Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to get involved in your community and make a difference. From in-person town halls to virtual events, there is something for everyone.
North Carolinians have countless opportunities to take action in their communities. Across the state, voter registration opportunities, advocacy days at the General Assembly, and virtual town halls and listening sessions are available to participate in.
Are you looking for ways to advocate for public schools, learn about what is on the ballot this fall, and how those issues will impact you and your family, or just trying to figure out how to get involved locally? There are opportunities for all of this in communities across North Carolina.
Friday, April 10
Engaged Defenders for Democracy – ICE Is Not Welcome Here! Cary ICE Office (9:00 am-11:00 am)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: 140 Centrewest Ct, Cary, NC 27513
Join peaceful protesters in Cary as they stand on the sidewalk on the corner of Evans and Centrewest Court to protest ICE policies against immigrants outside of their local offices.
Saturday, April 11
Learning How to MAKE AN IMPACT! (10:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Red, Wine and Blue
Location: Casa Blanca Coffee Roasters – 7409 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411
Join Red, Wine and Blue for an in-person conversation to learn how to build community.
Registration Repair (Yep! We’re doin’ it again!) at Fortnight in Cary (2:00-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Wake County Indivisible
Location: Fortnight Brewing Company – 1006 SW Maynard Rd Suite A, Cary, NC 27511
Want to make sure your neighbors’ votes count in Wake County? Join Wake County Indivisible this Saturday as they send out letters to some of the 7,000 voters.
SPEAK OUT NOW CONTINUES! (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Provided upon signup
Each week, members of the community in Chatham County gather to protest the Trump administration and ICE raids.
Flip NC Judicial Canvass (12:00-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Flip NC, Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3001 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408
Every Saturday, Flip NC and Indivisible Guilford County will be holding literature drops to provide information to voters about the upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court election.
Register People to Vote at the North Asheville Tailgate Market (8:00-10:00am) and (10:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Buncombe County Democratic Party
Location: UNCA Campus Parking Lot P34 – 275 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
You can register people to vote in Buncombe County this Saturday. Two shifts are available from 10-11:30am and 11:30am-1:00pm)
Pancakes & Politics: Schools, Safety & Student Success (10:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: New North Carolina Project
Location: Witness Church Charlotte – 635 Pressley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
This education-themed event will focus on student well-being and funding in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Free breakfast will be provided to attendees!
Sunday, April 12
Southern Sundays for Peace: Rocky Mount (12:00-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount Mill, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Rocky Mount. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
Indivisible CLT Canvass: Justice Anita Earls (1:00-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible CLT
Location: Provided upon registration
Indivisible CLT is hosting a canvass in support of Justice Anita Earls and to bring awareness to the key role that the court system plays in North Carolina.
Monday, April 13
Henderson City Council Meeting (6:00-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Down Home NC
Location: Henderson City Council – 134 Rose Ave Henderson, NC 27536
Down Home NC is inviting members of the community to come out to the city council meeting in Henderson on Monday, April 13.
Tuesday, April 14
Our Schools, Our Voices (6:00-8:00pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: 920 N 6th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Join community members in New Hanover County to learn how to build power to support public schools.
Public School Families are Asking: What is the Plan? (5:30-8:00pm)
Hosted by: Public Schools Strong
Location: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center – 600 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
In Charlotte, public school families and advocates are gathering at the monthly school board meeting to advocate for teachers, students, and the public school they attend.
Stand up on Salisbury (3:30-5:30pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 202 N Cox St, Asheboro, NC 27203
Locals in Asheboro are gathering as part of a weekly act of resistance and protest.
Wednesday, April 15
NAACP NC State Conference Legislative Advocacy Day 2026 (9:00am-3:00pm)
Hosted by: NAACP North Carolina State Conference
Location: Provided upon signup
Join the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP as they advocate for issues that impact Black North Carolinians at the General Assembly.
Thursday, April 16
Alamance Hour of Action (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Hosted by: Alamance Hour of Action
Location: 1388 S Main St Burlington, NC 27215
In this edition of a weekly peaceful protest, residents of Alamance County will be marching on Thursday, April 16 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Voter Protection Program (6:00pm)
Hosted By: Lillian’s List
Location: Virtual
Lillian’s list is hosting a free virtual listening session on how you can protect the right to vote in this year’s elections.
Cole Park Pop-Up (5:00-6:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Cole Park Plaza – 11470 US Hwy 15 501 N 102 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Residents in Chatham County are making their voices heard as part of a weekly protest at Cole Park.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
