We're So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy a fun day of Back to School Nostalgia with hands-on activities and a mini vendor market and food trucks. This event is for all ages. Enjoy some arts and crafts, games and retro … [Read more...] about We’re So Back: A Moore Square Back to School Fusion Fest
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Spanish Cheese and Wine Tastings at Weaver Street Market Aug. 23
Two locations of Weaver Street Market are hosting FREE Spanish cheese tastings on August 23, 2025. This free pop-up tasting event features artisanal Spanish cheese paired with hand-picked Spanish wines, and fun accompaniments. No reservation needed. Just pop in and enjoy. … [Read more...] about Free Spanish Cheese and Wine Tastings at Weaver Street Market Aug. 23
Children with Disabilities Resource Fair in Wendell Aug. 23
The Children with Disabilities Resource Fair takes place August 23, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Wendell Community Center, 601 W 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event is an all-in-one place to help families find resources. For instance, they might meet therapists, doctors or dentists who specialize in children with disabilities, sensitive barbers, lawyers with … [Read more...] about Children with Disabilities Resource Fair in Wendell Aug. 23
23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Krispy Kreme celebrates new Harry Potter doughnuts with free treat Aug. 23
Krispy Kreme is offering an enchanting new doughnut collection inspired by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — the all-new Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection. For a limited time, doughnut lovers and Harry Potter fans can enjoy Krispy Kreme’s new enchanting doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses — available beginning August 18, 2025. Here’s what’s in … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates new Harry Potter doughnuts with free treat Aug. 23
Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum holds a free Kick-off to Kindergarten program for rising kindergarteners. In this program, children are exposed to some of the skills and experiences that they'll encounter in kindergarten: This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. Kick-off to Kindergarten for Rising Traditional KindergartnersSaturday, August 23, 20259 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Gouda Giggles: Stand-up Comedy Night at Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville
Artisan Beer & Cheese, 110-A Bluestone Crossing Road, Rolesville, North Carolina, is hosting Gouda Giggles: Stand-Up Comedy Night on August 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Come by early, at 6 p.m., for a free cheese sampling event. Hosted by Joel Fuster. … [Read more...] about Gouda Giggles: Stand-up Comedy Night at Artisan Beer and Cheese, Rolesville
Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
South Wake Conservationists are hosting Moth Night at Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission is free but registration is required. Did you know that there are estimated to be 160,000 different moth species, almost ten times as many as there are for butterflies? And most come out only at night, so you may not … [Read more...] about Moth Night at Crowder County Park Aug. 23
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Live After 5 concert series: Chatham Rabbits and Jack the Radio Aug. 20
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2025. It will take place at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, one Wednesday a month from May to August, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will also include food trucks, vendors, and beer and wine for purchase. Live After 5 Schedule for 2025 … [Read more...] about Live After 5 concert series: Chatham Rabbits and Jack the Radio Aug. 20
