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May102024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Mother’s Day Weekend Events in Randolph County

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(Nelos / Adobe Stock - Edited) Today starts Mother's Day weekend, and if you are looking for something to do, there is a lot going on across Randolph County. 📅 Friday May 10th Randleman Mother & Son Dance Randleman Parks and Recreation will be holding a mother and son dance for ages 12 & under at the Randleman Civic Center from 6 until 8 p.m. Two tickets are $15 and $5 for each extra ticket and can be purchased at the front desk at the Recreation Center. Food and drinks will be provided. For more information call (336) 495-7525. https://randolphnewsnow.com/calendar/randleman-mother-son-dance/ 📅 Saturday May 11th NC Zoo Plant Sale This weekend is Mother’s Day, and at the Zoo that means only one thing: It’s Plant Sale time. On Saturd...

Jan122024 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events in Randolph County

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The third Monday of January each year the nation looks back at the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work advocating for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement to protest racial discrimination in federal and state law. This year the federal holiday falls on January 15th, here is a list of events happening in Randolph County. Eastside Improvement Association Community Breakfast The Eastside Improvement Association will host its annual Martin L King Jr Community Breakfast on the morning of the 15th starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Central Gymnasium (621 Franks St in Asheboro). A panel of special guests including Mr. Busta Brown, Dr. Cori Burkett, Mr. Brandon Price, Ms. Centerra Harris, and Mr. Jay Graves will speak. The event is free and open to the pu...

Nov132023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Tickets Selling Fast for Asheboro Christmas Events

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ASHEBORO N.C. - Tickets are going fast for upcoming Christmas events being hosted by the City of Asheboro including the Christmas CAROL-ing Trolley Tour and the Bantum Rooster's Rockin' Christmas Concert. Christmas CAROLing Trolley Tour Chick-fil-A and Asheboro Cultural & Recreation Services wants to get you in the holiday spirit with the Christmas CAROLing Trolley Tour! This event features a retelling of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” while singing carols, enjoying games and touring the lights and sights of the downtown Asheboro area onboard our climate controlled Christmas Trolley! Tickets for this event are $35 per person, and tours are offered twice per night on December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Showtimes are 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Tickets can be o...

Oct102023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

Halloween Events in Randolph County

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ALL EVENTS PASSED JUMP TOHaunted AttractionsTrunk or Treat EventsFamily Friendly EventsLibrary EventsEverything Else CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL HALLOWEEN EVENTS BY DATE Click on the date, location, or photo to go to the event calendar page for each event. Haunted Attractions Kersey Valley Spookywoods WHEN: The event spans from September 23rd to November 4th on selected evenings. Operating hours are extended until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, concluding at 10 pm on Sundays. WHERE: Kersey Valley Spookywoods - 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale COST: Ticket prices range from $25 to $45, depending on the chosen date. On average, the wait time is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, and groups of 20 or more individuals receive a $5 discount per ticke...

Jun52023 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

June Events in Randolph County

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Check out our list of events across Randolph County for June 2023. We will continue to update this page as we add more events. If you are hosting an event, you'd like us to add to our event calendar, don't hesitate to let us know about it. Juneteenth A Juneteenth Memorial will be erected on Thursday, June 15; Friday, June 16; and Monday, June 19, in front of the Historic Randolph County Courthouse. The Memorial honors those individuals in Randolph County who were bought or sold into slavery. Using records from the county’s Register of Deeds as a source, the Memorial will display the names of more than 1,100 people — from infants to the elderly — how much they were bought and sold for or valued as, and the dates of these transactions. The memorial will be up d...

Nov252022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Holiday & Christmas Events in Randolph County

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Here is a list of the Christmas and Holiday events we have on our calendar for this year. Know of an event we missed? Let us know by either sending us a message or submitting it to our calendar. Parades & Festivals Randleman Christmas Parade December 1 @ 7:00 PM | Downtown Randleman View Event Details Asheboro Christmas Parade December 2 @ 7:00 PM | Downtown Asheboro View Event Details Christmas on Main St December 3 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Downtown Ramseur View Event Details Liberty Chamber Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Festival December 3 @ 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Downtown Liberty (Depot St) View Event Details Archdale Christmas Parade December 4 @ 3:00 PM | Downtown Archdale View Event D...

Nov82022 by Randolph News NowNo Comments

2022 Veterans Day Events in Randolph County

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Here are events happening across Randolph County for Veterans Day this year. Want to know what local businesses are offering discounts and freebies for veterans? Check out this post. UPDATEDue to Tropical Storm Nicole the Veterans Day Parade and Luminary service have both been rescheduled to Nov 19th 2022. We have updated the events on our calendar and below with the new dates and times. Field of Honor Nov 11th - 13th 2022South Asheboro Middle School Opening Ceremony - Nov 11th 12pm Closing Ceremony - Nov 13th 3pm VIEW EVENT DETAILS Veterans Day Parade November 19 @ 10:00 AMDowntown Asheboro VIEW EVENT DETAILS Veterans Day Luminary Service Nov 19th - Following Veterans Day ParadeAt the Historic Randolph County Courthouse VIE...

Sep222022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Date Set For 13th Annual Armed Services Blood Drive

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ASHEBORO N.C. - On October 5th, 2022, Randolph County Government will be sponsoring its 13th annual armed Services Blood Drive to support the military. The blood drive will be held from 11:00 am through 6:00 pm at the National Guard Armory located at 1430 S. Fayetteville Street, Asheboro, NC. Blood donated directly to the Armed Services Blood Program equates to fewer units the military has to purchase from an outside source. Yes, “purchase.” Other sources of blood are sold to agencies that need the supply, including to the military. Donations will support deployed military, Womack Army Medical Center, and other military treatmentfacilities within the Department of Defense. The Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center is one of more than 20Armed Services Blood Program blood donor centers ...

Jul12022 by Scott PelkeyNo Comments

Fourth of July Events – Where To See Fireworks!

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ASHEBORO N.C. - The 4th of July landed on a Monday this year, meaning get ready for a three day weekend. If you are looking for fireworks or just something to do with all your time off here is a list of events in Randolph County. Know of an event we missed? Let us know by emailing events@randolphnewsnow.com Fireworks and Food Trucks July 4 @ 6:00 PM (FREE) - Food Trucks and music by Walden Sound Systems will begin at 6 pm for those who want to come grab some treats and enjoy great music before the fireworks show after dusk. View Event Details ZooKeepers at McCrary Park July 4 @ 7:00 PM - Join the newly named Asheboro ZooKeepers for a fireworks display following their game - celebrate the USA at McCrary Ballpark. View Event ...

Oct172021 by Sky EmersonNo Comments

Spooky Good Time – Halloween Events

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ASHEBORO NC - Last weekend marked the start of several haunted and spooky Halloween events across Randolph County. If you're looking for a spooky good time here are some of the events: Kersey Valley Spookywoods Spookywoods is a tradition in NC since 1985 and selected in USA Today’s 2021 Top Haunted Attractions in America! Admission: $30.20 – Leave all pocketbooks, purses, bags, food, drinks, drugs, vapes, lighters, knives, or guns in your car. We will not hold items or tolerate idiots. Archdale Police officers are stationed throughout the park. Hours: Ticket Booth Opens from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If you are in line by 10: 00 p.m. you will get to see the attraction. Dates Open: October: 1,2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30,31 November: 5,6 More Information: https://spookywoods.c...