Children's Festival of Danville VA
Come craft With Mongo at the Children's Festival of Danville, VA! for more information visit: https://www.danvilleva.gov/2043/Danville-Childrens-Festival
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Carrington Pavilion
Activities: Children's Festival features lots of fun and educational activities that encourage learning and trying new things. This year's theme is ADVENTURE! Activities will be listed once announced!
Wonderpuff Sweet Tea Pop-up Event
Stop by our outdoor classroom within our Reuse Arts Center from 12-2pm on June 12th,13th and 14th for a special pop-up featuring Wonderpuff Sweet Tea!
Summer Reading Kickoff @ Southwest Regional!
Join Mongo at the Summer Reading Kickoff @ Southwest Regional! For more information visit: https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12162627
Adventure begins at your library! Join us anytime from 3-5 pm to celebrate the beginning of summer.
Sign up for Summer Reading, select a free book, pick up a sensory craft, meet live animals from Piedmont Wildlife Center, and more! All ages welcome - no registration required.
Stay Bloomin -Coffee Pop-up
Drop by our outdoor classroom on June 19th, 20th and 21st from 11-3pm with Stay Bloomin for Coffee and sweet treats!
Stay Bloomin -Coffee Pop-up
Drop by our outdoor classroom on June 19th, 20th and 21st from 11-3pm with Stay Bloomin for Coffee and sweet treats!
Stay Bloomin -Coffee Pop-up
Drop by our outdoor classroom on June 19th, 20th and 21st from 11-3pm with Stay Bloomin for Coffee and sweet treats!
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Durham County Public Library Bookmobile Visit
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on select Saturdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile and complete a small craft. No registration required!
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, 27707
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, June 28th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, July 19th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 9th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 30th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Information about our Bookmobile:
Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and adults, in both English and Spanish. See our full bookmobile schedule here.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.
Danville Celebrates Fourth of July
Come craft with Mongo at the Danville Celebrates Fourth of July event! For more information visit:https://www.danvilleva.gov/2057/Danville-Celebrates-Fourth-of-July
Friday, July 4, 2025
July 4 Celebration: Carrington Pavilion, Free Admission
6 p.m. - Gates open at the Carrington Pavilion
7:25 p.m. - City of Danville Mayor Speaks
7:30 p.m. - Danville Symphony Orchestra Performs
Dusk - Grand firework display, weather permitting
Activities include a foam party, inflatables, vendors, magician, and more! Food, arts, crafts, and commercial vendors will be on site with items available for purchase.
Arts, Crafts, and Commercial Vendor Application
Important Fireworks Information:
Fireworks will begin around dusk on Friday, July 4, weather permitting.
Fireworks will be detonated from southbound lane of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge (Main Street Bridge).
The southbound lane and all access lanes (closest to the YMCA) will close at 1 p.m.
The northbound lane and all access lanes will close at 8 p.m.
Portions of the Riverwalk Trail will be closed.
Residents should obey all traffic signs and detours.
The train trestle pedestrian bridge at the Crossing will close at 9 p.m.
Before you leave your house, make sure your dogs are safe inside.
Free parking is available throughout the River District.
Parks and Recreation offices will be closed on Friday, July 4.
Food Not Bombs- Come Share a Meal
Come share a meal with Food Not Bombs here at The Scrap Exchange!
Saturday, July 5th
1pm-3pm
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change
Durham County Public Library Bookmobile Visit
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on select Saturdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile and complete a small craft. No registration required!
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, 27707
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, June 28th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, July 19th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 9th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 30th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Information about our Bookmobile:
Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and adults, in both English and Spanish. See our full bookmobile schedule here.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.
Adult Crafting At Goldston Public Library
Join Mongo on July 25th from 4-5pm at Goldston Public Library for some summer crafting!
For more information visit: https://www.chathamcountync.gov/government/departments-programs-i-z/library/locations-hours/goldston-public-library
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change
Durham County Public Library Bookmobile Visit
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on select Saturdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile and complete a small craft. No registration required!
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, 27707
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, June 28th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, July 19th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 9th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 30th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Information about our Bookmobile:
Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and adults, in both English and Spanish. See our full bookmobile schedule here.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.
Durham County Public Library Bookmobile Visit
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on select Saturdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile and complete a small craft. No registration required!
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, 27707
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, June 28th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, July 19th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 9th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Saturday, August 30th - 3:00 pm – 4:00pm
Information about our Bookmobile:
Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and adults, in both English and Spanish. See our full bookmobile schedule here.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.
Autumn Fest 2025
come craft with Mongo and our Scrap team at Autumn fest 2025!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9 AM to 4 PMDowntown Park
145 SE Broad St.
Southern Pines, NC
AutumnFest is presented by:
Arts Council of Moore CountySouthern Pines Parks & Recreation Dept.
Wonderpuff Sweet Tea Pop-up Event
Stop by our outdoor classroom within our Reuse Arts Center from 12-2pm on June 12th,13th and 14th for a special pop-up featuring Wonderpuff Sweet Tea!
Wonderpuff Sweet Tea Pop-up Event
Stop by our outdoor classroom within our Reuse Arts Center from 12-2pm on June 12th,13th and 14th for a special pop-up featuring Wonderpuff Sweet Tea!
Beaver Queen Pageant 2025
Come craft with us at the Beaver Queen Pageant 2025! For more up to date information visit: https://beaverqueen.swell.gives
House Of Scrap Presents: Protect The Dolls: A Trashion Show Runway Event
The Scrap Exchange is calling in designers, artists and creatives to participate in a runway competition with wearable* art made entirely from materials found at The Scrap Exchange.
Hosted by Drag Royalty Stormie Daie & Naomi Dix, this competition will culminate with an audience vote
for BEST in CATEGORY and BEST in SHOW.
Reception to follow. More details coming soon!
*for humans, not toys…lol;)https://www.scrapexchange.org/house-of-scrap
Chapel Hill Pride Promenade
Craft with us at The Chapel Hill Pride Promenade on June 7th from 1-3pm! For more information visit https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/pride-promenade/
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change
Durham Cultural Roadmap Town Hall
The Durham Cultural Roadmap is a plan that will guide future arts and cultural programming and investment to strengthen and preserve our vital cultural community. This Town-Hall style session will welcome residents, artists, families, and organizations to share their ideas and hopes with the planning team, including the City, County, MJR Partners, and the Cultural Roadmap Planning Group.
Our team is here to listen. We want to understand your goals and hopes for a Creative Durham. We’ll focus on hearing from a wide range of voices. This is a chance to meet us, hear about our work and timeline, and share your ideas. You can also suggest other times and places where we can connect with you and your neighbors. We hope you’ll invite us to your events or group gatherings over the next few months. Most of all, we want to hear what you care about and what you’d like this plan to explore. By working together, we can help build stronger support for Durham’s arts, culture, and humanities community. Parking is available on the premises, at Phoenix Square and on adjacent streets.Food, kids activities with The Scrap Exchange, and language services will be available.
Contact Us!
For information about the board and the application process, please contact staff here:
City of Durham | General Services Department
Arts, Culture, and Sustainable Communities Division Cultural & Public Art Program
2011 Fay Street, Durham NC 27704
Email: arts@durhamnc.gov
Phone: 919-560-4197Durham County Durham County Public Art Program
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Grand Opening of the New Chatham County Arts Center
Craft with Mongo at Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new Arts Center, set for Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The celebration will take place at the new Arts Center located at 964 East Street in Pittsboro, NC. Guests are invited to enjoy a ribbon cutting ceremony, hands-on arts and crafts, live demonstrations, food, and fun for the entire family. Visitors can also tour the new studio space and get a first look at upcoming arts classes designed for all ages and experience levels.
“We’re incredibly excited to open the doors to this vibrant new space,” said Tracy Burnett, Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources. “The Arts Center is a place where creativity, community, and culture will come together, and we can’t wait to see it come to life with the help of our residents.”
The Arts Center is located at the back of the building at 964 East Street. To access the studio, drive straight through the open gate and look for the sign that reads “Arts Center.” For more information, visit www.chathamcountync.gov/recreationor contact Leigh Babcock, the Arts and Cultural Program Supervisor at 919-545-8552 or leigh.babcock@chathamcountync.gov.
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Make N’ Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties and workshops during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Carrboro Day
Carrboro Day is an annual event that is traditionally held at Town Commons on the first Sunday in May. This event is about meeting your neighbors, learning about aspects of the Town’s history, connecting with the Town and learning about Town services, and taking a day to celebrate Carrboro!
Visit : http://www.carrbororec.org/301/Carrboro-Day for up to date information on this event!
Make N’ Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Make N’ Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Wendell Market and Spring Into the Arts
Mongo will be at the Wendell Market and Spring Into The Arts Festival!
Monthly Wendell Market is held in Downtown Wendell on the first Thursday from 6-9pm. In May the Town of Wendell celebrates artists of all kinds and invites them to show off their work at our monthly market.
For more information visit:https://www.eventeny.com/events/may-1st-wendell-market-and-spring-into-the-arts-18706/?srsltid=AfmBOop6vAo-mDSnsQgqacWKSW1Y3kyxanZibIkg9Z61S5O5RSgZhJB4
Durham County Public Library Bookmobile visit!
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on select Saturdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile and complete a small craft. No registration required!
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, 27707
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, January 25th
Saturday, March 29th
Saturday, April 26th
Information about our Bookmobile:
Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and adults, in both English and Spanish. See our full bookmobile schedule here.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Town Of Wake Forest: Forest Fest
Saturday, April 26 | 10 am-2 pm
Downtown Wake Forest
Join us along Festival Street (Owen Avenue) and Brooks Street (including Centennial Plaza and Town Hall Parking Lot) in downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, April 26, for the Fourth Annual Forest Fest!
Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Wake Forest, the Wake Forest Historical Museum, the Wake Forest Farmers Market and the Wake Forest Historic 13.1. This fun-filled event will feature entertainment, the Wake Forest Farmers Market, a tree seedling giveaway, educational opportunities, children's activities, vendors, food options, and much more!
This family friendly event celebrates the heart of Wake Forest, where nature and outdoor life thrives.
Forest Fest is presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. (WFD), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to champion the economic health, growth and vitality of downtown Wake Forest.
Complete details coming soon!
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Everyday Is Earthday
MONGO’S BIRTHDAY SCRAPIVERSARY GARDEN PARTY- CELEBRATING 34 YEARS OF SCRAP MAGIC
4.19
1-5pm
The Scrap Exchange - 2050 Chapel Hill Rd.
VENDORS • COMMUNITY • RAFFLES • MAKE N’ TAKE • ART WALL • HOTDOGS • BEER • OUTDOOR GAMES • STORE SALES • FUNDRAISER • GALLERY OPENING • SPECIAL GUESTS • FUN!
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
PIMENTO CHEESE FESTIVAL
Saturday, April 12, 2025
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Pimento cheese is a southern delicacy worth celebrating. Come enjoy the nation’s only festival dedicated specifically to pimento cheese! Enjoy live music and other activities at Downtown Cary Park, grab a drink from local breweries, and taste some of the best pimento cheese samples from local restaurants. You can even test your skills in the pimento cheese sculpting contest.
Details for the 2025 Pimento Cheese Festival will be available on Downtown Cary Park's calendar listing here.
Vendor applications for the 2025 festival have closed.
Town Of Zebulon Easter Egg Hunt
Join us at 10 AM for pre-hunt activities, enjoy a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, as well as games and arts-n-crafts. Participants do not have to arrive at 10 AM but must be present before the hunt begins at 11 AM. A Specialized recreation egg hunt will take place on the basketball courts to provide an ADA compliant, safe space for all participants.
Date:
Saturday, April 12
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Zebulon Community Park
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.
M&T will be closed the 30 minutes prior to and after all private events for set-up and clean up.
*M&T hours are subject to change.
Reuse Crafting session with The Scrap Exchange!
You're invited to a Reuse Crafting session with The Scrap Exchange! Join us in the Main Library's 1st-floor Makerlab on Thursday, April 10th, from 11 am to 1 pm. This drop-in session will allow you to explore your creativity and turn everyday items into unique art pieces using recycled and reused materials. We look forward to seeing you there!
Ages 4+
For more information on this event please visit : https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/14309846
Beyond The Book Children's Book & Art Festival 2025
Craft with The Scrap Exchange at Beyond the Book on April 5th! Beyond The Book Children’s Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor family celebration of community, creativity and storytelling. Discover author and illustrator workshops, interactive performances, collaborative art installations, creative crafts, talented vendors, artisan food, and inspiring entertainment. Join us for a day immersed in stories that will spark your imagination to experience children’s literature and art in a whole new way!For more information visit: https://www.paperandstarsstudio.com/beyond-the-book-festival
Durham County Library Bookmobile visit!
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on select Saturdays from 3:00 - 5:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile and complete a small craft. No registration required!
The Scrap Exchange
2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, 27707
The Bookmobile will be at the Scrap Exchange on the following Saturdays:
Saturday, January 25th
Saturday, March 29th
Saturday, April 26th
Information about our Bookmobile:
Our library-on-wheels serves local neighborhoods, shopping centers, and other community locations. We're open to all so check out our schedule to visit any of our many stops throughout Durham County. We have titles for children, teens, and adults, in both English and Spanish. See our full bookmobile schedule here.
*This schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather, traffic, or mechanical difficulties.
Make N' Take Booked
The Make N’ Take Room will be in use for private parties during this entire time window! Please plan your visit or reservation inquiry accordingly.