Things To Do in NC When You’re Bored: July 22-24

Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.
Things To Do in NC When You're Bored. Source: The Grey Area News, Zebulon NC.

Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor

This weeks things-to-do listing may include in-person events in the North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, or beyond — unique coastal or mountain events are occasionally included.

Links for updates/information are included. Things to do may be rescheduled/delayed or locations changed. Contact an event’s organizer directly to confirm.

Any online offerings (watch from home) events that may be included will be marked as online.

At public gatherings, follow state coronavirus/Covid-19 safety measures for the good of yourself and others:  wear a mask, keep your hands clean, and let everyone enjoy their time out-and-about with a bit of personal space. When in doubt, stand six feet out.

Farm Credit Farmers Market: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 22, 23 & 24, 2021

The Farm Credit Farmers Market, which will be open Thursday (10am-5:30pm), Friday (10am-5:30pm), and Saturday (9am-2pm).

Located at 3114 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC.

Follow the market for updates, changes to hours, and vendor information.

 

Franklin County Farmers Market:  Friday, July 23, 2021 @ 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 for updates.

Popsicle In The Park: Friday, July 23, 2021 @ 10am

Held by the Town of Zebulon in a different Park on alternating Fridays. Kids can enjoy free popsicles, story time, and more. Dates and locations this summer:

  • Friday, July 23, 2021 @ 10am: Whitley Park, 601 N Wakefield Street, Zebulon, NC
  • Friday, August 6, 2021 @ 10am: Zebulon Community Park, 401 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC

See these events and more via the Town’s Facebook Events page.

Whitakers Friday Market Days: Friday, July 23, 2020 @ 3-6pm

This community market will be open every Friday through October, with vendors offering homegrown/produce, homemade, local items, and (sometimes) hot foods.

The location is at 101 S White Street, Whitakers, NC — the corner of Hwy 301 (S White) and Pippen Street in the old Southern Bank Building.

For updates, Follow WRAP — Whitakers Revitalize and Preserve — at www.facebook.com/WRAPFORWHITAKERS.

Third StrEATery: Friday, July 23, 2021 @ 6-9pm

Enjoy downtown Smithfield’s “socially distanced outside dining room and live entertainment venue” at this event featuring Adam Pitts, One Man Band. Presented by the downtown Smithfield Development Corp. No entry fee.

Address is 120 S 3rd Street, Smithfield, NC.

Follow Historic Downtown Smithfield for possible updates.

 

Holly Jolly July: Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 8am-4pm (various events)

Enjoy a variety of holiday-oriented events in downtown Wilson, NC.

See Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and shop special events / join activities at businesses downtown. Start with the farmers market, opening at 8am, and pick up a Holly Jolly Passport and collect stamps to enter a drawing. Watch a movie in the Boykin Theatre, check out the Whirligig Park, get holiday cookies at Casita Brewing, and visit the Wilson Arts Center where kids can make a Christmas ornament 1-4pm.

See a detailed events/specials list here.

Wake Forest Farmers Market:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 8am-noon

Weekly offerings from farms, artisans, and crafters at this year-round farmers’ market. Live music at the market!

Located at 235 S Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NC

The Wake Forest Farmers Market website is www.wakeforestmarket.org. Updates may be found here.

Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 8am-noon

Purchase from local vendors and pick up snacks or lunch from food truck(s) on site.

Held in the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC.

Find the Wilson Farmers & Artisan Market online at www.historicdowntownwilson.com/farmers-artisan-market and updates here.

Wendell Farmers Market:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 8am-noon

Check out vendors offering local produce and locally-made goods.

Located at Campen Street & Main Street, Wendell, NC.

Follow on Facebook for updates, vendor information, and special town events during market hours.

Nash County Farmers Market:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 8am-1pm

This farmers market encompasses two buildings and an outdoor areas, with lots of room for the wide variety of offerings. Shop for locally-grown produce, meats and seafood, homemade goods, home decor, crafts, furniture, plants, apparel, and more. Includes a food truck.

Held at 1006 Peachtree Street, Rocky Mount, NC.

The Nash County Farmers Market is *also* open Tuesdays @ 3-6pm (June, July, and August).

Follow the market, or visit nashcountync.gov/175/Farmers-Market.

Zebulon Farm Fresh Market: Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 9am-1pm

Head downtown for this market offering a wide variety of vendors selling handmade/homemade items and local farm produce.

Held in the alley at 116 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, NC.

See latest updates here.

The Farm Market at Oak Ridge Farms:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 9am-1pm

On-farm market featuring farm goods and a variety of vendors — local businesses, homemade goods makers, artisans, and crafters. Now open *every* Saturday.

Held at Oak Ridge Farms, 92 Thomas Arnold Road, Zebulon, NC (near Rocky Cross/Pilot areas).

Follow Oak Ridge Farms for market details/updates.

Clayton Farm and Community Market:  Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 9am-1pm

Farm goods, handcrafted items, artwork, and more as the market’s regular season resumes.

Held at Horne Square, 348 E Main Street, Clayton, NC.

Follow updates at www.facebook.com/CFCMNC.

Family Movie Night: Saturday, July 24, 2021 @ 8:30pm (arrive early!)

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host this event featuring the film, Aladdin. Free and open to the public. Bring snacks/drinks, blanket, or chairs for comfort.

Held at the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. (In case of rain, will be inside the Joyner Park Community Center).

Another Family Movie Night will be held on Saturday, August 7 (Black Panther).

For details, visit wakeforestnc.gov.

 

Coming Soon

Other event(s) coming soon:

  • Saturday in the Park: Saturday, July 31, 2021 @ 4:30-8:30pm — Outdoor event with vendors, food trucks, beer and wine garden, and live music. Bring blanket and lawn chair for comfort. Food trucks with hot and cold treats available for purchase. Held at the May Museum and Park, 3802 S Main Street, Farmville, NC (Pitt County). Follow the museum for updates.
  • Movie in the Park: Saturday, August 7, 2021 @ 8:30pm — Enjoy an outdoor movie. Bring blanket/chair, snacks, and popcorn to enjoy the movie. Held in Gertrude B. Johnson Park, 1222 W. Market Street, Smithfield, NC. See flyer here for details including movie title.

 

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Listed are mostly in-person events; however, online/zoom/YouTube events may be included and will be identified as online. If unsure whether to go to a location or login, use the event’s link provided and contact the organization/person directly responsible for that event.

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.

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