NC Child and Raleigh Parks are presenting Field Day 2024 on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Laurel Hills Park, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event to celebrate kids. It takes place both indoors and outdoors. Enjoy: Snow cones, popcorn and cotton will be available free of charge, and there will also be free water stations. … [Read more...] about NC Child and Raleigh Parks: 2024 Field Day
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Saxsquatch Presents: Cryptids with a Cause Sep 28
Party with Bigfoot on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Cryptids with a Cause in Downtown Chapel Hill. A cryptid is an creature that has been claimed, but not proven, to exist. Saxsquatch is definitely real, though. He's the famous saxophone-playing Bigfoot who performs all over the place and who has amassed a considerable social media following. And guess what? He's from … [Read more...] about Saxsquatch Presents: Cryptids with a Cause Sep 28
IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
IBMA World of Bluegrass, which takes place in Downtown Raleigh, is one of the biggest bluegrass events anywhere. It includes these ticketed events: Bluegrass Live! Tickets for IBMA Bluegrass LIVE!, at Red Hat Amphitheater, range from $20 to $160. (But read on for information on the FREE street festival!) Friday, September 27, 2024 Saturday, September 28, 2024 Street … [Read more...] about IBMA World of Bluegrass includes a free street festival September 27-28
Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 8th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration at Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, fall brews, German-inspired food, and more. It's free to attend. The celebration will also feature the 8th Annual Wiener Dog Races! All Wieners are required to be classified as a Dachshund breed to be eligible to enter. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village in Raleigh, including the 8th Annual Wiener Dog Races
Bull City Food Swap at Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough Sept 29
The next edition Bull City Food Swap takes place in nearby Hillsborough! It will be at Blackwood Farm Park, 4215 NC 86, Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blackwood Farm Park is a county owned 152-acre park with tons of hiking trails, an old mill, and a pond. Bug spray, water, sunscreen, and picnic blankets are encouraged. Bring your home … [Read more...] about Bull City Food Swap at Blackwood Farm Park in Hillsborough Sept 29
You can order 4 more free at-home COVID-19 testing kits
If you need a COVID-19 test, or would like to have them handy this fall and winter, you can once again receive free tests. U.S. Government Provides Free Tests Once again, every home in the U.S. can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 test kits. You'll be able to order the tests from covid.gov/tests. Order the tests starting September 30, 2024. The tests will be completely free. There won't … [Read more...] about You can order 4 more free at-home COVID-19 testing kits
Plein Air Festival in Durham Sept. 28
Durham Art Guild and Durham Parks Foundation are presenting a Plein Air Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Duke Park, 106 W Knox Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. Watch artists each create one piece of art live during the festival. All art works will be available for purchase, with funds from the live art going to support … [Read more...] about Plein Air Festival in Durham Sept. 28
Friday Night Ceilidh in Hillsborough Sep 27– live music, Scottish food, Scottish dance, more…
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is hosting Friday Night Ceilidh, in partnership with Hillsborough Arts Council's Last Fridays & Art Walk. The event is sponsored by NC's America 250. This is a FREE community event that will take place Friday, September 27, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Ayr Mount, 376 St Marys Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Friday Night Ceilidh is a full night of … [Read more...] about Friday Night Ceilidh in Hillsborough Sep 27– live music, Scottish food, Scottish dance, more…
Fall Festival at Bright Horizons Sept 26
Bright Horizons childcare centers are hosting a free Fall Festival on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. At these free events there will be engaging, hands-on activities for families. All families are welcome. It's also a chance to learn about the Bright Horizons community. To find the closest Bright Horizons and register for the fall festival, enter your zip code into … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Bright Horizons Sept 26
Better Breakfast Day at Flying Biscuit Cafe on Sept 26: $5 breakfast all day
September is National Breakfast Month. (Now you know!) Flying Biscuit Cafe is celebrating Better Breakfast Day on September 26, 2024, by offering their classic High Flyer Breakfast for $5 all day long. High Flyer Breakfast includes: … [Read more...] about Better Breakfast Day at Flying Biscuit Cafe on Sept 26: $5 breakfast all day
