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.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Franklin County Farmers Market
Friday, January 17, 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 their Facebook page for updates including market closing days, holidays, and produce/art/goods available at this year-round farmers market.
Rockin’ the Forest
Friday, January 17, 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:
- Friday, January 17, 2020: Legacy Motown Revue
- 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.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Ed. Note: Clayton Farm and Community Market, Wendell Farmers Market, and Wilson Farmers and Artisan Market have closed for the season. The Selma Saturdays Arts and Crafts Market (quarterly) returns soon. The Nash County Farmers Market opening day has been announced as April 4, 2020. Zebulon Farm Fresh Market will re-open in May, with an April pop-up market pre-opening.
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Saturday, January 18, 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.
The Market
Saturday, January 18, 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). This market will be open every-other Saturday in early 2020. Future dates: February 1 and 15, 2020. Follow Oak Ridge Farms on Facebook for market details/updates.
Comic with a Cop
Saturday, January 18, 2020 @ 11am-noon
Join the Zebulon Police Department at Comic World, 122 E Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, NC, where Officers will read a comic to children and allow them to ask questions. Enjoy positive interaction with officers present. A free comic will be given to kids who participate. This event is a collaboration of the Zebulon Police Department, Comic World, and Brown Bag Bagels.
Soup and Chili Cookoff
Saturday, January 18, 2020 @ 4pm
We will have a soup and chili supper. Everyone is invited. Soup, chili, sides, desserts and drinks will be available. “Bring your appetite and a friend.” Held at Ransdell Chapel Baptist Church, 929 MC Wilder Road, Louisburg, NC. Follow the church on Facebook here.
Zebulon Artist Reception
Saturday, January 18, 2020 @ 6-8pm
Join the Zebulon Downtown Arts Center at 1003 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC, for this local artist reception with Ellen Fuhrer, and celebrate “pets as best friends.” Follow “ZDAC” on Facebook for updates/events.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Murder We Write Meeting for Writers
Sunday, January 19, 2020 @ 1:45-4pm
Come to this Writers Workshop: “Tax Considerations Before and After Your Books are Published.” Presentation will be by Diane Kelly, CPA, retired business attorney, and author of Death & Taxes romantic suspense series; and Becke Turner, retired RN, author of romantic humor, and IRS audit survivor who fought the agency and won on appeal. This workshop is free and open to the public. NC authors are encouraged to come, and stay after until 5pm to converse re: their own writing. Sponsored by Triad NC Chapter of Sisters in Crime and the High Point Public Library, and held at the library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, NC. See details and future events at www.murderwewrite.org.
Coming Soon
Coffee and History
Thursday, January 23, 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 January 23, hear historian and author, Roger Kammerer stories from his book, Forgotten Tales of North Carolina. Held at the May Museum, 3802 South Main Street, 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.
DIY Soap Carving
Friday, January 24, 2020 @ 5-5:45pm
Try this interesting arts project and hand-carving “something unique” out of a bar of soap. Open to people ages 16 and up. Held at the HD Cooley Library, 114 W Church Street, Nashville, NC. Registration is free but required. Call 252.459.2106 to register. Follow the library on Facebook here.
Two Gardening Presentations in One Morning
Saturday, January 25, 2020
The Wayne County Public Library, 1001 E Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC, will host two gardening/farming speakers:
- Easy Container Gardening — Saturday, January 25, 2020 @ 9-10am — Dr. Kathleen Liang of the CEFS Small Farms Unit shows how to use containers “to grow healthy, happy vegetables right on our own porch or patio.” Bring a container (plastic tub, large planter, etc.) for planting.
- Gardening for Profit — Saturday, January 25, 2020 @ 10:30-11:30am — Dr. Kathleen Liang will teach “low-cost ways to make money from growing fruits and vegetables in your own back yard.”
With questions, call 919.735.1824. Follow the library for updates here.
Coffee with A Cop
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 @ 8-9am
Have coffee with Chief Steven Boraski and GA Kane of the Bailey Police Department. Gathering will take place at Hardee’s, 6474 Deans Street, Bailey, NC. Follow the Bailey PD on Facebook here.
Super Special: Frozen Frenzy
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 @ 5-6pm
Kids from Kindergarten through Grade 5 are invited to this celebration of the Frozen movie sequel. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. Held at the Wendell Community Library, 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell, NC. See library information here.
Healthy Smoothies for the New Year
Thursday, January 30, 2020 @ 3-4pm
Attend this adult workshop where Alex Spicer will show how to make healthy smoothies. Held in the Warner Room, Braswell Memorial Library, 727 N Grace Street, Rocky Mount, NC. Contact Brenda at 252.442.1951 x.256 or visit braswell-library.libguides.com.
Teen Lifehacks @ The Library
Friday, January 31, 2020 @ 4-5pm
Teens, come and learn about surviving the “Zombie Apocalypse” at the Zebulon Community library, 1000 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, NC. Designed for grades 6-10. See library events at www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/zeb.
Bright Star Touring Theatre Performances
Saturday, February 1, 2020 @ 1pm and 3pm
Come for a performance and “take a historical journey through time with Rosa Parks.” This Project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Ages 5 and up are invited and registration is not required. Held at the Wilson County Public Library, 249 Nash Street N, Wilson, NC. With questions or to register, call 252.237.5355 and visit www.wilsoncountypubliclibrary.org.
First Friday Flix
Friday, February 7, 2020 @ 7-9pm
Free movies at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC, on the first Friday of each month. See details at www.wakeforestrencen.org.
Stepping into the Past Saturday Series
Saturday, February 8, 2020 @ 8-11am
Saturday historical and traditional demonstrations. On February 8, the topic is “Food Processing: Hog Killing Demonstration” at the museum. Admission fee applies. The Tobacco Farm Life Museum is located at 709 Church Street, Kenly, NC. Future date: March 14, 2020 (Working the Land: Antique tractor displays/Farmer Appreciation Day). See these events and future “Stepping into the Past” topics at www.tobaccofarmlifemuseum.org.
Family Movies @ the Library
Sunday, February 9, 2020 @ 2-4pm
Feature presentationand craft. Snacks provided. Held at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, NC. Programs offered for all ages, with events for adult, teen, children, and families. Library information is online at www.wakegov.com/libraries/locations/erl.
flix4kidz
Monday, February 10, 2020 @ 10:30am-noon
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, February 10, 2020 @ 2-4pm
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.
Ten Plants That Say I Love You
Friday, February 14, 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.
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.
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