Tacos 'n Taps is coming to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026, from … [Read More...]
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Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show April 10-12
Your projects begin here!The Southern Ideal Home Show returns April 10 to 12, 2026, at the North Carolina State … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
If you're looking at this list before Monday, March 30, 2026, check out the list of free and cheap things to do this … [Read More...]

Whimstay is a new way to save big on last-minute travel
As you make travel plans, especially if you're planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through … [Read More...]

65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
By Jody Mace
For most public schools in the Triangle, Spring Break, including weekends, starts March 28, 2026, and ends April 6. Some … [Read More...]

Updated! 50+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
By Jody Mace
Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2026 in Raleigh, … [Read More...]
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Spring Vendor Fair at Bull City Ciderworks, Durham on April 26, with local handmade goods, specialty food vendors, and more!
Bull City Ciderworks, 305 South Roxboro Street in Durham, creates hard cider with 100% apple juice (no high fructose … [Read More...]
Free Comedy Night at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., April 16, more
Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., at 7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, is a newcomer to the Raleigh brewing scene. They're … [Read More...]
Cheers to 3 Years Anniversary Party at Edit Beer Co. on April 25, beer specials, live music, and more
Edit Beer Co., at 1911 Sego Ct., Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a craft brewery with 20 taps and a mix of beers … [Read More...]
BarkFest 2026 at Compass Rose Brewery, April 18, with a superhero dog costume contest and more
Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on … [Read More...]
Free Comedy Open Mic at Clouds Brewing Taproom on Thursdays, and more…
Clouds Brewing has two locations in the Triangle: They frequently host events and you can find them all on their … [Read More...]
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Taxi Drive Apr. 19
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 … [Read More...]
Grace-Filled Free Market at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church on May 2
Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church, 4926 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a Grace Filled Free Market … [Read More...]
Swingin’ Barn Dance with Durham Jazz Orchestra on May 1 — pay what you can!
Sunrise Community Farm Center, 6407 Millhouse Road, Chapel Hill, NC, is a community farm inclusive of all ages, … [Read More...]
Equity Before Birth’s 5th Annual Dance Party Apr. 17
Equity Before Birth is hosting its 5th annual Dance Party in honor of Black Maternal Health Week on Friday, April 17, … [Read More...]
Win tickets to Tacos ‘n Taps in Cary — plus, a discount for everyone!
Tacos 'n Taps is coming to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026, from … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many … [Read More...]

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
By Jody Mace
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Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
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Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts … [Read More...]

Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
By Jody Mace
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
By Jody Mace
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
By Jody Mace
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will … [Read More...]

Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
By Jody Mace
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider … [Read More...]

Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
By Jody Mace
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, … [Read More...]

Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the … [Read More...]

Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be … [Read More...]

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make … [Read More...]

Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right … [Read More...]

Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of … [Read More...]

25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
By Jody Mace
You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many … [Read More...]

Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning … [Read More...]

