Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 19 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
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Two Roosters Ice Cream: Each shop celebrating a different decade, with special treats and activities
Two Roosters Ice Cream is celebrating its birthday from July 15 to 20, 2025, as well as National Ice Cream Day on July 20. Each of its shops will be celebrating a different decade, with decorations and a special themed ice cream creation. Then on July 20, 2025, each shop will host a special event. Read on for details from each shop! And check Two Roosters Ice Cream Facebook for … [Read more...] about Two Roosters Ice Cream: Each shop celebrating a different decade, with special treats and activities
Krispy Kreme Birthday: 88¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 18
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 88th birthday with a great deal on Friday, July 18, 2025. Buy any dozen doughnuts at participating shops and get a dozen classic Original Glazed Doughnuts for 88¢. The offer is available in-shop or online. If you order online, use promo code BDAY at checkout. Limit two redemptions per guest in-store and drive-thru, and one redemption per guest … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Birthday: 88¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 18
Sixx at The Mixx: Free standup comedy show at The Mixx July 18
The Mixx, at 5800 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a bottle shop that offers craft beer, hard cider, hard kombucha, hard seltzer, craft cannabis drinks, and wine. The Mixx hosts events, such as live music, tastings and comedy nights. You can see upcoming events at bottlemixx.com/events or on their Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Sixx at the Mixx: Comedy Night at … [Read more...] about Sixx at The Mixx: Free standup comedy show at The Mixx July 18
Free women’s self-defense class at Strike Martial Arts July 18
Women are invited to a free self-defense class on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Strike Martial Arts, 101 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Join Strike Martial arts for a powerful, confidence-building evening where you'll learn practical, real-world self-defense techniques from experienced instructors in a safe, supportive environment. This FREE class is designed … [Read more...] about Free women’s self-defense class at Strike Martial Arts July 18
Skate for Ukraine at Polar Ice Wake Forest July 18 — Ukrainian Bazaar and Bakery, and more…
Ukrainian Association of North Carolina is presenting Skate for Ukraine on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at Polar Ice Wake Forest, 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The event benefits Ukraine. Ice skating is from 7 to 9 p.m. You can pre-purchase ice skating tickets online, but walk-ins are welcome too. A portion of public skating admission proceeds will be … [Read more...] about Skate for Ukraine at Polar Ice Wake Forest July 18 — Ukrainian Bazaar and Bakery, and more…
Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, McAlister's Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that...FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary -- just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with one flavored shot, or the new limited-time flavor. Limit 1 tea per person in-store. … [Read more...] about Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17
Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Move-A-Bull City is Durham's largest Open Streets event. 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran and Foster streets will be closed to cars and open for fun. The free event takes place Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. From Morehead Avenue on the south end (near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park) to Trinity Avenue on the north (near the start of the Ellerbee Creek … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Live music with Dorian and Lou at Chatham Community Library July 17
Chatham Community Library, at 197 Highway 87 N, Pittsboro, is hosting local musicians Dorian Devins and Lou Rainone for a live performance on Thursday, July 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. This program is free and open to the public. Jazz vocalist and lyricist Dorian Devins spent much of her childhood in North Carolina’s Sandhills region. In addition to her music … [Read more...] about Live music with Dorian and Lou at Chatham Community Library July 17
Four Cat Cafés in the Triangle — Raleigh, Chapel Hill, more…
If you prefer to drink your coffee in the company of several curious, adorable, adoptable cats, you'll feel right at home at one of the Triangle's cat cafés. You'll find them in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest and Fuquay-Varina. Cat cafés have surged in popularity lately and they're a win/win. If you just need a dose of feline companionship you can get that. But the cats are adoptable, and … [Read more...] about Four Cat Cafés in the Triangle — Raleigh, Chapel Hill, more…
