Let's Roll Skate Co. is bringing a FREE community event, Bull City Summer Skate Party, to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Friday, April 30th, 2021, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event is for those age 18+. You're asked to wear a mask. It's under a pavilion and will take place rain or shine. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be a beginner skate workshop, and from 7 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Bull City Summer Skate Party — free community event
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Time Sawyer’s “Sam on Sunday” music variety livestream back for season 2
Time Sawyer is bringing back its popular Sam on Sunday livestreams for season 2, starting February 28th, 2021. The North Carolina-based folk rock band, like all other bands, saw its tour dates vanish in March of last year, and quickly adjusted by presenting a weekly solo livestream from lead singer Sam Tayloe's home. The show grew to include the "Can to Can" segment with musical guests … [Read more...] about Time Sawyer’s “Sam on Sunday” music variety livestream back for season 2
Wake Forest Spring Artisans Market
The Spring Artisan Market, presented by The Wake Forest Guild of Artists, ARTS Wake Forest and Wake Forest Downtown, Inc., will be held outdoors along South White Street on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature more than 40 artisans who specialize in a variety of works including painting, printmaking, 2-D art, photography, candle making, ceramics, needlework, … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Spring Artisans Market
Pullen Park history tours (and more Carousel Centennial celebrations)
Celebrate 100 years of the Pullen Park Carousel with an array of programs throughout the month of April, 2021. Get more details and updates about all the events here. Virtual Celebration Sunday, March 28 - Online Check back soon for details The virtual celebration will feature special guest speakers sending their birthday wishes, a slideshow of old carousel photos, and a zoom … [Read more...] about Pullen Park history tours (and more Carousel Centennial celebrations)
Mellow Mushroom celebrates 4/20 with $4.20 munchies and will give away 420 pizzas
Mellow Mushroom was founded in 1974 in Atlanta, and today operates in 21 states, including both North and South Carolina. They go for a mellow vibe every day, but they're being especially mellow on April 20th, 2021, during their 4/20 celebration. They are offering a great price on four choices of munchie, and are also giving away 420 small pizzas. They are offering $4.20 munchies all day. To … [Read more...] about Mellow Mushroom celebrates 4/20 with $4.20 munchies and will give away 420 pizzas
John Chavis Community Center Memory Lane Tours
Celebrate the life and legacy of the original John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh with a final walking tour of the facility. Take a trip down Chavis’ memory lane visiting various rooms throughout the building displaying memorabilia and souvenirs highlighting a few examples of the people, programs, and activities that helped make John Chavis Memorial Park the … [Read more...] about John Chavis Community Center Memory Lane Tours
Last day: Drive-thru Dino Hunt at Cathis Farm
Cathis Farm, at 5444 Falcon Road, Lillington, NC, in Harnett County, is about an hour southwest of Raleigh, and closer to spots on the southern part of Wake County. Cathis Farm is hosting Dino Hunt from April 16th to 18th, 2021. The cost is $20/car in advance or $30/car at the door. Standard passenger vehicles only. Friday, April 16th: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 17th: 12 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Last day: Drive-thru Dino Hunt at Cathis Farm
Spring art opening and live music at NC Arts Incubator
The NC Arts Incubator, at 223 North Chatham Avenue, Siler City, is home to the PAF Gallery with rotating art exhibits by regional artists and hosts live music, gallery exhibit openings and other fun happenings geared toward celebrating Chatham County's culturally diverse community. Follow the NC Arts Incubator on Facebook to see a list of their upcoming events. Here is one upcoming … [Read more...] about Spring art opening and live music at NC Arts Incubator
Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center
Duke Lemur Center invites you behind the scenes select Thursdays at 1 p.m. Upcoming dates for Lemur Science: Lemur Science will feature a live talk with a Q&A from a Duke Lemur Center expert. Learn what a Duke Lemur Center researcher does in the field. Or how to extract a preserve a 30 million year old primate fossil. Or about the unique island of Madagascar, or how lemur … [Read more...] about Virtual visit with Duke Lemur Center
Civil War Trolley Tours in Raleigh (pre-registration is required)
Take a ride on the Historic Raleigh Trolley for a special Civil War tour on Sunday, April 11th, 2021. The tours leave at 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3 p.m., from Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh. Tickets are $10 a person and must be purchased in advance. The tour lasts approximately one hour, and will visit the historic structures and sites that witnessed Raleigh's … [Read more...] about Civil War Trolley Tours in Raleigh (pre-registration is required)
