Photo: No King's rally in front of the North Carolina Capitol Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. March 28, 2026. Photo: Dylan Rhoney/Cardinal & Pine
Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to get involved in your community and make a difference in the aftermath of the ‘No Kings’ protests. From in-person town halls to virtual events, there is something for everyone.
Following last week’s ‘No Kings’ rallies, North Carolinians have countless opportunities to take action in their communities. Across the state, listening sessions, protests, voter registration events, and advocacy opportunities are available in a town near you.
Are you looking for ways to advocate for public schools, learn about what is on the ballot this fall, and how they 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 3
Community Visioning: Listening and Reimagine I-77 Expansion (12:00-1:30pm)
Hosted by: Advance Carolina
Location: 301 Camp Rd Suite 105 Charlotte, NC 28206
Advance Carolina is hosting a community listening event to discuss future infrastructure plans in the community and how past urban planning impacted communities.
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.
“No Kings” protesters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here’s how you can get involved after “No Kings.” (Wileydoc via Shutterstock)
Saturday, April 4
WCI Presents: A Conversation about the state of public education with NCAE (10:30am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Wake County Indivisible, North Carolina Association of Educators
Location: Virtual
Attendees will hear from organizers about the current state of Wake County Public Schools, as well as some of the key issues facing teachers and students.
Guilford County Indivisible – Rage Against the Regime (11:00 am-12:00 pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 4203 West Wendover Avenue Greensboro, NC, 27407
Join Guilford County Indivisible for a Saturday protest against the Trump administration in Greensboro.
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 8:00-10:00am and 10:00am-12:00pm
The Market at the NC Museum of Art (11:00am-4:00pm)
Hosted by: Triangle Pop-Up and the North Carolina Museum of Art
Location: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Support local artists at a pop-up art festival on the first Saturday of the month! The North Carolina Museum of Art is free to visit in addition to the opportunity to support local art.
Sunday, April 5
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.
Monday, April 6
Tell Fayetteville City Council: Data Center Moratorium NOW! (6:15pm)
Hosted by: Fayetteville Freedom For All
Location: 433 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Fayetteville Freedom For All is asking members of the community to speak out against data centers at the City Council Meeting on Monday April 6th.
Tuesday, April 7
Enough Should Be Enough Listening Tour! (7:00-9:00pm)
Hosted by: Siembra NC
Location: Virtual
Following the No Kings rallies, Siembra NC is hosting a series of listening tours where attendees can learn about how to reach voters and prioritize public schools and healthcare over ICE funding.
Wednesday, April 8
Cups of Courage (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Lake Norman
Location: Caribou Coffee – 8909 Lindholm Dr Ste C Huntersville, NC 28078
Join community members for a cup of coffee and a conversation about how you can make a difference locally..
Ballot Breakdown Series: Virtual Education (6:00-7:00pm)
Hosted by: Common Cause
Location: Virtual
Part one of a two part series, Common Cause will be discussing the importance of local elections, and what elections and issues voters will be looking at this year. You can sign-up at the link above.
Monthly Social (6:00-8:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Charlotte
Location: Town Brewing – 800 Grandin Rd Charlotte, NC 28208
Indivisible Charlotte is hosting their monthly social gathering at Town Brewing. This is an opportunity to meet fellow members of the community and discuss critical issues facing the community, state, and country.
Rowan Down Home Monthly Meeting (6:00-8:00pm)
Hosted by: Down Home NC
Location: Rowan Public Library – 201 W Fisher St Salisbury, NC 28144
Meet fellow members of the community Salisbury at Down Home NC’s local chapter meeting.
Thursday, April 9
Indivisible Alamance NC Organizing and Kickoff (6:30-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: Available upon registration
Following the “No Kings” rallies, Indivisible Guilford County is inviting people in Burlington and Alamance County to learn how they can organize their community.
What You Need to Know: AI Data Centers in Your Community (6:30-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Red Wine & Blue
Location: Virtual
Red Wine and Blue will be hosting a virtual info session on the impact AI and data centers will have on local communities.
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 9 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Our Schools, Our Future: Durham Public School Family Gathering (5:45 – 7:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: Holton Career & Resource Center (2nd Floor, Room 2120) – 401 N Driver St, Durham, NC 27703
In support of Durham Public School students and parents, Carolina Federation is hosting an event to allow concerned members of the community to speak out about the issues impacting public education.
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 [email protected] with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
