Raleigh Parks and Get 2 Know Raleigh are hosting free outdoor films and markets at Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are usually held on the first Friday of the month. If there's a change in that schedule it's noted below. These events also feature food trucks, games, and live music by a local artist. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m., but the start … [Read more...] about First Friday Market and Movie at Moore Square: Inside Out 2 on Aug. 1
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Aug. 1
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday or a different Friday: First Friday Under the Stars Saturday, August 1, 2025 (rain date is August 2)8:30 to 11:30 p.m.Three Bears Acres645 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is … [Read more...] about First Friday Under the Stars with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Aug. 1
PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Bia Ferreira on Aug. 1
Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2025. The concert series will take place the first Friday of the month, from May to October, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. The exception is July. The concert will take place July 11. It's free to attend. There are restrooms at Durham Central Park and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Parking is … [Read more...] about PLAYlist Concert Series at Durham Central Park: Bia Ferreira on Aug. 1
Artspace First Friday Aug. 1, including sensory-friendly hour
Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, and you can find updates on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events First FridaySpecial events the first Friday of the month 5 to 10 p.m.Free In addition, First Friday … [Read more...] about Artspace First Friday Aug. 1, including sensory-friendly hour
Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series: Neville’s Quarter Aug. 1
Bynum Front Porch, at 950 Bynum Road in Pittsboro (Chatham County), is a relaxed setting to enjoy music, and worth the drive from other parts of the Triangle. They host several regularly scheduled events, including storytelling, a music series, and a bluegrass jam session, open to all. Bynum Front Porch is a nonprofit that rents the old Bynum General Store, turning it into a community gathering … [Read more...] about Bynum Front Porch Summer Music Series: Neville’s Quarter Aug. 1
Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
The Bond Park Boathouse, at 801 High House Road, Cary, is playing host to musicians, food trucks and after-hours boat rentals at Bands, Bites and Boats. The special event features a local musician, food truck and brewery. Enjoy the music while floating on the lake, or bring a lawn chair and enjoy it on land. This is a free event that takes place the first Friday of the month, from April to … [Read more...] about Bands, Bites and Boats Concert Series at Bond Park
First Friday Raleigh Aug. 1
The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh Aug. 1
Sir Walter Miler Post Race Party at Raleigh Brewing, August 8, and more…
Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. If you're looking for information about Raleigh Brewing Company's Cary Arboretum location, you can find it here. The following are events at the Neil Street location. Upcoming Events Sir Walter Miler Post Race PartyFriday, August 8, 202510 p.m. to … [Read more...] about Sir Walter Miler Post Race Party at Raleigh Brewing, August 8, and more…
Back to School Bash hosted by Journey Church of the Nazarene in Wake Forest
Journey Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Back to School Bash next to the Perry Farms Pool, 1101 Averette Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. The church will be passing out free backpacks with school supplies, while they last. There will also be bounce houses and crafts. The church will be selling food and ice … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash hosted by Journey Church of the Nazarene in Wake Forest
Free Live Music at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell, more
Bearded Bee Brewing, at 20 E Campen Street, Wendell, North Carolina, hosts frequent events at its Downtown Wendell location. You can find all the events on their website, plus updates on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Upcoming Events Live Music in Summer 2025: The live music schedule is available on their website calendar. Decades Night with DJ SkylanFriday, August … [Read more...] about Free Live Music at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell, more
