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Daylight Savings Time – Ends this Weekend!
Posted by lindatrevor on October 28, 2009
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2009 Halloween Events Across the Triangle!
Posted by lindatrevor on October 16, 2009
Looking for something fun to do this year for Halloween? Check out these events happening across the Triangle!
Witches’ Tea
Friday, October 23
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Cary Senior Center Ballroom
Tricks & Treats Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 24
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Herbert C. Young Community Center
Safe & Sane Halloween Celebration
Saturday, October 31
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cary Towne Center Mall
HollyFest 2009
Saturday, October 31
10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
Womble Park
Homegrown Halloween 2009
Saturday, October 31
Downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin Street
Halloween Carnival 2009
Friday, October 30
4:00-7:00 p.m.
The Apex Center
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The N.C. State Fair is coming to Raleigh!
Posted by lindatrevor on October 13, 2009
October in the Triangle is packed full of fun events! One being a long standing tradition that brings in visitors from all over the state – the NC State Fair!
Beginning on Thu, Oct. 15 and running through Sun, Oct. 25, this years theme is “A Whole Lotta Happy”. And there’s something for everyone of all ages ~ enjoy the rides, dancing contests, horse shows, food, musical performances, magic shows, cooking contest, the fireworks extravaganza every night and so much more!
If you purchase your tickets in advance, you’ll save some cash too!
For a schedule of daily events, please be sure to visit: http://NCStateFair.org/2009
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Greater Raleigh Area: July 4, 2009 & Indpendence Day Weekend Events
Posted by lindatrevor on June 25, 2009
Here are Independence Day Events for the Greater Raleigh Area!
Enjoy parades, music festivals, great food and fireworks all weekend long.
Apex: FREE Downtown Birthday Party & Parade (page 18)
Sat., July 4th, Salem St., 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cary: FREE Fireworks, Concert & Celebration
Sat., July 4th, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Gates open at 3:00 p.m. Fireworks after dark
Sat., July 4th, Olde Time Celebration, Bond Metro Park Waterfront, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Carrboro: FREE Games, Food & Entertainment
Sat., July 4th, Weaver St. Market, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Chapel Hill: FREE Fireworks, Music & Food
Sat., July 4th, UNC Kenan Stadium Concert, Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Clayton: FREE Fireworks, Music & Games
Sat., July 4th, Municipal Park on Stallings St., Acitivities start at 4:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Durham: Fireworks & Music (Tickets required)
Sat., July 4th, Durham Bulls Ball Park, Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks after game
Fuquay-Varina: FREE Fireworks, Music & Carnival
Fri., July 3rd, South Park, Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Fireworks after dark
Garner: FREE Fireworks & Music
Fri., July 3rd, Lake Benson, Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Holly Springs: FREE Fireworks, Music & Ice Cream
Sun., July 5th, Womble Park, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Morrisville: FREE Fireworks & Pancake Breakfast (tickets required)
Fri., July 3rd, Morrisville Community Park, Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Sat., July 4th, Morrisville Community Park, Pancake Breakfast 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Raleigh: FREE Fireworks, Music & Food
Sat., July 4th, NC Fairgrounds, Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Wake Forest: Fireworks, Music & Food ($5.00 fee)
Fri., July 3rd, Rolesville High School, Gates open at 5:30p.m. Fireworks after dark
Sat., July 4th, Free Children’s Parade at 10:30 a.m. on North Main and West Juniper Ave.
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Memorial Day Event in Cary
Posted by lindatrevor on May 20, 2009
This Saturday at Koka Booth Amphitheater is a patriotic concert for you to enjoy with friends and family. The Concert Singers of Cary and The Triangle Wind Ensemble present “An American Celebration” at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12-25.00 with kids 12 and under free.
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Artsplosure Festival is Downtown Raleigh This Saturday!
Posted by lindatrevor on May 15, 2009
Don’t miss out on Artsplosure this weekend in Moore Square, downtown Raleigh. Artsplosure is celebrating its 30th anniversary with live music, art exhibits and special events for children. The art market will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. This is a free event for people of all ages. For more information go to www.artsplosure.org or call 832-8699.
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Free Music Concerts in Cary This Week!
Posted by lindatrevor on May 5, 2009
Come out and enjoy the Sertoma Concert Series at the Amphitheatre in Bond Park. Concerts are free and open to the public. Please call (919) 469-4061 for more information.
Cary Town Band
Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m.
The Cary Town Band presents concerts of a bygone era, featuring marches, circus music, waltzes, one and two-steps, rags, famous overtures and other music of the 1890s and early 1900s. This small, 20-year-old, 30-piece band is typical of the town bands of that era. For more information on the band, call (919) 467-7336.
Sign Stage on Tour presents Dr. Dolittle
Presented in American Sign Language and spoken English by deaf and hearing performers
Saturday, May 9, 3 p.m.
In the story of Dr. Dolittle, we are introduced to the good doctor who gives up treating people, after Polynesia, his parrot, teaches him animal languages. He already knew sign language. Who would have thought he could learn animal languages too? His fame in the animal kingdom quickly spreads throughout the world. Using ALL his language skills, he sets off to cure a monkey epidemic in Africa, finding all sorts of adventures on the way.
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Apex PeakFest is this Saturday, May 2nd!
Posted by lindatrevor on May 1, 2009
Celebrate the “Peak of Good Living” at the PeakFest, this Saturday!
PeakFest features over 200 vendors with a wide variety of arts and crafts. There will be also plenty of entertainment with stages with music and dance acts, rides, and roving street performers, see map for stage lineups . Also don’t forget about that delicious festival food. The festival is from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Salem Street in historic downtown Apex, free and open to the public.
For more information visit the PeakFest website.
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Western Wake Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday!
Posted by lindatrevor on April 30, 2009
Welcome Western Wake Farmer’s Market
Saturday, May 2nd is the grand opening of the Western Wake Farmers’ Market (WWFM) at Carpenter Village. WWFM is a “grower’s market,” which means all the fruits and vegetables are grown by farmers within 125 miles of the marketplace. The more than 30 vendors will also feature honey, meats, cheeses, seafood, eggs, flowers, coffee and baked goods. The market will be open every Saturday from 8 am-12 noon at 1226 Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Cary.
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Easter Egg Hunts in the Greater Raleigh Area
Posted by lindatrevor on March 28, 2009
Egg Hunts in the Triangle
Spring is here and Easter egg hunts are right around the corner. Below is a list of fun Triangle events for children and their families. Many community hunts’ have age restrictions, so please check event details.
Most events are held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 unless otherwise noted.
Raleigh: 11 a.m. Check your local community centers plus Brier Creek, Lake Johnson, Laurel Hills and Tarboro Road. For kids 10 and younger. Call 831-6640 or go to www.raleighnc.gov/parks for locations.
Raleigh: 11 a.m. At Moore Square Park, downtown Raleigh. Raleigh’s biggest festival and egg hunt for kids of all ages. For more information visit http://www.raleigheaster.com
Cary: 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 10 and under are invited to Cary’s Bond Park, 801 High House Road, for the 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 with morning and afternoon hunts, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more details, including a schedule of egg hunts, visit Easter Egg Hunt http://www.townofcary.org/depts/prdept/events/easteregghunt.htm or call (919) 469-4061.
Morrisville: 10 a.m. Friday, April 10 at Cedar Fork District Park, off Aviation Parkway. The children will be divided by age, and there will different sections of the Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 – 10. For more information visit http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/parks/events.asp
Durham: 10:30 a.m. The following locations are offering egg hunts: Campus Hills Park, 2000 S. Alston Ave.; Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Drive; East Durham Park, 2500 E. Main St.; Central Park, 502 Foster St.; West Point on the Eno Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Road. For kids 12 and younger. Call 560-4355 or go to www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks for details.
Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County: 9:30 a.m. to noon. At Homestead Park, Chapel Hill. For kids ages 2 to 10. The spring festival includes an egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., entertainment, games and prizes. Go to townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/community_events or call 968-2784.
Knightdale: 11 a.m. At Harper Park on Main Street. For ages 8 and younger. Go to www.knightdalenc.gov/parksandrecreation.html or call 217-2235 for details.
Garner: 10 a.m. Join us for the annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fly at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road. The egg hunt is scheduled for noon for kids 8 and younger. Go to www.ci.garner.nc.us/specialevents.htm or call 772-4688 for details.
Wake Forest: Egg hunts start at 1:30 p.m. depending on age. At Miller Park, 401 Elm St., behind Town Hall. The hunts start at 1:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 12; 2:15 p.m. for ages 5 to 8; and 3 p.m. for ages 4 and younger. Go to www.wakeforestnc.gov/communitycalendar.aspx or call 554-6180 for details.
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