Mud Day

Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St, Raleigh

Join us in 2025 for our 7th Annual Mud Day Festival as we celebrate our wetlands and all things muddy and wonderful! Learn about local environmental groups in our area while participating in the fun activities they offer, visit local food trucks, and of course, slide in a giant mud pit! Additional details coming soon! Date: Saturday, August 16 Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free

Back to School Giveaway

Sanderford Road Community Center 2623 Sanderford Rd, Raleigh

Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 - 11 a.m., but spots are limited. Don’t forget to check out our Community Partners and activities in the park! Event Partners:  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Omicron Zeta Chapter, Hiram Tyree #727 Masonic Lodge, Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, North Carolina Empowerment Organization, and Having Aunties in Reach. Location: Sanderford Road Park Ages: 5 - 18 Cost: Free while supplies last - *Child must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies