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Start Time: 7:15 a.m. Location: Registration/Packet Pick-up will be at the Durham Athletic Park (same location as the finish). The start line is less than 1/4 mile around the corner on Foster Street, in between the Durham Farmers Market and the YMCA. Course: This scenic course will start near Durham’s Central Park […]
The Susan G. Komen NC Triangle Race for the Cure raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Seventy-five percent of the funds raised through events like the Race for the Cure go to funding grants in our […]
Find out what “sto’etry” is all about through this selection of engaging and inspiring stories told in rhyme. Part of the weekly Children's Performance Series.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in conjunction with the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake County Emergency Services will hold the second annual StormFest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday June 18 at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street. Stormfest 2011 will focus on […]
The East Coast Miniature Horse Association present a AMHR and AMDA miniature horse performance show - Jumping, driving, obstacle events. Free Spectator Admission. www.ecmhc.com
North Carolina Arabian Horse Association. Open breed 2-day horse show. Free spectator admission. Website: http://www.ncaha.com/calendar.html
The 1st Annual Clare's Run For a Reason will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 2011 at the cross country course at Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, NC. The whole family can enjoy a 5K Run or 1 mile Family Fitness Walk, fun kids' activities, a silent auction, music and refreshments! Registration begins […]
Antique to modern collectible toys, including diecast and plastic models, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, Yu-gi-oh, Lord of Rings, Sci-Fi toys, western toys, and other collectibles. Over 70 exhibitors buying, selling & trading! EVENT HOURS: Saturday 9 am - 4 pm and Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Admission is $5 daily - Weekend pass $7. […]
Race Description The swim will take place in the Heritage Swim Club lap pool located adjacent to the Sales Center. The transition area will be in the larger parking lot a very short distance from the pool entry. The bike course is a technical course that will present some nice flats, a few […]
Event starts each day at 8 am. Saturday - June 30 is Pet A Pony Day. Pet real ponies, watch show jumping and watch a blacksmith at work - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is free - Sponsored by the North Carolina Hunter Jumper Assoc. Annual Horse Show, in conjunction with the NCSU School […]
First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, and museums, held on the first Friday of every month in downtown Raleigh. The center of the activity is Artspace, on East Davie Street. Participating restaurants offer First Friday specials. Website: godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh
Join North Carolina Theatre as they present a blast of a dance party for the whole family! Watch a performance by NCT’s best HAIRSPRAY SINGERS & DANCERS and learn to groove as they teach you some cool ‘60’s dance moves. You can even make your own ‘60’s bouffant hair style with the […]
Trolley tours leave from Mordecai Historic Park every Saturday, from March through December at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $4 for child ages 7-17, and free for children 6 and under. The trolley can also be rented for special events and private tours. Event website: raleighnc.gov/mordecai
Denny's Challenge 5K raises funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation. Each year a 5k run/walk is held in honor and memory of Denny Neely, who lost his battle with Melanoma in 2009. Denny's Challenge is the largest race in North Carolina that benefits melanoma research. Event website
Explore the lives and accomplishments of early North Carolina & Raleigh leaders. Discover the who, what, when, where and why of Raleigh's existence from the 1780's to current day. Here the stories of Civil War, politics, business leaders and the changes that took place over the centuries. The Historic Raleigh Tour covers the following […]
