Friday, June 5, 2026, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts! Read on for special … [Read More...]
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Top Things to do in the Triangle in June — big list of events!
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25 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2026
Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2026. Have … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
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Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
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Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
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Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café June 5
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National Donut Day 2026 — where to get free & discount donuts June 5
By Jody Mace
Friday, June 5, 2026, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts! Read on for special … [Read More...]
Guitar Hero Competition at Crank Arm Brewing Company Raleigh, more
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Free Farmers’ Market at Lakewood YMCA Durham June 6
EatWell Exchange is hosting a free farmers' market on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10 a.m., at Lakewood YMCA, 2119 Chapel … [Read More...]
Father’s Day Dad Rock by DEADS at Compass Rose Brewery, June 20
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Black Farmers’ Market: June 7 in Durham
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Buy a Costco membership and receive a $20 or $40 digital Costco shop card
Costco is offering an incentive to new members. When you join, you receive a Digital Shop Card. Read on for details. … [Read More...]
College students get 15% off at IKEA this summer
College students can save 15% at IKEA this summer, through September 30, 2026. This is a one-time use discount, so plan … [Read More...]
Salsa at the Park: Free live music and dance event in Knightdale with Oak City Music Collective
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Get Down @ The Plant June 13: Full day of live music, followed by International Dance Night
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Get Down @ The Plant on Saturday, June 13, 2026, … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
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Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
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Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
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Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
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Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
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Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
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25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
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Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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