Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays, they'll be showing a family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Shrek 2 on July 26
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Flip the City: Back to School Festival at Durham Central Park July 26
HOPE Organization is hosting Flip the City: Back to School Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event features: … [Read more...] about Flip the City: Back to School Festival at Durham Central Park July 26
Free Music Every Sunday at D’s Bottle Shop, and more
D's Bottle Shop, at 13200 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, is a beer store and wine bar. It features over 500 craft beers from all over the United States and Europe. You can find their events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a couple of events... Upcoming Events D's OktoberfestSunday, September 21, 20253 to 7 p.m.Free Oktoberfest games, brats, pretzels, and music from The … [Read more...] about Free Music Every Sunday at D’s Bottle Shop, and more
Santa’s Summer Break at Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh July 26
Boxcar Bar and Arcade, 330 West Davie Street, Raleigh, and 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers a huge number of arcade games and pinball machines and console games, as well as air hockey, skeeball, foosball and more. See their whole list of games here. They also host lots of events, including some free ones. This page is for the Raleigh Boxcar location. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade … [Read more...] about Santa’s Summer Break at Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh July 26
Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Music & Arts Camp for Kids Rising K-5th Grade (completed) from August 4 to 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. each day. This 5-day camp costs just $100 per child, with a discount for multiple children. Kids will spend the day learning songs, singing and playing instruments together, and creating crafts. Two … [Read more...] about Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100
Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Durham July 24-25
The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Durham, North Carolina, for the first time in quite a while, on July 24 and 25, 2025. This is a rare chance to see these majestic horses up close. The visit marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Harris Beverages LLC, a Durham-based Anheuser-Busch distributor. There will be two events, both free and open to the public. Read on for the … [Read more...] about Budweiser Clydesdales coming to Durham July 24-25
Treetops Fest: Acoustic Music Fest at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
Treetops Fest is an acoustic music fest on the Green at Southern Village, 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It takes place Friday, July 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend, but tips are welcome for the artists. Performing are: … [Read more...] about Treetops Fest: Acoustic Music Fest at Southern Village in Chapel Hill
The Little Market in Hillsborough: “Fragile Light” — closing reception July 25
The Little Market is a new project of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, hosted by Hillsborough Real Estate Group, at 118 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It's open on Last Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., and weekly on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. The Little Market is presenting Fragile Light, an exhibition of works by photographer Holden … [Read more...] about The Little Market in Hillsborough: “Fragile Light” — closing reception July 25
Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Art Loop Reception July 25
Cary Gallery of Artists, at 200 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a cooperative operated by local artists. It features contemporary and traditional fine art and craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by 24 artists from around the Triangle. Displays change monthly, and are introduced with a "Final Friday" evening reception. Final Friday Reception The Final Friday … [Read more...] about Cary Gallery of Artists Final Friday Art Loop Reception July 25
Summer Music at The Gregg Museum Lawn: Também, July 25
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about Summer Music at The Gregg Museum Lawn: Também, July 25
