The City of Raleigh is distributing free weather radios to the community. NOAA weather radios distribute continuous updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency management agencies. Most run on battery power, making them useful during power outages. Weather alert radios broadcast from several VHF frequencies. No cell towers are required. If you can't charge your cell phone, or … [Read more...] about Free Weather Radios from City of Raleigh June 28
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Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History June 28
The Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History, at 1013 Broad Street, Durham, North Carolina, houses a research collection that helps us to understand our evolutionary journey as primates. The collection includes 55 million year-old, lemur-like primate fossils from Wyoming; 37 to 28 million year-old anthropoid fossils from Egypt; 19 to 7 million year-old ape fossils from Egypt and India; 13 … [Read more...] about Free open house at Duke Lemur Center Museum of Natural History June 28
CaryLive! Concert: Dustbowl Revival June 28
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Learn about each artist by clicking on their picture here. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Dustbowl Revival June 28
Fuquay-Varina Pride Celebration June 28
Fuquay-Varina Pride is presenting a celebration on June 28, 2025, as well as several other events that day. Read on to learn about each event. Fuquay-Varina Pride Fuquay-Varina Pride Story TimeSaturday, June 28, 20259:30 to 10 a.m.Falcon Park105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NCFree The Strut: Fuquay-Varina PrideSaturday, June 28, 202510 to 11 a.m.Falcon Park105 Falcon Drive, … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Pride Celebration June 28
Pride Celebration with Book Harvest, including free books
Book Harvest is hosting a special Pride celebration for kids and families on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at their location at 2501 University Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This free event celebrates love, kindness, diversity and community. Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks and refreshments, and FREE books to take home and keep forever! Register here. … [Read more...] about Pride Celebration with Book Harvest, including free books
Mud Day Fun Day at Bright Horizons Apex
Bright Horizons of Apex, 2051 Shepherd's Vineyard Drive, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting a fun, FREE day for children. Mud Day takes place on June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Kids will play in the mud and have fun! Dress for messy play. Boots or water shoes are suggested. The event also includes refreshments, a raffle and more. Please RSVP here. … [Read more...] about Mud Day Fun Day at Bright Horizons Apex
Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
Crazy Axe, 1531 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, is an axe throwing club with a full bar and a smoker-friendly outdoor patio. Crazy Axe hosts live music on Saturdays. Live & Unleashed is a free concert series. There's no cover and you don't have to throw axes (although axe-throwing is available.) Next up: 22 StringsSaturday, June 28, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free 22 Strings is an … [Read more...] about Live & Unleashed: Live music series at Crazy Axe in Raleigh
Smart After Dark Stand-Up Comedy in Durham June 28
Smart After Dark is a Stand-Up Comedy Showcase on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., at The Living Room, 1007 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $13.74 (including fees.) Purchase on Eventbrite. Laugh out loud with some of the funniest stand-up comedians in the region — all while enjoying craft cocktails, local brews, and the cozy, laid-back vibe that makes The … [Read more...] about Smart After Dark Stand-Up Comedy in Durham June 28
Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting Open Chapel Hill Day on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a town-wide open house featuring facility tours, fun activities, and a chance to meet Town staff. Anyone is welcome to participate at their own pace. You can start at any one of the seven Town of Chapel Hill locations. When you get there, you’ll pick up a passport … [Read more...] about Open Chapel Hill Day June 28 — facility tours and activities
NC MedAssist: Free over the counter med giveaway in Smithfield June 28
NC MedAssist is a statewide program that helps uninsured low-income North Carolina residents get the medications that they need, at no cost. The organization has programs for both prescription medications and over the counter medications. Prescription Medications NC MedAssist provides free prescription medications to uninsured low-income North Carolina residents who are uninsured and fall at … [Read more...] about NC MedAssist: Free over the counter med giveaway in Smithfield June 28
