Free events in Fayetteville, NC

Free, 50-minute yoga classes are offered at the Fayetteville Beyond Blue Neighborhood Center, led by the Raleigh-based nonprofit You Call This Yoga. Sessions alternate between chair-friendly yoga, with chairs provided, and mat-based classes. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat if they have one, and a limited number of mats will be available to borrow. Space is limited, so reserve a spot by calling 888-275-7513 x5.

Free art therapy sessions are available for cancer patients in the Cancer Treatment and CyberKnife Center conference room, which can be reached by taking the elevator down from the Cancer Center lobby. On the first Wednesday of each month, the session takes place in the Center’s lobby instead. No prior art experience is required, and activities use a range of creative materials guided by certified art therapist Yael Divon. Participants can use the creative process to express feelings, reduce stress and anxiety, build self-awareness, manage behavior, and support overall well-being. The focus is on the healing experience rather than the finished piece. Walk-ins are welcome. For details or to sign up, Cancer Treatment & CyberKnife Center patients may call (910) 615-4626 or (910) 615-4435, and Health Pavilion North Cancer Center patients may call (910) 615-3856. This program is supported by grant funding from the Arts Council of Fayetteville and Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation and Cape Fear Valley Cancer Centers recognize the benefits of art making and provide this extended care for patients.

Experience a calm pause in the garden during a wellness program presented in partnership with massage therapy students from Fayetteville Technical Community College under the guidance of Wendi Wilkey. Students will offer free chair massages to both members and day visitors as part of their practical training. The serene setting provides a soothing backdrop for a brief self care break without the need for a lengthy appointment. This collaboration highlights community wellness and local education while giving future professionals valuable real world experience.

Enjoy a free live music showcase presented by HEALY WHOLESALE, featuring Southern rock from Harley & Big Country and a tribute to ZZ Top by ZZ TOP NOTCH. Outside coolers and containers are not permitted, and all food and drinks must be purchased on site. Bring a chair for seating. Parking costs $10. A security team will be on site for safety. Half of the proceeds from beer sales will support the Karen Chandler Trust Cancer Charity.