Arbor Day Celebration with Tree Giveaway, Live Music, and Family Activities
Free trees, fresh air, and a very good reason to touch grass.
Shannon
March 20, 2026
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Mark your calendar for March 28 (noon–3 PM) and head to the Page-Walker Arts & History Center lawn for an afternoon of live music, local food, and hands-on fun. Chat with arborists, learn about native plants, and maybe leave with a free tree (yes, really). Curious how to turn your yard into a leafy masterpiece? Or what a “healthy soil” actually looks like? This is your moment to find out.
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Don’t Miss These Daily Drink Deals at Brickhouse Sports Pub 🔥
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📝 LOCAL CLASS: Make a Mini River Board at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware on March 21 at 10AM.
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🌳 Golden Years Gatherings
Handpicked social, cultural, and community events especially for Raleigh’s older adults.
👋 Event of the day: Raleigh/Durham Speed Dating for Singles Age 65+ @ The Durham Hotel | March 25 | 5:30PM
Raleigh/Durham speed dating event for singles age 65+ offering the chance to meet up to 12 potential matches in one evening. Get details here →
💲 Senior Discount of the Day: Sonic | 10% Off
Sonic treats seniors to 10% off their favorite eats and drinks.
Local Vocals:
🎸 This Week: Zack Fox | Hip-Hop, Rap
Zack Fox is an American comedian, rapper, and writer known for his surreal humor, viral internet content, and roles in television and music. | The Ritz | March 28, 7PM | Get tickets here →
🎤 Plan Ahead: MGK | Hip-Hop
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is an American artist known for his genre-blending career that spans hip-hop, pop-punk, and rock, marked by raw lyricism, high-energy performances, and a rebellious edge. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | June 2, 7PM | Get tickets here →
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Let’s Get Laughing:
🎤 This Week: Des Bishop at Raleigh Improv | March 26, 7PM | Des Bishop is an American-born Irish comedian and television presenter known for his stand-up comedy, social commentary, and Irish-language TV projects. Get tickets here →
😂 Plan Ahead: Felipe Esparza at Raleigh Improv | June 5-6 | Felipe Esparza is a Mexican-American stand-up comedian known for his laid-back storytelling, sharp humor, and memorable win on Last Comic Standing. Get tickets here →
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Curated social events without an emphasis on alcohol or romance:
👋 Stranger Things: Upside Down Skate Party @ Haven Farm Venue & Shoppe | March 27 | 6PM
Stranger Things: Upside Down Skate Party is an adults-only themed skate night featuring retro vibes, music, immersive activities, and food inspired by the mysterious world of the Upside Down. Get details here →
🤝 University Theatre Game Night @ Frank Thompson Hall | March 28 | 4PM
Casual game night featuring improv games and board games in and around Thompson Hall, with students encouraged to bring and share their own games. Get details here →
The Country Doctor Museum is one of those hidden gems you almost don’t believe exists until you see it. It’s tucked away in this unassuming spot, but when you walk inside, it’s like stepping back in time. They’ve got these old medicine bottles, weird-looking doctor tools, and even a hand-cranked wheelchair that makes you grateful for modern medicine. It’s a little bit eerie, a lot fascinating, and one of those places that makes you appreciate how far we’ve come.
—Carl, a longtime reader
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