Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. U-pick flowers will open on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. The farm will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Wednesday to Saturday. Follow Firefly Farm on Facebook for updates during the growing season. The cost is $20 per group. You'll be able to pick enough to … [Read more...] about Pick your own flowers at Firefly Farm starting May 7th
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Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival — block party and street festival in Raleigh
Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Friday, April 22nd, and Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. On Friday night, there's a tasting event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $45 online and $55 on site the day of the event, and that ticket gets you unlimited samples. But on Saturday, from 1 to 9 p.m., there's a FREE street festival. You can enjoy multiple stages of live … [Read more...] about Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival — block party and street festival in Raleigh
4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 4th Annual Festival of Nations in 2022. This year there will be both an in-person festival and a virtual festival. The in-person festival takes place April 3rd, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park. The virtual festival will take place from March 25th to July 31st, 2022. Check back soon for details. Both options are free to attend. … [Read more...] about 4th Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham
Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 19
Bring your young witches and wizard to Magic and Mischief: A Wizard's Market at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is presented by Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Researches, in partnership with Paper and Stars Studios. It's free to attend and tickets. Kids will: Encounter mysterious characters and … [Read more...] about Magic and Mischief: A Wizard’s Market at Fred Fletcher Park Nov 19
Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Jan 29
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they will … [Read more...] about Tour & Explore at Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge Jan 29
Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on Saturday, November 20th, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event, for all ages. Enjoy live music, a kids' play area, farm-fresh food and beer trucks. There will be tours of the farms and free crafts for kids. Meet environmental experts from community … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary
26th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History (Online)
North Carolina Museum of History's popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place online on November 20th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Register for the sessions you're interested in here. Schedule of 26th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration (Online) 11: 00 – 11:45 a.m. The Lost Colony “reboot” with Kaya Littleturtle Clark (Lumbee) and … [Read more...] about 26th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History (Online)
5th Annual Chestnut Festival at Strouds Creek Farm in Hillsborough
Strouds Creek Farm, at 1600 Friendship Lane, Hillsborough, is holding its 5th Annual Chestnut Festival on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free for adults, and $10 for those age 18 and under. Activities included in the price of admission: Bounce housePumpkin PaintingPony ridesPetting the goats and bunniesZiplineSandbox loaded with treasure to sift … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Chestnut Festival at Strouds Creek Farm in Hillsborough
5th Annual Day of the Dead altar and discussion at City of Raleigh Museum
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting two free in-person Day of the Dead events in 2021. Roundtable Discussion -- What the Day of the Dead Means to Me Monday, November 1st, 20217 p.m.Free This roundtable discussion and demonstration for women in Raleigh will focus on why Day of the Dead means more than just calaveras, makeup and votive … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Day of the Dead altar and discussion at City of Raleigh Museum
Olive Chapel Professional Park’s 3rd Annual Fall Celebration
Olive Park Professional Park, at 1460 Chapel Road Road, Apex, is hosting a Fall Celebration on Saturday, November 6th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. The celebration features: Pet Adoption Fair with Peak Lab Rescue & Perfectly Imperfect PetsFood drive to support Western Wake Crisis MinistriesGamesFood, drinks & ice creamLocal firefighters from the Apex Fire Dept … [Read more...] about Olive Chapel Professional Park’s 3rd Annual Fall Celebration
