Category: Community

BBQ Fest On The Neuse

BBQ Fest On The Neuse
One of the most fun events in the area is coming up in May! Get excited for BBQ Fest on the Neuse. This barbecue festival is going to run May 1 through May 4. You can taste and experience it all in Downtown Kinston. Schedule of Events There’s so much to see... [read more]

Take A North Carolina Road Trip

Road Trip
Need some time away from home? You don’t have to take a long and expensive trip away to get the renewal you need. In fact, there are countless amazing road trips you can take right here in North Carolina. Not only is this a convenient way to have a quick... [read more]

Bookin’ It 5k And Fun Run

Bookin’ It! 5k
The library is an integral part of your community, and you probably want to do whatever you can to ensure you see it thrive. And luckily for you, there’s a fun and easy way to do just that. That’s right – the Bookin’ It 5k & Fun Run is coming... [read more]

Get Ready For The Derby Dash Bash

Derby Dash Bash
Love horses? Love the Kentucky Derby? Then you should come on out to the Derby Dash Bash in Greenville, North Carolina. This Kentucky Derby viewing party is going to be the event of the season, so you can’t possibly miss it. Whether you want to see which horse is going... [read more]

Farmville Dogwood Festival

Farmville Dogwood Festival
The Dogwood Farmville Festival is one of the most exciting celebrations of the season in the local area, and you shouldn’t miss out on the fun. It’s three days of action-packed events for the entire family. Whether you just want to stop by for one day or you’re planning to... [read more]

Join In On A Fun Pub Run

Pub Run
Running is more fun in groups, but running groups are usually expensive to join. That’s what makes the Fleet Feet Pub Run so cool. The pub run is a free weekly event, so you can run with a group without spending any money. It takes off from the Uptown Brewing... [read more]

See Out Of This World Crafts At Kids’ Space Day

Kids' Space Day
Do your kids love outer space? Let them experience it by attending Kids’ Space Day on the first Saturday of every month at A Time for Science. The next one is on April 6. Come out, explore space, and then stick around to enjoy the rest of the museum. Get the... [read more]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Green Velvet Cupcake Shamrocks

St. Patrick's Day
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, which means you have the perfect excuse to do some baking. Try your hand at these green velvet cupcake shamrocks. You’ll be the hit of St. Patrick’s Day with these tasty treats. Gather Your Ingredients Start by gathering your ingredients. For the cupcakes, you’ll need: Cooking spray ... [read more]

Celebrate Mardi Gras By Making Your Own King Cake

King Cake
If you've never experienced the colorful, sugar-sprinkled Mardi Gras delight known as King Cake, you're going to be thrilled that you came across this post. For some people, King Cake is the best part of the whole Mardi Gras season. You don't want to depend on store-bought for something so... [read more]

Learn About Farmville History At The May Museum

May Museum
How much do you know about the rich history of Farmville? Even if you've lived here your whole life, you may not know everything there is to know. Brush up on your hometown history at the May Museum and Park. Exploring Farmville's Past Located in a 1850s-era home in the Farmville Historic... [read more]