On Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 9th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please RSVP on the Eventbrite page. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 9th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 15
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Big Amberly Clothing Swap in Cary Oct. 4
Bring gently worn clothes, accessories, and shoes to the Big Amberly Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event takes place at Amberly Clubhouse, 1075 Residents Club Drive, Cary, North Carolina. You can drop-off clothes Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., or anytime during the event at the Amberly Clubhouse location. Everyone is welcome and there's … [Read more...] about Big Amberly Clothing Swap in Cary Oct. 4
NC Throwdown Presents Back to School Bash Aug. 24
NC Throwdown is presenting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 24, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m., in the parking lot of Ashley Furniture, 6180 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend includes: … [Read more...] about NC Throwdown Presents Back to School Bash Aug. 24
Cars and Coffee Raleigh — Summer Cruise-in on August 24
Cars and Coffee Raleigh hosts car shows on the fourth Sunday of the month, from 8 to 11 a.m., at various locations. The shows are family and pet friendly, and are free to attend. Follow Cars and Coffee Raleigh on Facebook for announcements about the shows. Summer Cruise-inSunday, August 24, 20258 to 11 a.m.Food Bank of Central & Eastern North arolina1924 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, … [Read more...] about Cars and Coffee Raleigh — Summer Cruise-in on August 24
Fiestas en la Calle: Festival LatinoAmericano in Carrboro Aug 24
The 10th Annual Fiestas el la Calle -- Festival LatinoAmericano -- takes place on Sunday, August 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 201 W Weaver Street, Carrboro, NC. This event is hosted by El Centro Hispano, North Carolina's largest Hispanic non-profit organization. The free event features: … [Read more...] about Fiestas en la Calle: Festival LatinoAmericano in Carrboro Aug 24
Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library August 22-24
Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is holding its Big Book Sale August 22 to 24, 2025, at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Shoppers will find an extensive inventory of gently used fiction and non-fiction books for children and adults, as well as puzzles and games. Shop for thousands of books, starting at $1. The Friday sale is for Friends … [Read more...] about Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library August 22-24
Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24 — Stage Schedule Announced
The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2025! It will take place August 23 and 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The setting is Cary Town Hall Campus in Downtown Cary, 316 N. Academy Street, Cary. This is a free festival. Read on for the stage schedule. The 49th Annual Lazy Day Arts and Crafts Festival features: Saturday Schedule Check here for any … [Read more...] about Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival August 23-24 — Stage Schedule Announced
Hottest Amazon Deals in August: Amazon Fire TV, ThinkPad, Air Fryer, more…
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Whether you're shopping for a gift or a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of today's deals at Amazon. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Some of the biggest discounts are "Limited Time Only," meaning that they can be here today and gone tomorrow, so the discounts … [Read more...] about Hottest Amazon Deals in August: Amazon Fire TV, ThinkPad, Air Fryer, more…
Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20, presented by The Glass Jug Beer Lab
Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of summer concert series for 2025 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
