Local Events
Johnathan Watkins, a member of The Boys Mentoring Network in Raleigh learned that the WIC program was going to be disbanded due to the current government shut down. Johnathan reached out to his mentor, Wade Harris, founder of The Boys Mentoring Network with an idea to help babies in the Raleigh area to continue receiving […]
The Orange County Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR) invites the public to celebrate Halloween by attending the annual Halloween Spooktacular. The night of fun and fright will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Central Recreation Center, located at 302 West Tryon Street in Hillsborough. […]
Wake County Public Libraries is offering aid in exploring the tricky process of college admissions. Join Brooke Daly as she guides students and parents through preparing a strong college application and helps to assess the chances of admission. Ms. Daly, from Advantage College Planning, is a college and financial aid consultant that frequently partners with […]
Are you new to cheerleading or just love to cheer? Come to Laurel Hills Community Center to learn how to jump, cheer, and dance. You will learn motions, jumps, voice projection, chants, cheers, and dances. You will learn the difference between chants and cheers, and football and basketball cheers. You will learn what offense and […]
The Orange County Public Library (OCPL) will celebrate Halloween by hosting a variety of fun activities and events for kids, teens and adults. All events are free and the public is encouraged to participate. Countdown to Halloween Monday, October 21 OCPL Main Library 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Start the countdown to Halloween by watching […]
Come join us for a zombie dance party on Friday, October 25from 6:00-8:00 pm. This class is free and open to all ages. Certified instructors will you get you moving and grooving with two hours of dance and fitness including hip-hop, reggae, and zumba fitness! Join us in your best Halloween attire! When Oct 25, […]
Millbrook Exchange Park will host the 6th annual BOO BASH event on Friday, October 25 from 6:30-8pm. Your family is invited to the park for an evening filled with Halloween fun! BOO BASH is a free event which features carnival games, trunk-or-treating, a haunted bus, storytelling, art activities, face painting and more! Participants are encouraged […]
Durham Parks and Recreation will host a fall festival and Hallow-Eno. Children, teens, parents and/or guardians will enjoy tricks and treats in October. See the details below. Fall Festival W.D. Hill Recreation Center – 1308 Fayetteville Street Saturday, October 19 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) Participants will enjoy a safe night of games, music, treats […]
Fall Harvest: Pumpkins We carve them and set them on our porch during the fall season, but have you ever wondered where pumpkins come from? We get them from a grocery store but they are plants we can grow in our yards. We will learn about seeds, decorate a pot, plant a seed and take […]
The 28th International Festival of Raleigh, featuring music, dance, art and more from around the world, runs Friday to Sunday at the Raleigh Convention Center. This is a big event with lots of opportunities to learn about other cultures. The event includes Sophia’s Corner for kids with face painting, storytelling, games and other activities. Tickets […]
Durham residents and businesses waiting for the next free opportunity to recycle electronic waste (e-waste) and shred confidential documents should plan to attend the E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding Event later this month. Residents and businesses may safely dispose of nearly all electronic devices with a cord and unwanted paper documents on Saturday, October 26 […]
Check out John Legend perform this song at the DPAC on October 31st with special guest Tamar Braxton. Got your tickets yet? They’re available here.
