Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Music & Arts Camp for Kids Rising K-5th Grade (completed) from August 4 to 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. each day. This 5-day camp costs just $100 per child, with a discount for multiple children. Kids will spend the day learning songs, singing and playing instruments together, and creating crafts. Two … [Read more...] about Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100
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Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26
NC State University has been developing experimental tomato varieties designed especially for disease resistance. But how do they taste? You can be the judge! Durham County Cooperative Extension, at 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Tomato Trial Tasting event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. It's free to participate. Participants will taste some … [Read more...] about Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26
Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Jazz in the Square in Raleigh in August and September
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Sleepy Cat Records. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on select Thursdays from August 7 to September 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. At each installment, there will be beverage vendors with wine and beer for purchase, as well as food trucks. Jazz … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square in Raleigh in August and September
Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC July 15
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. They list their events on their Facebook page. Community Meals Elizabeth Street UMC hosts a free community meal the last Tuesday of every month except for December. The meals take place at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No RSVP is required. Please follow Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC July 15
Free and Cheap Summer Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget. This list has been updated for summer, 2025. There are … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Window on Animal Health Every Tuesday and Wednesday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences — learn about veterinary care and more
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. Please follow the links to see if you need to register, and to see if there are any … [Read more...] about Window on Animal Health Every Tuesday and Wednesday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences — learn about veterinary care and more
International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour July 15: The Moon Unit
Oak City Music Collective is presenting International Jazz Open Jam the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Neptune's Parlour. Neptune's Parlour is a subterranean bar, under Kings, at 14 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. International Jazz Open Jam is a free event. All styles of jazz are welcome. All ages are welcome. Hot food will be available for sale. More info … [Read more...] about International Jazz Open Jam at Neptune’s Parlour July 15: The Moon Unit
Free Yoga classes in Durham Central Park on Tuesdays
Free Yoga classes are held every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., at 9 a.m., April through September 30, 2025, in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. You Call This Yoga will be offering these free gentle mat yoga sessions in the Durham Central Park Pavilion. Half the classes will be in Spanish and English, and the other half in English only. Please bring a mat and water. … [Read more...] about Free Yoga classes in Durham Central Park on Tuesdays
