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Durham Bulls giving away 5,030 free hot dogs at the game on July 27

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The Durham Bulls are celebrating their 30th season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, by giving away 5,030 FREE Sahlen's hot dogs at the game Sunday, July 27, 2025. Fans will receive one free hot dog each when they enter, starting when gates open at 4 p.m. If any free hot dogs remain once the game starts, fans may return to the front entrance and receive up to … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls giving away 5,030 free hot dogs at the game on July 27

Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson

Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African-American Museum, at 1202 Nash Street East, Wilson, NC, shares African-American history, art and culture. It's free to visit. The museum holds a free outdoor concert series in the summer. The summer concert series takes place on Sundays from May 4 to Jul 27, 2025, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the museum. Freeman Round House … [Read more...] about Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson

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Dix Park’s Sunflower Field Birthday Party July 26

The sunflowers are in bloom at Dix Park! To celebrate the 10th birthday of the sunflower field, Dix Park is hosting a 10th Birthday Party at the Sunflower Field on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The address is 1700 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, but keep reading for information on directions and parking. The festivities take place in the morning and evening. The party is free. Morning … [Read more...] about Dix Park’s Sunflower Field Birthday Party July 26

FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FestiBull of Lights, An Immersive Light Experience, from November 20, 2025, to January 3, 2026. Grand opening weekend is November 20 to 23, and then regular opening is November 26 to January 3, every day except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. each night. Read … [Read more...] about FestiBull of Lights: An Immersive Light Experience at Durham Bulls Athletic Park

The secret way to get a free burger, fries and drink from Bull City Burger and Brewery on July 26

If you live in (or visit) the Durham area and you like freebies, you need to learn about Bull City Freebie Society! (BCFS) BCFS organizes "freebie drops" with local businesses. If you sign up for BCFS you'll receive an email and/or text a few days before the drop, letting you know about it. It's free to join Bull City Freebie Society. Then, you just show up on the date and time, show the … [Read more...] about The secret way to get a free burger, fries and drink from Bull City Burger and Brewery on July 26

Downtown Bird Bash in Garner

Bring the whole family to Garner for the Downtown Bird Bash on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and on Main Street. This is a free, family friendly event, but there's a cost for some of the activities. (See below.) Activities include: Presented by the Garner Area Historical … [Read more...] about Downtown Bird Bash in Garner

Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26

NC State University has been developing experimental tomato varieties designed especially for disease resistance. But how do they taste? You can be the judge! Durham County Cooperative Extension, at 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Tomato Trial Tasting event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. It's free to participate. Participants will taste some … [Read more...] about Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26

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Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences July 26

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Consulate General of Mexico and the RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter are presenting Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura (Science and Cultural Day) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free program is fully bilingual (Spanish-English.) … [Read more...] about Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences July 26

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