Paws & Rec is the Town of Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's new canine recreation series offering fun, seasonal events for dogs and their humans throughout the year. Whether you're looking to meet fellow dog lovers, enjoy unique activities with your pup, or simply spend more time outdoors together, Paws & Rec has something for every pack. Paws and Rec … [Read more...] about Paws and Rec Kick-Off Social in Apex Sept. 10
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Durham Gathers to Remember: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Mozart Requiem
Choral Society of Durham and Durham Symphony Orchestra are presenting a major performance of the deeply moving Mozart Requiem, featuring a 200-voice chorus and full symphony, will be offered free to the public on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, at 7:30 pm, at the Durham Armory, 212 Foster St. in downtown Durham, NC. This performance and gathering will solemnly mark and commemorate the … [Read more...] about Durham Gathers to Remember: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Mozart Requiem
Love Raleigh Festival and Market Nov 7: Friendsgiving Celebration and Holiday Season Kickoff
NC Vibes is bringing Love Raleigh Festival and Market to Moore Square, 201 South Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate Friendsgiving, support local businesses, and officially kick off the holiday season. Shop from local vendors, makers, artisans, and … [Read more...] about Love Raleigh Festival and Market Nov 7: Friendsgiving Celebration and Holiday Season Kickoff
International Holiday Market in Raleigh Dec. 12
NC Vibes is presenting International Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12, 2062, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Raleigh City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Enjoy a European-Inspired International Holiday Experience with international flavors, unique gifts, seasonal treats, live entertainment and family fun. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from around … [Read more...] about International Holiday Market in Raleigh Dec. 12
Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Every Kid Outdoors is a program that allows all fourth graders and their families free access, all year, to all national parks, lands and waters. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to inspire fourth graders to visit our federal lands and waters. By targeting fourth graders every year, the program works to give every child in the United States a chance to explore their federal lands … [Read more...] about Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Tips for shopping on Etsy and how to support sellers from the Triangle
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AARP Labor Day Sale ended
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Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!) The Labor Day deal ended, but you can find the current deal here. AARP Benefits AARP serves its members in several … [Read more...] about AARP Labor Day Sale ended
10th Annual Autism Acceptance Day in Holly Springs Nov. 7
The 10th Annual Autism Acceptance Day takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake, 2401 Grigsby Avenue, Holly Springs, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This free event is open to all families in the Raleigh area, especially those that include children or adults on the autism spectrum. There will be a resource fair with fifty vendors in the … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Autism Acceptance Day in Holly Springs Nov. 7
Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum … [Read more...] about Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…
Free Yoga classes in Durham Central Park on Tuesdays
Free Yoga classes are held every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., through April through September 8, 2026, in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. You Call This Yoga will be offering these free gentle mat yoga sessions in the Durham Central Park Pavilion. Half the classes will be in Spanish and English, and the other half in English only. Please bring a mat and water. Limited … [Read more...] about Free Yoga classes in Durham Central Park on Tuesdays
