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Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 24-26

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Save 50% on tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show, which will be at the Raleigh Convention Center from Friday, January 24th, to Sunday, January 26th, 2020. Hours: Friday, January 24th: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25th: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26th: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Day passes prices: Adults (Online): $9 Adults (Box Office): $12 Children … [Read more...] about Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 24-26

Geek Garage Sale at Atomic Empire in Durham

Need to clear out your stash of old games and toys? Want to raid someone else's stash of toys and games? Either way, the Geek Garage Sale at Atomic Empire, 3400 Westgate Drive, Durham, will help you do the job. It takes place Saturday, February 22nd, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you want to sell your stuff, you can reserve a four-foot space with one chair for free. Upgrade to eight … [Read more...] about Geek Garage Sale at Atomic Empire in Durham

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The Carrboro Really Really Free Market

The Carrboro Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. A market where people bring what they want to give, and take what they find useful. Nothing is bought, sold or bartered for. You might find toys, books, clothing, DVDs, cupcakes.... It takes the first Saturday of the month at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street. It takes place 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Facebook … [Read more...] about The Carrboro Really Really Free Market

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25th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary

The Ujima Group, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cary, will host its 25th annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, on Friday, December 27th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. The schedule for Kwanzaa Celebration: 11:30 a.m. The Magic of African Rhythm 12:25 p.m. Collage Dance Company 2:35 p.m. African American Dance Ensemble … [Read more...] about 25th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in Cary

The Carolina Inn Holiday Market–3 Sundays in December

On three Sundays in December: December 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2019, The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, on the UNC Campus in Chapel Hill, will host a Holiday Market from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. Shop from a wide variety of vendors. There will also be food and drink available for purchase, including fried dough, donuts, caramel apples, soft pretzels, pulled … [Read more...] about The Carolina Inn Holiday Market–3 Sundays in December

Durham Night Market

The folks behind Raleigh Night Market are bringing the fun to Durham, with Durham Night Market.  At Durham Night Market you’ll find local artists and artisans, performances, lots of food and drink vendors, and more.  Durham Night Markets are family-friendly events and free to attend. Here's information on the first one: Durham Night Market Thursday, February 13th, 2020 5:30 … [Read more...] about Durham Night Market

Durham Village Holiday Market at The Rickhouse

The Rickhouse, 609 Foster Street, Durham, is hosting the first Durham Village Holiday Market from December 15th to 17th, 2019. It's free to attend. Sunday, December 15th: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, December 16th: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 17th: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Shop from local, independent food, beverage and craft producers, and work on that gift … [Read more...] about Durham Village Holiday Market at The Rickhouse

Holiday Kiln Opening at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro

Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, is holding its holiday kiln opening. Enjoy looking at hundreds of pots under $50, and many gifts starting as low as $5. Kids are welcome! And, mark your calendar for the holiday kiln openings: Saturday, December 7th, 2019: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 8th, 2019: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 14th, 2019: 9 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Holiday Kiln Opening at Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro

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Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm

Sunshine Lavender Farm, 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills, is holding its 16th Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. Hurdle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. There's no admission charge, and no parking fee, but please RSVP to help them plan. Sample … [Read more...] about Holiday Open House at Sunshine Lavender Farm

Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2019

Shop for gifts at these 2019 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a large and growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. We're including write-ups of some highly anticipated holiday markets, but please scroll down for a big day-by-day list that's growing every day. Know of more that should be on this list? Please … [Read more...] about Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2019

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