The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food during its First Friday Gallery Walk. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. First Friday February 3rd, 2023 Learn more about the First Friday events at Downtown Raleigh's First Friday Raleigh Events page. Artspace201 East Davie Street - … [Read more...] about First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh Feb 3
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Repair Café March 11: get your broken stuff fixed for free!
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Café Workshops where you can bring in your … [Read more...] about Repair Café March 11: get your broken stuff fixed for free!
Winterfest at Prairie Ridge — free winter craft-making for all ages Dec 10
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. Some are free and some have fees associated with them. Here are a few upcoming free and cheap events. Make sure to check the location. WinterfestSaturday, December 10th, 202210 a.m. to 2 … [Read more...] about Winterfest at Prairie Ridge — free winter craft-making for all ages Dec 10
North Carolina Museum of History’s 120th birthday — free admission to ticketed exhibit and more…
North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street in Raleigh, is free to visit. It's open every day, with the following exceptions: Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Events at North Carolina Museum of History Check out the complete event calendar. 120th Birthday CelebrationSaturday, December 3rd, 202210 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free This … [Read more...] about North Carolina Museum of History’s 120th birthday — free admission to ticketed exhibit and more…
Festival of Fabulous Mums at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, plus what’s in bloom every season
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States. It is part of Duke University, which supplies about 30% of its budget. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. Duke Gardens is an excellent place to experience top-notch landscape design, and maybe to get some ideas for your own space (in a smaller … [Read more...] about Festival of Fabulous Mums at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, plus what’s in bloom every season
Free tour of Historic Russell School
Historic Russell School, 2001 Saint Marys Road, Hillsborough, is presenting several online free events in February. Read on for the details about those events, as well as some information about this historic building. The Russell School is the last remaining Rosenwald School in Durham County. Rosenwald Schools were built in the early 20th century during a time when … [Read more...] about Free tour of Historic Russell School
North Carolina Trivia Night — online event with State Library of North Carolina and the State Archives of North Carolina
State Archives of North Carolina and the State Library of North Carolina are presenting North Carolina Trivia Night on May 19th, 2022, at 6 p.m. This is an online event. Sign up here. Think you're an expert on North Carolina history, geography, and culture? Here's your chance to show off your skills in North Carolina Virtual Trivia, brought to you by the State Library of North Carolina and … [Read more...] about North Carolina Trivia Night — online event with State Library of North Carolina and the State Archives of North Carolina
Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Wynns Family Psychology, 130 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 202, Cary, is holding a free Virtual Kindergarten Fair on Friday, April 29th, 2022, from 9 am. to 12 p.m. There will be: Free virtual kindergarten screenings Raffles and giveaways Vendor Discount on Early Entry to Kindergarten or Kindergarten Readiness evaluations Families can sign up for free 30 minute virtual … [Read more...] about Virtual Kindergarten Fair with Wynns Family Psychology
Free virtual film screenings and discussions with PBS North Carolina
PBS North Carolina (formerly UNC-TV) is presenting some free virtual events. PBS NC Presents: FRONTLINE—American ReckoningWednesday, February 23rd, 20227 p.m.Screening and Virtual Discussion + Q&AEventbrite LinkThe film explores the 1967 unsolved murder of NAACP President Wharlest Jackson in, Natchez Mississippi. The film is a compilation of rarely and never-before-seen footage of this, … [Read more...] about Free virtual film screenings and discussions with PBS North Carolina
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a virtual event for 2022
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the art of nonfiction cinema. The festival is a product of the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. The festival takes place every spring, and for four days welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world for a morning to midnight array of nearly 100 films, as well as discussions, … [Read more...] about Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is a virtual event for 2022
