The Wall That Heals is a three quarter size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It is a traveling exhibit that makes stops around the country. From March 31st to April 3rd, 2022, The Wall That Heals will be hosted by the Town of Garner. It will be at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, near the Garner Veterans Memorial. A mobile educational center will be there as … [Read more...] about The Wall That Heals (replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial) in Garner March 31 – April 3
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
PrideLife Expo — LGBTQ+ event for the whole community
The PrideLife Expo is a free, family-friendly event for the community. It will feature 130+ exhibitors who support and affirm the LGBT+ community. If you're looking for a great LGBT+ friendly doctor, financial planner, etc., this will be an opportunity to get to know one. The event takes place at the McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about PrideLife Expo — LGBTQ+ event for the whole community
UNC/Duke Final Four Watch Parties
Both UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University are hosting watch parties for the historic Final Four matchup between UNC and Duke, but only the one at UNC is open to the public. The capacity of the Dean Smith Center at UNC is 21,750, and the capacity of Cameron Indoor Stadium is 9,314. Read on to learn about these watch parties, as well as many more throughout the Triangle. Also, if you want to … [Read more...] about UNC/Duke Final Four Watch Parties
Cosmic Rays Film Festival at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Cosmic Rays Film Festival will present short films made by filmmakers from North Carolina and around the world. The films explore the artistic possibilities of film and video. The screenings will take place March 31st and April 1st, 2022, at Forest Theatre, 123 South Boundary Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Suggested donations are: Students: $1 to $5Others: $5 to $20 Program 1 March 31st, … [Read more...] about Cosmic Rays Film Festival at Forest Theatre in Chapel Hill
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience details announced
ANOTHER UPDATE: According to WRAL: Now it's been announced that Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will open no later than April 21st, and that the address is 6240 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. This is an empty store in a shopping center near Pleasant Valley Road and Mumford Road. UPDATE: According to The News & Observer, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience has been postponed. If you bought … [Read more...] about Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience details announced
History Egg Hunt in Raleigh
Raleigh Historic Resources and Museum Program is presenting a History Egg Hunt the whole month of April. They've hidden 10 giant eggs at some of Raleigh's historic sites. Each egg is numbered and features a history fact with a special highlighted word(s). Visit the locations of the hidden eggs in any order throughout the month of April. Once you've found all 10 hidden eggs, the … [Read more...] about History Egg Hunt in Raleigh
Raleigh residents: Spring BOGO sale on leaf mulch
The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is holding a Spring BOGO sale on leaf mulch. Residents can purchase one cubic yard of leaf mulch and get another cubic yard for free. The leaf mulch is $20 per cubic yard. That's about the size of a standard oven. Visit the Raleigh Yard Waste Center, at 900 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, to purchase the mulch. You'll be responsible for … [Read more...] about Raleigh residents: Spring BOGO sale on leaf mulch
How to watch the UNC vs. Duke game (and the rest of the tournament) if you don’t have cable
Unless you just emerged from a coma (welcome back!) you know that UNC and Duke are facing each other in a Final Four game on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. The game is scheduled for 8:49 p.m. It will follow the Villanova/Kansas game, which starts at 6:09. UNC and Duke have never faced each other in the NCAA Tournament, much less the Final Four, so it's a big deal for the many people who have a … [Read more...] about How to watch the UNC vs. Duke game (and the rest of the tournament) if you don’t have cable
Check out RDU Observation Park — a relaxing spot to watch planes take off (great for kids!)
If you're interested in planes, or you have kids who might be interested, RDU Observation Park is a great spot to visit. It's open from 9 a.m. to sunset every day. It's near the Air Traffic Control Tower. You should be able to plug "RDU Observation Park" into your GPS and it'll take you right to it. It's at the intersection of West International Drive and Business Street, Morrisville, … [Read more...] about Check out RDU Observation Park — a relaxing spot to watch planes take off (great for kids!)
Club Fair: Art, Food & Music Festival
The Woman's Club of Raleigh is hosting Club Fair: Art, Food & Music Festival the last Sunday of the month (with a few exceptions) at The Woman's Club of Raleigh, 3300 Woman's Club Drive, Raleigh. The event will take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the following Sundays: … [Read more...] about Club Fair: Art, Food & Music Festival
