … [Read more...] about March Radness Vintage Market in Chapel Hill March 8
