The Can Opener, at 205 South Gregson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a FREE coffee tasting event on Saturday, August 23 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Try four different coffees and learn from a coffee pro. The tasting features award winning Wonderstate Coffee Roasters. In addition, the first 20 people to sign up receive a $5-off coupon for a bag of coffee beans or a $1-off coupon … [Read more...] about Free Coffee Tasting at The Can Opener in Durham Aug. 23
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Children with Disabilities Resource Fair in Wendell Aug. 23
The Children with Disabilities Resource Fair takes place August 23, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Wendell Community Center, 601 W 3rd Street, Wendell, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event is an all-in-one place to help families find resources. For instance, they might meet therapists, doctors or dentists who specialize in children with disabilities, sensitive barbers, lawyers with … [Read more...] about Children with Disabilities Resource Fair in Wendell Aug. 23
CaryLive! Concert: Squirrel Nut Zippers Aug. 23
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: Squirrel Nut Zippers Aug. 23
Wake Forest Comic-Con August 23: free event at new location
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to present this event. Admission is FREE. The event features a dynamic showcase of: Wake Forest Comic-Con is … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 23: free event at new location
23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual Kirby Derby August 23
Lafayette Village Hosting Rock & Brew Music Festival Oct. 18
Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NC, is presenting Rock & Brew on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. This event features: … [Read more...] about Lafayette Village Hosting Rock & Brew Music Festival Oct. 18
Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 31
Lafayette Village, at 850 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, is presenting Step Into the Halloween Village on Sunday, October 31, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. This event features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Village at Lafayette Village Oct 31
Krispy Kreme celebrates new Harry Potter doughnuts with free treat Aug. 23
Krispy Kreme is offering an enchanting new doughnut collection inspired by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — the all-new Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection. For a limited time, doughnut lovers and Harry Potter fans can enjoy Krispy Kreme’s new enchanting doughnuts inspired by the four Hogwarts houses — available beginning August 18, 2025. Here’s what’s in … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates new Harry Potter doughnuts with free treat Aug. 23
Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
Every year, Marbles Kids Museum holds a free Kick-off to Kindergarten program for rising kindergarteners. In this program, children are exposed to some of the skills and experiences that they'll encounter in kindergarten: This is a free event, for the whole family, but registration is required. Kick-off to Kindergarten for Rising Traditional KindergartnersSaturday, August 23, 20259 a.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten — registration required
41st Annual Raleigh Fall Train Show Nov. 8-9
Neuse River Valley Model Railroad Club is presenting the 41st Annual Raleigh Fall Train Show on November 8 and 9, 2025 at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enter at Gate 9 on Trinity Road. Admission is $10 and that covers both days. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult. The train show features … [Read more...] about 41st Annual Raleigh Fall Train Show Nov. 8-9
