Celebrate National Camera Day on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at this Hands-on-History event at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. At this free event you can: … [Read more...] about National Camera Day at Fletcher Park: Make a pinhole camera (plus photo opportunities)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Weekly Deals at Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream in Fuquay-Varina
Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream, 400 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, offers dairy-free options, as well as traditional ice cream. They source their dairy from a local farm. Fat Cat has a couple specials every week. Make sure to check on their website, as well. There's a "Deals" page on the site that might have updated information. Taco Tuesday: On Tuesdays get an ice cream taco for … [Read more...] about Weekly Deals at Fat Cat Homemade Ice Cream in Fuquay-Varina
Summer Produce Kickoff Event at McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop in Fuquy-Varina June 29
McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop, 5490 River Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting its Summer Produce Kickoff Event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. The event features: Fresh, local produce includes: … [Read more...] about Summer Produce Kickoff Event at McLean Farms Nursery & Ice Cream Shop in Fuquy-Varina June 29
Free outdoor concerts at Colonial Inn in Hillsborough
Colonial Inn, at 153 W. King Street in Hillsborough, is hosting an outdoor concert series. Concerts at the Colonial are free and open to the public. The concerts are generally from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (with an occasional exception.) You'll be able to order from the Colonial's bar. Check the Colonial Inn's Facebook page a few hours before the concert to make sure it's not affected by the … [Read more...] about Free outdoor concerts at Colonial Inn in Hillsborough
UNC Summer Jazz Workshop: Latin Jazz Dance Night (and more)
UNC Music Department is holding their annual Summer Jazz Workshop the week of June 24 to 28, 2024. The workshop on The University of North Carolina's Chapel Hill campus is a five-day jazz program for students a wide range of ages. In addition to the programming for the students, the Summer Jazz Workshop features FREE events in the evenings for the general public. You can see the public … [Read more...] about UNC Summer Jazz Workshop: Latin Jazz Dance Night (and more)
Adult Recess at CCB Plaza in Durham June 26
Adults in Durham are invited to Adult Recess at CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran Street, Durham North Carolina. Spend your lunch break having fun and letting your inner child shine. This event takes place April 17, May 15, and June 26, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m. There will be games and crafts to enjoy: It's free and there's no required registration. … [Read more...] about Adult Recess at CCB Plaza in Durham June 26
Attun: Public Art Celebration at Dix Park June 21
Attun is the latest installation of public art at Dix Park. The artist is American sculptor, DeWitt Godfrey. On Friday, June 21, 2024, from 4 to 9 p.m., there will be a public art celebration at the Stone Houses at Dix Park, 800 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Picnic at the Park 4 to 7 p.m. Art, Music + Activities Food + Beverage Party at the … [Read more...] about Attun: Public Art Celebration at Dix Park June 21
Pollinator Week: Get a free pollinator plant at a Raleigh nature park
Pollinator Week is June 17 to 23, 2024. This is a time to celebrate pollinators and to recognize their importance to our environment. Raleigh Parks and Natural Resources has planted over five acres of wildflowers along its greenway trails and in parks, not to mention the four-acre sunflower field at Dix Park. During Pollinator Week, visit one of the nature parks below and take home a free … [Read more...] about Pollinator Week: Get a free pollinator plant at a Raleigh nature park
Cary Dance Production offering free dance classes for kids at Fenton
Cary Dance Productions is offering a FREE dance class for kids ages 3 and up at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina. Registration is required. To register, go to Fenton's event list, find the Community Dance Class for the date you're interested in, and follow the link. The dance classes take place every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. They are currently scheduled through June 27, … [Read more...] about Cary Dance Production offering free dance classes for kids at Fenton
Canceled: Patriotic Pet Parade at The Raleigh Market June 29
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the extreme heat. The Raleigh Market, at 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, is hosting a Patriotic Pet Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. It's free to enter, and prizes will be awarded, including a $100 grand prize. Advance registration is required. Dress your pet (and yourself) in patriotic gear and compete for: The Raleigh Market is … [Read more...] about Canceled: Patriotic Pet Parade at The Raleigh Market June 29
