Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor
This week’s list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond — occasionally including unique coastal or mountain events.
While most listed events are free, ticketed or fee-for-entry events may be included.
Events may be rescheduled/delayed or locations changed. Contact an event’s organizer directly.
To suggest an event for a future list, email the editor.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Interfaith Breakfast
Thursday, February 20, 2020 @ 9am
Hosted by the city, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and the Commission on Community Relations and Development. This breakfast event will be held at the Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 S Slocumb Street, Goldsboro, NC. Tickets are $10 per person. See details here.
Work for Yourself@50+
Thursday, February 20, 2020 @ 6-8pm
This free seminar by the Women’s Business Center of NC is offered in conjunction with AARP. Designed for those at or approaching 50 years of age, come and learn about starting a small business, or turning a hobby into a money-making venture. Held at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 893 Bunn Elementary School Road, Bunn, NC. To register, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/work-for-yourself50-tickets-89636462071.
Friday, February 21, 2020
Franklin County Farmers Market
Friday, February 21, 2020 @ 9am-1pm
Come and pick up locally grown food from local farms, fresh eggs, and more. Check with market directly for any schedule changes related to weather and other factors. The market is located in the parking lot at 137 Shannon Village, Louisburg, NC. Follow the market’s Facebook page for updates including market closing days, holidays, and produce/art/goods available at this year-round farmers market.
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 10am-noon
Weekly offerings from farms, artisans, and crafters at this year-round farmers’ market. Check with market directly for any schedule changes related to weather, holidays, and other factors. Located at 235 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC. The Wake Forest Farmers Market website is www.wakeforestmarket.org and on Facebook here.
Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Festival
Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 11am-3pm
Make plans to join the fun in downtown Wake Forest, NC for this 8th-annual festival. Admission to this family-friendly celebration is free. (Article)
Card and Board Game Club
Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ noon-3pm
Play at the library with a variety of games avaialble. This event is free and open to the public. Games provided, and best for ages 13 and up. Held at Farmville Public Library, 3762 West Wilson Street, Farmville, NC. Follow the library on Facebook here.
Ed. Note regarding Saturday farmers’ markets: Clayton Farm and Community Market, Wendell Farmers Market, and Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market are closed for the season. Zebulon Farm Fresh Market will re-open in May, with an April pop-up market pre-opening.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Wasting Away! A Look at the Waste Stream of America
Sunday, February 23, 2020 @ 10am
Free program at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Program held in the Rolling View Shelter 12, 4201 Baptist Road, Durham, NC. Learn how trash is piling up along roadways, landfills, the ocean, the impact of trash on this state park, and ways to change. Includes a hike with the Ranger, so dress appropriately for the weather and in comfortable hiking shoes. See details here.
Ready Garden Grow: An Introduction to Urban Vegetable Gardening
Sunday, February 23, 2020 @ 2-4:30pm
Learn the basics of starting a vegetable garden in an urban area, from planning to planting, managing to harvesting. This workshop focuses on containers and raised-bed gardening. Instructed by the North Carolina Extension Master Gardener Volunteers. Registration requested. Held at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Library information is online at www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl.
Coming Soon
Johnston County Writers Open Mic Night
Friday, February 28, 2020 @ 6:30-7:30pm
Held on the fourth Friday of each month, members and non-members can join the fun at Selma Public Library, 301 N Pollock Street, Selma, NC. Writers, poets, musicians, and others may take the stage, or be a part of the audience. Next date: March 27, 2020.
Join the Johnston County Writers’ Group on Facebook.
Rockin’ the Forest
Friday, February 28, 2020 @ 7:30-10pm
This music series features a variety of musical acts at ticketed concerts. Tickets are $15+tax per person. Cash bar will be set up on-site. Scheduled bands:
- February 28, 2020: Jim Quick & Coastline
- March 27, 2020: The Magnificents
Held at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC. See details and purchase tickets via the Ren Centre website.
The Market
Saturday, February 29*, 2020 @ 10am-2pm
New farmers market featuring farm goods, local businesses, artisans, and crafters. Under cover and heated. Held at Oak Ridge Farms, 92 Thomas Arnold Road, Zebulon, NC (near the Pilot area). *Date yet to be confirmed…This market will be open every-other Saturday in early 2020. Follow Oak Ridge Farms on Facebook for market details/updates.
Cars and Coffee Knightdale
Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 8-11am
Come and join Cars and Coffee Knightdale — check out the cars, or bring your special vehicle, buy a cup of coffee or food, and network.
Held at 8001 Knightdale Blvd., Knightdale, NC. For updates, follow the group here.
First Friday Flix
Friday, March 6, 2020 @ 7-9pm
Watch a movie at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC. This free event repeats on the first Friday of each month. See details at www.wakeforestrencen.org.
International Festival of Cultures
Saturday, March 7, 2020 @ noon-4pm
Sample exotic foods, visit vendors, and watch a fashion show and multi-cultural entertainment featuring local folks with origins from around the globe. Held in the Brown Auditorium on the campus of Nash Community College, 522 N Old Carriage Road, Rocky Mount, NC. (Article) NOTE: The International Festival of Cultures has vendor opportunities. For information, call 252.972.1181.
flix4kidz
Monday, March 9, 2020 @ 11:30am-1pm
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre hosts free family-friendly movie showings on the second Monday morning of each month. Concessions. will be available for purchase. Movie screenings are free and open to the public. Held at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC. Visit www.wakeforestrencen.org for upcoming events.
Free at 3 (Movie for Seniors)
Monday, March 9, 2020 @ 3-5pm
Movies for adults age 50 and up, “Free at 3” features a variety of film favorites and genres screened on the second Monday afternoon of each month. Concessions will be available for purchase. Movie screenings are free and open to the public. Held at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest NC. Visit the Renaissance Centre website at www.wakeforestrencen.org for upcoming events.
Coffee and History
Thursday, March 12, 2020 @ 10:30-11:30am
The Farmville Public Library and May Museum & Park are offering this unique series, with local history presentations and special guests at the museum or library. On March 12, look back at Farmville history with Barbara Sauls, storyteller. Held at the Farmville Public Library, 3466 N Walnut Street ( Train Depot ), Farmville, NC. For more information, call the library at 252.753.3355 or the museum at 252.753.6725. Updates may be posted to Facebook pages of the Farmville Public Library and May Museum.
Johnston County Writers Group Meeting
Thursday, March 12, 2020 @ 6-7:45pm
Join this free, open-to-the-public meeting at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, 305 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC. This month’s guest speaker is artist and author Deborah Dunn, a traditionally published author of inspirational self-help with Simon and Schuster. Dunn has released two historical mysteries based on the archaeology of the Lost Colony and Jamestown under her own publishing brand, Five Rivers Press. She will share her life story — how she came to both write and paint, and a bit about her process — a motivational talk for the winter doldrums! Group facilitator is Cindy Brookshire, email jocowriters@gmail.com.
Ten Plants That Are Weird and Unusual
Friday, March 13, 2020 @ noon-1pm
Come for this “Ten Plant Tour Series” event at the Nash County Arboretum, 1006 Eastern Avenue, Nashville, NC. Held on the second Friday of each month. See series announcement here. (Article)
Free Family Movie Night
Friday, March 13, 2020 @ 6:30-9pm
Join Zebulon Parks & Recreation for a free indoor movie at the Zebulon Community Center, 301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC. For movie title, call 919.823.0432. Movie will begin showing at 7pm. Popcorn and bottled water provided. Follow the town’s parks and rec department on Facebook.
Selma Saturdays Arts and Crafts Market
Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 9am-1pm
Held monthly at Uptown Vick Park, 112 E Anderson Street, Selma, NC. On March 14: “Sidewalk Chalk Art” at the market. See details, vendor information, and contact for free vendor space at www.selma-nc.com/selma-saturdays.
Tree Giveaway at Reptile and Amphibian Day
Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 9am-5pm
We Plant It Forward will be giving away tree seedlings during the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’s “Reptile and Amphibian Day.” The Museum is located at . For more information, visit terravitastewards.org/weplantitforward.
Spring Artisan Craft Market
Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 10am-1pm
Join the Clayton Farm and Community Market for the 2020 opening of its monthly Artisan Craft Market at Horne Square, 348 E Main Street, Clayton, NC. Farm goods, handcrafted items, artwork, and more. Follow updates at www.facebook.com/CFCMNC.
Stepping into the Past Saturday Series
Saturday, March 14, 2020 @ 10am-2pm
Saturday historical and traditional demonstrations. Museum admission fee applies. The Tobacco Farm Life Museum is located at 709 Church Street, Kenly, NC. The March 14 presentation is “Working the Land.” See upcoming “Stepping into the Past” topics at www.tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org.
Around The Tables
Saturday, March 21, 2020 @ 10-11:45am + lunch
This monthly giveaway by Dream Coat Ministries offers free clothing for all ages, free groceries while supplies last, and a noon meal in Knightdale, NC. Future dates: April 18 and May 16, 2020. For more information, visit dreamcoatknightdale.org or Follow Dream Coat Ministries on Facebook for updates/location.
Coffee with A Cop
Thursday, March 26, 2020 @ 10am
Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone will be joining Bailey Police Chief Steven Boraski and Middlesex Police Chief Mike Collins for this community event. Held at the Southern Nash Senior Center, 8180 Stoney Hill Church Road, Bailey, NC. Follow NCSO on Facebook for updates.
Exploring Your Business Event
Saturday, March 28, 2020 @ 10am-2pm
Local business promotions event at the ACE Center, 7027 Knightdale Blvd, Knightdale, NC. See details and vendor contact information here.
Nash County Farmers Market “Opening Day”
Saturday April 4, 2020 @ 8am-1pm
Farmers market with wide variety of offerings including locally-grown produce, meats and seafood, homemade goods, home decor, crafts, furniture, plants, and apparel. Held at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Follow the market on Facebook, or visit nashcountync.gov/175/Farmers-Market.
____
To request inclusion of a free or low-fee event, email details to the Editor. Sponsors and logos are not included in Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored listings. Events are added at the editor’s discretion.
Event organizers: News site display advertising is available month-to-month.
Event information may be gathered from various sources. While attempts are made to verify data, for most events contact details are included. If you’re planning to attend an event, use contact information or event links to confirm, check for updates or changes, or verify space is available.
These events are publicized by The Grey Area News, but are not events overseen by the news site nor staff. Contact organizers directly. Any highlighted events are selected by staff, generally due to prior experience with the event, knowledge of offerings, or relation to a recent article on this news site.
Why are the day, date, and year included, repetitively, under each dated heading? The better for readers like you to cut-and-paste complete event information and share with others… though sharing of this article’s link is encouraged, so that readers may see all listed events.
____
