Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
Little Fentonians Music Day is a fun-filled family day celebrating the joy of music. It takes place Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event features student performances from Bach to Rock Music School, that will inspire and entertain. Kids can also explore a unique … [Read more...] about Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
Live Music and Weekly Events at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary
The Williams House Craft Taproom, 210 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up both coffee and beer, as well as cider and hard seltzer. They are hosting many events, which you can find on their website. Upcoming Events Live Music: Adam PittsSaturday, August 16, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free Live Music: 2Digh4Saturday, August 23, 20257 to 10 p.m.Free Live Music: Jared … [Read more...] about Live Music and Weekly Events at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary
10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting Aug. 14
10th & Terrace is a rooftop lounge at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Its menu features shareable plates, desserts, wine, beer and cocktails. 10th & Terrace offers some events, which you can find on the happenings page of their website or their Facebook page. Free Wine Tasting on the RooftopThursday, July 17, 20255 to 7 … [Read more...] about 10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting Aug. 14
Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
Crossroads Ford Apex ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade by Shop Local Raleigh takes place Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. It lasts about 2.5 hours and is 1.4 miles long. Parade Route The parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long: How to Watch the Parade If you can't make it to the parade in person, you can also watch on ABC11, starting at 9:30 a.m. Pictures from past Raleigh … [Read more...] about Raleigh Christmas Parade Nov 22
Clothing Swap at DSSOLVR Aug. 10 (and more)
Dssolvr Durham, at 630 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, hosts many events. You can find them at dssolvr.com/events/. Make sure to verify that the events are happening in Durham (not Asheville.) Here are a few that are coming up. Please follow the links to verify that there haven't been any changes. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Clothing SwapThe 2nd … [Read more...] about Clothing Swap at DSSOLVR Aug. 10 (and more)
Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro on August 10
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is home to Chatham Beverage District, which includes a brewery, cideries, a distillery and more. You can find a list of the businesses here. Many of these businesses host events, and there are also some special events that take place in common areas or at several venues. Here are some upcoming events. Find more events at The Plant here. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro on August 10
Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, North Carolina, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, with last admission at 4 … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Summer Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Aug. 10
The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Summer Patchwork Market takes place Sunday, … [Read more...] about Summer Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Aug. 10
Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
