The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a free community event, Family History Fair, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2540 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Participants can explore and learn more about their family history. There event features family history classes, places to record memories, youth and children's activities, a family … [Read more...] about Family History Fair — free event to learn your family history
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West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19
The Town of Carrboro is hosting the West End Poetry Festival on October 17-29, 2024. All events are free and open to the public. Venues include: October 17, 2024 Luna Rotisserie: October 18, 2024 The ArtsCenter: October 19, 2024 Carrboro Century Center: Steel String Brewery: … [Read more...] about West End Poetry Festival in Carrboro Oct 17-19
Haunted Trail in Fuquay-Varina (Family and Full Fright Versions)
Brave the Fuquay-Varina Haunted Trail on Saturday, October 29, 2024, at Carroll Howard Johnson Park, 301 Wagstaff Road, Fuquay-Varina. There are two ways to experience the Haunted Trail: the Family Trail, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., and the Full Fright Trail, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The line for the Full Fright Trail starts at 6 p.m. Both are FREE. Family TrailThe Family Trail is a … [Read more...] about Haunted Trail in Fuquay-Varina (Family and Full Fright Versions)
Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Preservation Durham is offering three special history tours of Old Maplewood Cemetery on October 19, 2024. Maplewood Cemetery TourSaturday, October 19, 20249:30 to 4:30 p.m.$15 in advance; $20 day of; free for Preservation Durham members Historic Maplewood Cemetery is at 815 Kent Street, Durham. Maplewood is Durham’s oldest public cemetery. Here are laid millionaires and paupers, saints and … [Read more...] about Maplewood Cemetery Tour with Preservation Durham on Oct. 19
Day by day list of Halloween movies in the Triangle!
Whether you prefer family-friendly Halloween films or slasher flicks, you can find Halloween movies in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle, this Spooky Season! Most are free or very low-priced. Read on for a night-by-night roundup of Halloween movies! This list includes both indoor and outdoor movies. Some are part of Halloween festivals or other events. Although we aren't listing … [Read more...] about Day by day list of Halloween movies in the Triangle!
Trunk or Treat at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Durham Oct. 26
Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1615 E. NC 54 Hwy., Durham, NC, is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. At this free event there will also be a balloon artist, free hot dogs and a raffle for a Kindle Fire. All are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Durham Oct. 26
Benefit Concert for WNC Hurricane Helene relief at The Kraken Oct. 18
The Kraken, 2823 NC Highway 54 W, in Chapel Hill, is a roadhouse a few miles west of downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro and a few miles east of Saxapahaw. It features a great front porch, free pool, and live music. They also show all the UNC basketball games. In all cases, please makes sure to follow the link for details. If there's not a link, just go to the Kraken's Facebook page and look for … [Read more...] about Benefit Concert for WNC Hurricane Helene relief at The Kraken Oct. 18
The Cheesecake Factory celebrates National Dessert Day with half-price desserts Oct. 14-17
The Cheesecake Factory is a favorite spot for dessert, offering much more than just cheesecakes, including rich fudge cake, warm apple crisp and decadent carrot cake. In celebration of National Dessert Day, all desserts are 50% off at The Cheesecake Factory from October 14 to 17, 2024. The deal applies to any one of the desserts listed under “Cheesecake & Specialty Desserts” or “Ice … [Read more...] about The Cheesecake Factory celebrates National Dessert Day with half-price desserts Oct. 14-17
Upcoming Events at Fullsteam Brewery
Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue in Durham, hosts live music and other events on a regular basis, and, although events have been on hold for some time, they are starting to come back. You can see all of their events on their Facebook page. October 31, 2024, will be the last date that the Downtown Durham location will be open. Its new Downtown Durham location, at American Tobacco Campus, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events at Fullsteam Brewery
Concert Singers of Cary present 6th annual Cary Big Sing Oct 14
Concert Singers of Cary present the 6th Annual Cary Big Sing on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Good Shepherd United Church of Christ, 1060 NW Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event. Ages 18+. No registration or preparation is required. Come sing your favorite Broadway tunes with the Concert Singers of Cary in an open rehearsal. We’ll be crooning … [Read more...] about Concert Singers of Cary present 6th annual Cary Big Sing Oct 14
