NC State Department of History presents History Weekend October 4th and 5th, 2019. The events are free and open to the public. Follow the above link to register. The events all take place at Withers Hall, 101 Lampe Drive, Raleigh. Read on for the details of each event. Friday, October 4 7:30 PM: Withers Hall, Rm 140. Dr. Blight will screen hour two of the documentary, Reconstruction: … [Read more...] about History Weekend with NC State Department of History
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Tapestry Tours are free walking tours of Durham. They take place the following dates, at 5 p.m.: September 20th, 2019 September 27th, 2019 October 4th, 2019 Meet at the Bull in CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, across from Unscripted Durham Hotel. The tours last about an hour and feature poetic presentations about the many "threads" of Durham's diversity. This … [Read more...] about Free Tapestry Tour of Durham
Live music and more at Brice’s Brewing Company
Brice's Brewing Company, 1822 Garner Station Blvd, Raleigh, prides itself on selling fine craft beer at a reasonable price. It hosts frequent events and you can see them all on Brice's Brewing Company's Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming free events. Live music: They Call Me Bruce Saturday, October 5th, 2019 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free More upcoming events at … [Read more...] about Live music and more at Brice’s Brewing Company
Fire Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale
Shop through over a ton of vintage and retro clothing and pay by weight at the Fire Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale on Saturday, October 5th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at NC State Harris Field, 2810 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. Park on Dan Allen Parking Deck, 110 Dan Allen Drive, Raleigh. At the sale, you pay only $20 per kilo. Shop for: Vintage dresses from the 60's onwards Retro … [Read more...] about Fire Vintage Clothing Kilo Sale
Messtival: A Messy Day of Exploration at Museum of Life + Science
Families are invited to Messtival--a messy day of exploration at Museum of Life + Science, 433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on September 29th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is included in regular admission. It's free for museum members. This is a celebration of all things messy, like: Mud Finger paint Slime Sand Oobleck Collaborative painting Bubbles Most … [Read more...] about Messtival: A Messy Day of Exploration at Museum of Life + Science
Wildlife Expo: Free family event
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day with a free family event, Wildlife Expo, on Saturday, September 28th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Durham County Wildlife Club, 3616 Hopson Road, Morrisville. The event will feature these activities and demos: Air Rifle Range Fishing Archery Range Hunting Dogs Demo Wildlife Health Game … [Read more...] about Wildlife Expo: Free family event
Starlight Concert Series in Cary: Jamrock
Starlight Concert Series takes place select Fridays through August 4th, Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. They start at 7 p.m. unless specified. You can bring food and lawn chairs. No alcoholic beverages or pets. This is a free concert series. 2019 Starlight Concert Series Band Schedule The Starlight Concert Series is a lively series of free concerts … [Read more...] about Starlight Concert Series in Cary: Jamrock
Centennial Cinema Series: Free outdoor movie (Dumb & Dumber) on NC State’s Centennial Campus
Enjoy free outdoor movies every Friday in September on NC State's Centennial Campus. Scroll down for the movie schedule. Centennial Cinema Series takes place at Lake Raleigh Meadows, Campus Shore Drive, Raleigh. The events are brought to you by Visit Centennial, Alamo Drafthouse and NC State Libraries. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Non-perishable food donations, for both … [Read more...] about Centennial Cinema Series: Free outdoor movie (Dumb & Dumber) on NC State’s Centennial Campus
Last Fridays concert series in Hillsborough
The last Friday of every month Hillsborough hosts an art walk. Part of the festivities April through September is Last Fridays, a free concert series on the Old Courthouse lawn, South Churton Street, Hillsborough, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Also, enjoy: Hillsborough Art Walk Last Fridays featuring art galleries and venues hosting opening night receptions. Artists, food vendors, … [Read more...] about Last Fridays concert series in Hillsborough
Music at Midday in Wake Forest Thursdays in September
Music at Midday is a free concert series that takes place Thursdays from May 9th, 2019, through May 30th, and from September 5th to September 26th, from noon to 1 p.m., at Centennial Plaza, the gateway to the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest. A dessert truck will be on site during each concert selling desserts and sweet treats. Area residents are encouraged to bring … [Read more...] about Music at Midday in Wake Forest Thursdays in September