The Wake County Community Collaborative for Children and Families, with support from the Growing Resilience Movement, is hosting Wake County, Come Out and Play on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place at Dorothea Dix Park Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh. The KPJR Films documentary, ‘Playing for Keeps’ will be screened at 3 p.m. There will be outdoor recreational … [Read more...] about Come Out and Play Day at Dix Park
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation's Cultural Heritage Programs Unit is hosting two poetry workshops for teens (ages 13-18) to celebrate Juneteenth. These are free events, but pre-registration is required. They take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham. Join local poet, Kian Furnace, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
Zebulon Artisan Market every Saturday
The Town of Zebulon is presenting the Zebulon Artisan Market every Saturday from April 23rd to June 25th, 2022, at Zebulon Municipal Complex, 1003 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come shop with local artisans, handmade products, crafts, food, farm products and more. … [Read more...] about Zebulon Artisan Market every Saturday
Asbury Church in Raleigh hosting a Spring Carnival
Asbury Church Raleigh, at 6612 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, is holding a fun event for the community, Spring Carnival, on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free to attend, but if you RSVP it helps them with planning, and you'll be entered to win one of 3 Target Gift Cards. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Activities at Spring Carnival Three bounce housesBubble … [Read more...] about Asbury Church in Raleigh hosting a Spring Carnival
Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Wynns Family Psychology, 130 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 202, Cary, is holding a free Virtual Kindergarten Fair on Friday, April 29th, 2022, from 9 am. to 12 p.m. There will be: Free virtual kindergarten screenings Raffles and giveaways Vendor Discount on Early Entry to Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness evaluations Families can sign up for free 30 minute virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Saturday in the Park Cornhole Tournament and Concert in Knightdale
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting Saturday in the Park Cornhole Tournament and Concert Series on Saturday, May 14th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m. It takes place at Knightdale Station Park, 810 North First Avenue, Knightdale. The event features a cornhole tournament, food trucks, a vendor market and a concert. It costs $25 per team to compete in the double elimination cornhole … [Read more...] about Saturday in the Park Cornhole Tournament and Concert in Knightdale
Raleigh Flute Choir — free, outdoor concert in Cary
The Raleigh Flute Choir is a chamber ensemble of professional flutists from central North Carolina. It was formed in 1986. The Raleigh Flute Choir's next performance is their spring concert, Folk-Lore -- Music of Mountain and Myth. It will take place on Sunday, April 24th, 2022, at 4 p.m., at Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 Lochmere Drive West, Cary, NC. This will be a light spring concert, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Flute Choir — free, outdoor concert in Cary
Glenwood Faire: A Taste of Glenwood South
Glenwood Faire: A Taste of Glenwood South takes place April 24th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Smoky Hollow, 421 Harrington Street, Raleigh. It will feature: Admission is free, but you can purchase a food passport for $25 in advance (or $30 the day of), and that will include tastes of 15-20 restaurants. … [Read more...] about Glenwood Faire: A Taste of Glenwood South
Carolinas Black Restaurant Week
Black Restaurant Week Carolinas is an event taking place all over the Carolinas, from April 22nd to May 1st, 2022. It's part of a national Black Restaurant Week organization that holds similar events throughout the country, in order to celebrate the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine. Looking for restaurants in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding area? By using the … [Read more...] about Carolinas Black Restaurant Week
Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
The Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Orange County and The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough are presenting the rededication of the Occaneechi Replica Village. The event takes place at River Park, 140 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC, on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. For over five years tribal members have worked with community volunteers, town and county staff, and the … [Read more...] about Rededication of Occaneechi Replica Village in Hillsborough April 23
