City of Raleigh and York Properties Inc. are presenting Summer at the Station: "Coco" Movie Night. Watch the movie, "Coco," at Raleigh Union Station, 510 West Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, August 25, 2023. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and also includes market vendors, a bar (with mocktails and cocktails), food trucks and ice cream. Food trucks and vendors will … [Read more...] about Summer at the Station: “Coco” Movie Night at Raleigh Union Station Aug 25
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Movies at the Middle in Rolesville: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Town of Rolesville is holding outdoor movie events. Movies at the Middle take place at Rolesville Middle School Football Field, 4700 Burlington Mills Road, Rolesville, NC. Movies at the Middle Schedule for 2023 … [Read more...] about Movies at the Middle in Rolesville: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Week of freebies for teachers at Sonic Drive-In
As a new school year begins, SONIC Drive-In is supporting educators by offering a week of freebies. From August 21 through August 25, 2023, an offer for a free menu item with purchase will be sent each day to any teacher, faculty or staff at a K-12 school or degree-granting university enrolled in the free SONIC Teachers’ Circle program, available through the SONIC App. Any teacher, faculty, … [Read more...] about Week of freebies for teachers at Sonic Drive-In
Outdoor Adventures with Oberlin Regional Library and Raleigh Historic Sites
Venture outside with Oberlin Regional Library and Raleigh Historic Sites for Outdoor Adventures. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade will explore a different nature and history topic each month with a storytime and hands-on activities. This program will take place primarily outside (weather permitting). The program is free, but registration is encouraged. Register online at … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventures with Oberlin Regional Library and Raleigh Historic Sites
Free Summer Concert Series at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill
Orange County Department on Aging invites the public to unwind with family and friends while enjoying a live concert each Wednesday evening in August, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. The five-week concert series, “Wind Down Wednesdays,” is FREE and open to the public. Concerts will feature an eclectic mix of music each week (country, jazz, rock & roll and much more), so be sure to bring your lawn … [Read more...] about Free Summer Concert Series at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill
Raleigh Comic Book Show August 20
Raleigh Comic Book Show takes place at Hilton Garden Inn -- Crabtree Valley, 3912 Arrow Drive, Raleigh, NC. This is a free event. The next two dates are: Raleigh Comic Book Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The emphasis is on comic book dealers (as opposed to cosplay, etc.) Michael Eury will be a guest at the August 20 show. Dealers at August 20 Raleigh Comic Book Show … [Read more...] about Raleigh Comic Book Show August 20
Rock the Park — Top Gun: Maverick
Durham Parks and Recreation's 2023 Rock the Park Movie and Concert Series takes place in several Durham parks and is free to attend. Sit back, relax and enjoy family and friends while grooving to music or watching a movie on a big screen under the stars. Both activities are free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site and food will be available for purchase. Please bring … [Read more...] about Rock the Park — Top Gun: Maverick
Live concert and tap takeover at Hub Convenience Store and Gas Station in Apex
Hub Convenience Store and Gas Station, at 1900 E William Street, Apex, NC, also offers craft beers on tap, and hosts events. On Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy a tap takeover with Lonerider and Sycamore Brewing. Mysty Mayhem Trio will be providing live music! In addition, there will be a drawing for prizes. Bring a lawn chair. Must be 21+ to drink beer. Hub … [Read more...] about Live concert and tap takeover at Hub Convenience Store and Gas Station in Apex
Free screening of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure: A Tribute to Paul Reubens at Carolina Theatre of Durham
Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a free screening of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, as a tribute to Paul Reubens. It will take place Friday, August 18, 2023, at 8 p.m. No advance tickets. Tickets will be available starting at 7 p.m. the day of the screening. Synopsis: Pee-Wee's bicycle, the keenest bike in the world, is missing. It's his most prized … [Read more...] about Free screening of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure: A Tribute to Paul Reubens at Carolina Theatre of Durham
Free Splash Party from Baptist Grove Church, Raleigh, with 500 free bookbags
Baptist Grove Church, 7109 Leesville Road, Raleigh, is hosting a free back-to-school splash party on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register at the above link. The church is partnering with Change Requires Choice and Preparing America’s Tomorrow Today to completely transform their campus into a waterpark and give away 500 bookbags for the start of the new school year. … [Read more...] about Free Splash Party from Baptist Grove Church, Raleigh, with 500 free bookbags
