NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events throughout the state and online. On Saturday, June 4th, 2022, there will be a celebration in Bicentennial Plaza, 1 Edenton Street, Raleigh, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will feature offerings from the zoo, aquariums, museums of art, history, science, state parks, historic sites … [Read more...] about NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 50th Anniversary Celebration: DNCR Day
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Military Appreciation Day at North Carolina Museum of History June 4
North Carolina Museum of History is presenting Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. The museum is joining with the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a day to honor our state’s military history. The event begins with the induction of the inaugural class of the North Carolina Military Hall of … [Read more...] about Military Appreciation Day at North Carolina Museum of History June 4
The Man Expo at NC State Fairgrounds June 3-5
The Triangle's largest man cave, The Man Expo, will be at NC State Fairgrounds June 3rd to 5th, 2022. This is your chance to take your favorite man shopping for everything he wants, and everything he doesn't know he wants. Or shop ahead for Father's Day gifts. In addition, there will be live music, wrestling matches, bar trivia, a donut eating contest and more. See schedule … [Read more...] about The Man Expo at NC State Fairgrounds June 3-5
Crabtree Valley Mall: Princess and character meet & greets for kids
Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, is hosting some free events for kids this weekend, as part of Crabtree Kids Club. Princess Meet & GreetSaturday, June 4th, 202211 a.m. to 1 p.m.Free Meet your favorite princesses in Center Court. There will be fun, festivities and photo opportunities. Character Meet & GreetSunday, June 5th, 20221 to 3 p.m.Free Enjoy fun, … [Read more...] about Crabtree Valley Mall: Princess and character meet & greets for kids
Highway 42 Market at Healing Green Farms in Willow Springs — vendors, live music and a food truck
This event has been canceled. The Highway 42 Market is a community market that showcases local farmers, makers, food trucks, producers and artists. It used to be called the Community Marketplace. It's at 2728 NC 42 Hwy, Willow Springs, NC. There will be a Night Market the first Thursday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m., and a Saturday market the third Saturday of the month, from … [Read more...] about Highway 42 Market at Healing Green Farms in Willow Springs — vendors, live music and a food truck
The Last Dance — Photo exhibition in Durham
The Last Dance: A Photo Exhibition documents the final season of North Carolina Central University's baseball team. This exhibition will be at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W. Corporation Street, Durham, on May 28th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This description of the exhibition is from the photographer: Across the nation, HBCU baseball programs are on the chopping block (and there … [Read more...] about The Last Dance — Photo exhibition in Durham
Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival at Fletcher Park
Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival is an epicurean and botanical adventure at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC. This free event takes place Saturday, May 28th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore dessert, artisan and savory food vendors, and experience samples and demos. Shop for plants from local nurseries and do shopping from local farms. You'll get the chance to … [Read more...] about Dig the City: Food and Flower Festival at Fletcher Park
Apex Food Truck Festival May 28
The Apex Food Festival is taking place Saturday, May 28th, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at 3651 Green Level Road W, Apex, NC. You can expect to dine from some of the great food trucks in the Triangle. Enjoy your favorites or try something new. There will also be music and games. … [Read more...] about Apex Food Truck Festival May 28
Free outdoor movie in Hillsborough
Orange County Parks and Recreation is presenting Movies in the Park on the field at at Central Recreation Center, 302 W. Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC. The movies are free. Concessions will be for sale. Watch movies on a giant 30-foot screen. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Friday, April 29th, 20228:15 p.m.Boss Baby: Family Business Friday, May 27th, 20228:30 p.m.Paw Patrol the … [Read more...] about Free outdoor movie in Hillsborough
Free fitness classes in Downtown Raleigh this spring Tuesday – Thursday
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is partnering with Downtown Raleigh gyms to offer FREE fitness classes. The classes take place on Tuesday through Thursday, from April 26th to June 1st, 2022. Make sure to register in advance. More gyms and dates will be announced soon. Register here. Tuesdays Yoga by Current WellnessMoore Square, 226 E Martin Street, Raleigh5:15 p.m. Wednesdays Yoga by … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes in Downtown Raleigh this spring Tuesday – Thursday
