Southern Season, at University Place, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, is a destination for specialty foods. It features specialty food products, chocolate and candy, wine and beer, coffee and tea, prepared foods from the deli and salad bar, kitchen tools, home items, gifts and much more. Southern Season offers cooking classes for adults, teens and children. It also offers frequent tastings … [Read more...] about Free Memorial Day Weekend cookout and more at Southern Seasons
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Visit Cary’s parks for music, movies, fitness, kids’ activities, more
The Town of Cary boasts a wide variety of parks and natural areas, more than 30 in all, with a total of 2,688 acres. At the parks you'll find playgrounds, a sprayground, playing fields, a boat launch, a community garden and much more. The parks host children's activities, live music, fitness classes, movies and more. Most activities and events are free. Below, learn a little bit about just a … [Read more...] about Visit Cary’s parks for music, movies, fitness, kids’ activities, more
What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
The Cultural Landscape Foundation is a non-profit in Washington, DC that hosts weekends of free tours about cultural landscapes throughout the country. The organization is presenting such a weekend in the Triangle coming up in April. Expert guides will lead free tours to 28 sites in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The Triangle's What's Out There Weekend will take place Saturday, April … [Read more...] about What’s Out There Weekend: 28 free tours of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
Theta Lambda Sigma offers scholarship for free swim lessons
The Theta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is offering a full scholarship for six local students to take swimming lessons. The scholarship is for students attending elementary, middle, or high school in Cary or surrounding Western Wake County area schools (i.e., Holly Springs, Apex, Morrisville, or Fuquay-Varina.) The scholarship will pay for one complete session of group … [Read more...] about Theta Lambda Sigma offers scholarship for free swim lessons
Food Truck Rodeo every Friday at The Frontier, RTP
Work in the RTP and looking for lunch? Every weekday there's a food truck at The Frontier, 800 Park Office Drive, RTP, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, same time, Fidelity Investments and The Research Triangle Foundation of NC host a Food Truck Rodeo, with be 4-6 trucks. To see the schedule of trucks, look here. There’s plenty of outdoor seating, but you’re welcome to bring picnic … [Read more...] about Food Truck Rodeo every Friday at The Frontier, RTP
Free Guide Maps Available for the New Surry County Wine Trail
A free guide is available to help visitors navigate through the heart of North Carolina's Yadkin Valley wine country. The new Surry County Wine Trail debuted in January with a full-color brochure map highlighting 15 wineries in and around Surry County, as well as five breweries and distilleries. Many Triangle residents may be surprised to learn that fantastic wine country getaways are just over … [Read more...] about Free Guide Maps Available for the New Surry County Wine Trail
Social Justice Storytime
Social Justice Storytime's goal is to promote an inclusive community by creating a nurturing space for children and families to learn and discuss contemporary issues through storytime. At each event, kids will listen to a book related to the monthly topic, and participate in a related activity or craft. The events take place at various locations. The storytimes are free. They're intended for … [Read more...] about Social Justice Storytime
Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Raleigh Rounds is a monthly Nashville-style songwriters in the round music event in downtown Raleigh. Three singer/songwriters share the stage and take turns performing their songs. It takes place at Isaac Hunter's Tavern, 414 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There's no cost to attend, and dinner is even provided for free for … [Read more...] about Free event: Raleigh Rounds–Songwriters in the round, plus free dinner
Bull City Black Theatre Fest
Bull City Black Theatre Fest takes place at Manbites Dog Theater, 603 Foster Street, Durham, from March 15th, 2018, to March 24th. The festival includes staged readings of new short plays, community discussions and workshops. Some of the events are ticketed, and some are not. Here's what's going on: Staged Readings Thursday, March 15th, 7:30 p.m.: 12.21.09, Ops Theatre Friday, March 16th, … [Read more...] about Bull City Black Theatre Fest
Free gospel singing with Full Reliance at Falls Baptist Church
The local gospel group, Full Reliance, will be leading a night of gospel music at Falls Baptist Church, 9700 Fonville Road, Wake Forest, on Sunday, March 25th, 2018, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the community. After the music there will be a dessert social in the fellowship hall. … [Read more...] about Free gospel singing with Full Reliance at Falls Baptist Church
