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
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
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
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
First Friday at CoLab June 5: Hope Through Pride
The CoLab, at 14 Glenwood Avenue, Suite #17, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a supportive community of artists. CoLab holds many events, which you can find at thecolabraleigh.com. Here's is an event that's coming up. First Friday: Hope Through PrideFriday, June 5 20266 to 11 p.m.Free In difficult times the LGBTQ+ community has always expressed itself through art. As times get tough, the … [Read more...] about First Friday at CoLab June 5: Hope Through Pride
Music in the Park in Morrisville June 5
The Town of Morrisville is hosting Music in the Park at the Indian Creek Trailhead, 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. The concerts take place on the first Friday of the month from May to September in 2026. An additional concert will be held on June 19, for Juneteenth. There is no concert in July. The time varies a little bit. See below. A food truck will be on site each … [Read more...] about Music in the Park in Morrisville June 5
First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Puss in Boots — The Last Wish June 5
Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting First Friday Market & Movie Nights at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These events will take place the first Friday of the month, from May to November, 2026. Enjoy an outdoor movie, as well as a vendor market, food trucks, free-to-play games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 … [Read more...] about First Friday Market & Movie Night at Moore Square: Puss in Boots — The Last Wish June 5
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy June 5
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: First Friday Under the Stars Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m.: RegisterFriday, April 3, 2026, 7 to 10 p.m.: RegisterFriday, May 1, 2026, 8 to 11 p.m.: RegisterFriday, June … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy June 5
Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
The Raleigh International Folk Dancing Dancers are a group of people who are dedicated to learning and promoting dances from different cultures around the world. They've been a group since 1968. They meet every Friday, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at Glen Eden Pilot Park, 1500 Glen Eden Drive, Raleigh, to dance together. There is no charge to attend, courtesy of Raleigh Park and Recreation! All are … [Read more...] about Weekly dance with Raleigh International Folk Dancers every Friday
Artspace First Friday
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events First FridaySpecial events the first Friday of the month, scheduled … [Read more...] about Artspace First Friday
Free Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings and other events. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just … [Read more...] about Free Wine Tasting at Taylor’s Wine Shop
