Cary residents, here's a chance to beautify your yard with a FREE tree. The Town of Cary is giving residents free trees. This is an effort to add to the environmental health of the community by increasing the tree canopy. Residents of Cary may receive one tree per household per giveaway date, while supplies last. Registration is open now. Pick-up for the trees will be Saturday, October … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
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Little Fentonians — Dino Day Aug. 13
Fenton, at 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a mixed-use property with retail, restaurants, apartments, and businesses. It regularly hosts FREE events for kids through its Little Fentonians program. On Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. it's hosting Dino Day. Please RSVP through the link to help with planning. Dino Day is a prehistoric‑themed celebration packed … [Read more...] about Little Fentonians — Dino Day Aug. 13
Twilight at the Farm at Jordan Lake Fams on Aug. 13
Jordan Lake Farms, 2170 Marthas Chapel Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting Twilight on the Farm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted for free. Purchase tickets here. Kids' Activities Let the kids enjoy our safe, fun-filled play area, designed to spark joy and imagination while the cooler evening breeze keeps everyone … [Read more...] about Twilight at the Farm at Jordan Lake Fams on Aug. 13
Meet, Greet and Race NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain at RushHour Karting in Garner on Aug. 13
Meet NASCAR driver Ross Chastain at RushHour Karting, 5335 Raynor Road, Garner, North Carolina, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a FREE family-friendly event hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Announced on Instagram. Fans can enjoy a meet-and-greet with photos and autographs from Ross and receive a numbered … [Read more...] about Meet, Greet and Race NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain at RushHour Karting in Garner on Aug. 13
Live After 5: Harvey Street at Moore Square Aug. 13
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2026. This year it will take place at rotating locations, on six Thursdays from May 14 to August 13, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. Please note that one concert has been rescheduled to a Wednesday as a rain date. (See below.) This family-friendly summer concert series will also include local food trucks and more. Locations Moore Square201 … [Read more...] about Live After 5: Harvey Street at Moore Square Aug. 13
Low-Priced Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, is hosting a Youth Aviation Academy program for kids ages 9 to 15. The cost is only $10 per session. The program will be led by the Heart of Carolina Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Come and learn more about the legacy of the Tuskegee Airman, as well as careers in aviation, aeronautics, and flight in the 21st century. … [Read more...] about Low-Priced Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park
The Big Summer GlowOut in Cary Aug. 12
The Town of Cary is hosting The Big Summer GlowOut on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Harold D. Ritter Park, 301 W Lochmere Drive, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free family event. Light up the night and celebrate the end of summer with an evening packed with glowing fun! Dance to high-energy music from the live DJ, splash through foam and bubbles, cool off with water … [Read more...] about The Big Summer GlowOut in Cary Aug. 12
How to shop online for books and still support your local bookstore
Shopping local is best. However, if you like the convenience of shopping online for books, but you still want to support your local bookstore, check out bookshop.org. At Bookstore.org you shop online for books and they're shipped directly to you just like they would be from a certain large online retailer. But the difference is that when you shop you select a local bookstore to support, and … [Read more...] about How to shop online for books and still support your local bookstore
Sale: save 25% to 40% on Birkenstocks — over 600 items!
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Morrisville becomes S’Morrisville and celebrates s’mores August 10
On Monday, August 10, 2026, Morrisville will become S'Morrisville, as it celebrates the delicious snacks popular at campfires everywhere. The celebration takes place at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina, from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy FREE s'mores, including vegan options. Activities Park at Morrisville Elementary School, 1519 Morrisville Parkway, … [Read more...] about Morrisville becomes S’Morrisville and celebrates s’mores August 10
