NCMA After Hours a chance to spend time with art once your workday is over. The event takes place Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event includes entry to both special exhibitions The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure and Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention, thanks to … [Read more...] about NCMA After Hours at North Carolina Museum of Art May 15
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Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts Science Café once a month at The Daily Planet, in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Nature Research Center Wing, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Daily Planet also hosts Science Trivia once a month, on the first Thursday of each month. Mingle with friends, learn something new, and compete for prizes and bragging rights. … [Read more...] about Science Café at The Daily Planet May 15
FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
FM2FV Concert Series is a free outdoor concert series at Centennial Square, 102 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. The concerts, which are scheduled for the spring and fall each year, take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FM2FV Spring Concerts 2025 No pets or coolers are allowed. There will be a number of food trucks and beer vendors at each concert. … [Read more...] about FM2FV Concert Series in Fuquay-Varina in April and May
Biscuit Belly: $5 Basic Biscuit Sandwich May 14
Biscuit Belly, at 708 Seaboard Station Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating National Buttermilk Biscuit Day with a special deal. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, get a "Basic Biscuit" Sandwich for $5. It's normally $9.50. The offer is available during all opening hours, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No promo code is needed. Basic Biscuit Sandwich choices: Biscuit Belly is a "craft … [Read more...] about Biscuit Belly: $5 Basic Biscuit Sandwich May 14
Amazon Pet Days May 13-14 — best deals on pet supplies all year
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Amazon is holding its annual Pet Days sale on May 13 and 14, 2025. This is a time to shop for the best deals on all the things your pet needs or wants. You'll be able to find the deals here. All of the following are "Limited time deals." The prices will change without notice and items can sell out, but here are some deals that caught our eye! Or shop all the deals here. … [Read more...] about Amazon Pet Days May 13-14 — best deals on pet supplies all year
Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing May 14
Astronomy on Tap is a series of short, accessible talks about astronomy, over beer. Astronomy on Tap's Triangle chapter holds its talks at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina. The events take place 7 to 9 p.m. and are free to attend. The events start with trivia. You might want to also follow Astronomy on Tap Triangle on Facebook and Twitter so that you'll … [Read more...] about Astronomy on Tap at Durty Bull Brewing May 14
Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Taste of China: Chinese Cuisine & Culture Festival is one of many fall festivals in the Triangle. It takes place Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 321 S Academy Street in Cary. Admission is free. Just pay for your food and drink. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about Taste of China: Chinese Food & Culture Festival in Cary Nov 1
Free outdoor fitness classes with Oak and Iron at Waverly Place in Cary May 17
Oak and Iron is offering three free pop-up fitness classes in the Courtyard at Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place on March 28, April 19, and May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The classes are free, but please register. Registration is here. You'll need to create an account with Oak and Iron Fitness. Join Oak and Iron for an inclusive fitness … [Read more...] about Free outdoor fitness classes with Oak and Iron at Waverly Place in Cary May 17
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
Scented Storytime at Durham County Library May 13
Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and their families. Registration is required. Follow the links below. Scented StorytimeThursday, February 13, 202510:30 to 11:30 a.m.Main Library300 N Roxboro Street, … [Read more...] about Scented Storytime at Durham County Library May 13
