Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation is hosting Campfire and Movie in the Park on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parent or guardian must accompany children under 12 years old. You'll roast marshmallows and make s'mores by the campfire, and then watch the movie, Cars, at … [Read more...] about Campfire and Movie in the Park at Chapel Hill Community Center: Cars on Aug. 29
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Apex Night Market
Apex Night Market is taking place at iONNA Rechargery, 400 S Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, on four Fridays in 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, and food and drink, while supporting local businesses. Food trucks will be on site. 2025 dates for Apex Night Market: … [Read more...] about Apex Night Market
Free play at The Baxter on Aug. 29 for the cat, PiePan’s, birthday
The Baxter, the arcade bar at 108 North Graham Street, Chapel Hill, features over 50 video games and pinball machines, two lounge areas, a patio, and a wide selection of beer, as well as some non-alcoholic drinks. You can learn about The Baxter's upcoming events on their Facebook page. The Baxter is hosting a birthday party for the cat, PiePan, on Friday, August 29, 2025, which may or might … [Read more...] about Free play at The Baxter on Aug. 29 for the cat, PiePan’s, birthday
Free Sip & Sweat Yoga Class at Durham Food Hall, and more
Durham Food Hall, at 530 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is a great spot to gather for a meal. It's in Liberty Warehouse, right across the street from Durham Farmers Market and Durham Central Park. Everyone can choose from a different restaurant and then eat together in the communal space. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Durham Food Hall, including parking, hours, online ordering, … [Read more...] about Free Sip & Sweat Yoga Class at Durham Food Hall, and more
Live Music Every Friday Until Halloween at Growler Grlz in Durham, and more
Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, is a taproom that features a wide variety of fresh craft beer on tap. Fill up a reusable growler to enjoy after your visit. Growler Grlz also hosts a lot of live events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them... Upcoming Events OktoBEERfest PartySaturday, September 13, 20254 to 7 p.m.Free There will be beer … [Read more...] about Live Music Every Friday Until Halloween at Growler Grlz in Durham, and more
Trivia at Flying Bull Beer Company
Flying Bull Beer Company, at 752 Ninth Street, Durham, North Carolina, was established in 2020. It features its own brews, as well as hard-to-find guest beers and ciders. Flying Bull Beer Company hosts live music, trivia, and more. They offer pretzels and chips, and you're welcome to bring in food from one of the eateries on Ninth Street. Many will deliver to the brewery. You can find their … [Read more...] about Trivia at Flying Bull Beer Company
Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery Aug. 26 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by The Lost Nomads and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by the Lost Nomads and bellydance performances by local … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery Aug. 26 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Free Yoga at Dix Park in August
Enjoy outdoor yoga at Dix Park in Raleigh. Free yoga classes are held every Monday in August, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Although the classes are free, registration is required and often sells out. Register here. The classes take place at Harvey Hill, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Participants must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be registered and accompanied by a … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at Dix Park in August
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes are holding a free Learn to Ride event on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. Registration opens on August 13, 2025, at 12 p.m. Volunteers will help participants gain a sense of balance and control on a bicycle, without training wheels, by using … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
Raleigh Parks & Recreation is hosting Bye Bye Summer -- Jamaica Edition on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event open to all ages. Register here. Enjoy: Put on your Caribbean Island attire and have a good time! … [Read more...] about Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
