The Chatham Mills "Pollinator Paradise" Garden, at 480 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, features over 225 species of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines and grasses. This garden is maintained by Agricultural Extension Agent Debbie Roos and a small crew of volunteers. It's open every day and is free to visit. You're likely to see bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators, … [Read more...] about Free Tours of Pollinator Paradise Garden in Pittsboro
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Manchester City vs. Celtic: Open practice at WakeMed Soccer Park July 22
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For the second time, an international soccer match will be held at Kenan Stadium, 104 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Manchester City and Celtic will be competing in the FC Series on July 23, 2024, at 7 p.m. Chapel Hill is one of only four cities for this U.S. FC Series tour. The others are New York, Orlando and Columbus. Tickets to the match are pretty pricey, but you can watch the teams … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs. Celtic: Open practice at WakeMed Soccer Park July 22
Back to School Deals — save on school essentials
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Amazon is sharing some good back-to-school deals. We're sharing a few of them below. Make sure to check Amazon for more deals. Also, please know that deals can change at any moment, and items can sell out. At the time of this post all of the items below are discounted at least 25%, and many of them are discounted much more. Also, the sale price doesn't always show here, so click through to see … [Read more...] about Back to School Deals — save on school essentials
Free Community Day for “To Take Shape and Meaning” at North Carolina Museum of Art July 21
To Take Shape and Meaning is an exhibit at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, that brings together a wide range of indigenous art and culture through 3-D works. It's on exhibit through January 28, 2024. It's a ticketed exhibit. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors age 65+, and free for youth 18 and under, as well as college students. Free for … [Read more...] about Free Community Day for “To Take Shape and Meaning” at North Carolina Museum of Art July 21
It’s heating up! 30+ places for ice cream in the Triangle
Looking for ice cream in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and surrounding areas? As the weather is heating up, it's the perfect time to try a new ice cream shop, or indulge again in some of your favorite ice cream. We've been asking Triangle on the Cheap readers what their favorite local ice cream shops are (preferably locally owned), and this is what we're hearing. Our list … [Read more...] about It’s heating up! 30+ places for ice cream in the Triangle
Christmas in July at Crabtree Valley Mall — Meet Santa and shop summer sales
Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Christmas in July on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Santa and shop the summer sales to get a head start on holiday gifts. Enjoy live music from Dalton Davis. The event takes place in Crabtree's Promotional Court. … [Read more...] about Christmas in July at Crabtree Valley Mall — Meet Santa and shop summer sales
Barbie Dreamhouse Living Pop-Up Truck coming to Raleigh July 20
Barbie fans, the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour is coming to Raleigh as part of its 2024 East Coast tour. The tour is in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Barbie moving into her very first Dreamhouse. It will be at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. It will be parked near the food court … [Read more...] about Barbie Dreamhouse Living Pop-Up Truck coming to Raleigh July 20
Summer Spectacular in Siler City July 20, with fireworks and live music
Silk Hope Ruritan Club is presenting a Summer Spectacular on Saturday, July 20, 2023, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park, 4221 Silk Hope Road, Siler City. Updates are being posted on Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park's Facebook page. This event is FREE to attend and features: … [Read more...] about Summer Spectacular in Siler City July 20, with fireworks and live music
Saturday on South Party in Raleigh July 20: cookout, bounce houses, music, more…
The City of Raleigh is hosting a free party, Saturday on South, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will take place on West South Street between South Dawson and South McDowell Streets. The party will feature: This event is a chance for members of the community to learn about the proposed plans to close a portion of South Street to allow Red Hat Amphitheater … [Read more...] about Saturday on South Party in Raleigh July 20: cookout, bounce houses, music, more…
Back to School Pool Party for Teens at Biltmore Pool in Raleigh
Teens (middle school and high school) are invited to a Back to School Pool Party at Biltmore Hills Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Beside swimming, enjoy food, a DJ and a Back to School Shoe Raffle. The rain date is August 24. … [Read more...] about Back to School Pool Party for Teens at Biltmore Pool in Raleigh
