During Cary's Final Friday Art Loop, make sure to visit the site of the old library, 310 S Academy Street, for One Tribe Final Friday Drum Circle with Fire Spinning by Caroleena and Friends on Friday, October 31, 2025. The drum circle will be taking place from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a fire performance by Caroleena and friends at 8 p.m. It generally takes place the last Friday of the … [Read more...] about One Tribe Final Friday drum circle with fire spinning by Caroleena & Friends in Cary
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Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
If you are a Nordstrom cardmember you can get FREE pictures with Santa at participating Nordstrom stores. Photo sessions are $40 for those who don't have a Nordstrom card. The sessions include two digital downloads, which you'll receive by email by the end of the day of your photo session. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ups will be available as time permits. Make your advance booking … [Read more...] about Nordstrom cardmembers get free photos with Santa
Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
We've put together a list of Christmas trains throughout North Carolina. For attractions outside of the Triangle, we've indicated the number of miles it is from Raleigh. Please adjust the distance from your own starting point. Caveat: Not all of these train rides are cheap. Some of these are pretty pricey. But we're including them anyway, because they are so popular. Also, please note … [Read more...] about Christmas Trains and Santa Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive and Community Celebration Jan 19
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices, Durham, North Carolina. Book Harvest provides books to children who need them and engages families and communities to promote children’s lifelong literacy and academic success. Drop off your books and then join the celebration, which … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive and Community Celebration Jan 19
Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. UPDATE: New Disabled South has reached their limit of how much money they can distribute and has taken down the application. New Disabled South is an organization that helps disabled people in 14 southern states, including North Carolina and South Carolina. They … [Read more...] about Funds being distributed to disabled people who have lost SNAP benefits
Gopuff donating $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients
Gopuff is donating up to $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients. Millions of Americans could lose access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Gopuff is committing up to $10 million in total relief, offering $50 worth of groceries for free – broken into two $25 credits during the month of November – to customers who … [Read more...] about Gopuff donating $10 million in free groceries to SNAP recipients
Emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers Oct. 29: Free diapers and more
Diaper Bank of North Carolina is hosting an emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The distribution will take place in the back parking lot. Federal workers experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing federal furlough are invited to attend and receive free … [Read more...] about Emergency distribution for furloughed federal workers Oct. 29: Free diapers and more
(Dis)connected: Tales of Poe, Shelley, Fears and Fury by Carolina Dance Theater Oct. 29
Carolina Dance Theater presents (Dis)connected: Tales of Poe, Shelley, Fears and Fury on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 7 p.m., at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $12 to $18. Purchase tickets. Classic tales take on a new twist as dance takes us where words alone can not. Confront your fears as the power and fury of movement immerse the audience and … [Read more...] about (Dis)connected: Tales of Poe, Shelley, Fears and Fury by Carolina Dance Theater Oct. 29
Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Centenary United Methodist Church, ata 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a fall festival on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features inflatables, games, hot dogs, cake walks, crafts, and trunk-or treat. The entire event is totally free. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Families are welcome to float in and out as they like. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival at Centenary United Methodist Church in Smithfield Oct. 29
Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Wednesdays at One: Computers & Technology Q&A Session on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. There will be a lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the Q&A session at 1 p.m. It's free to attend. Do you ever wish you had someone to walk you through those tricky tech questions — like how to manage photos on your phone, … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Computers & Technology Q&A Session Oct. 29
