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Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22

Get started learning American Mahjong at a free, beginner-friendly class at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. No experience is required, and everything you need will be provided. Registration opens on August 22, 2026, and is sure to fill up. In this class you'll learn the fundamentals, including: By the … [Read more...] about Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22

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Free car washes for teachers all August at The RipTide

Back for a 2nd year! The RipTide Car Wash is offering FREE car washes all August, 2026, for teachers and school staff. Show your school ID at ANY RipTide and get a free car wash. RipTide announced this promotion both on their website and Facebook page. Find all locations here. Triangle Locations of RipTide 3939 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdDurham, NC 5275 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 13150 Falls … [Read more...] about Free car washes for teachers all August at The RipTide

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Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22

Bulltánica, a Center for Well-Being, at 105 W Knox Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Cultivating Wellness -- Family Health Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. This is a family festival for nourishment, movement, rest, creativity, belonging, time in nature and community connections. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Cultivating Wellness — Family Health Festival Aug. 22

Vege-Palooza at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Aug. 22

Weaver Street Raleigh, at 404 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Vege-Palooza on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is free to attend. Looking to get more veggies into your diet? Join Vege-Palooza to find out more! Culinary Demonstrations Samplings Kid’s Activities Meet … [Read more...] about Vege-Palooza at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Aug. 22

Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park — Wilson Springs Hotel on Aug. 22

Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place twice a month from June through August, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. The concerts alternate between these locations: Summer Concerts in the … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park — Wilson Springs Hotel on Aug. 22

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Doggie pool party at Ment Beverage Co. on Aug. 22, and more

Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which you … [Read more...] about Doggie pool party at Ment Beverage Co. on Aug. 22, and more

Wellness on the Block: A Free Community Open House Aug. 22

Current Wellness, at 219 S East Street, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Wellness on the Block: A Free Community Open House on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is designed to help you ease into the season ahead and "sample the studio". Explore Current Wellness through mini movement sessions, complimentary chair massage, sound bath experiences, mocktails, refreshments, and … [Read more...] about Wellness on the Block: A Free Community Open House Aug. 22

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