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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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...]

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...]

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...]

65+ free and cheap things for kids in the Triangle to do during Spring Break 2026
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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Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 20 to 25, 2026, Library Fest … [Read More...]
Elisabeth von Trapp — FREE concert in Cary Apr. 25
From the family that inspired "The Sound of Music", Elisabeth von Trapp is performing in a FREE concert on April 25, … [Read More...]
Mother’s Day at Fenton
Mother's Day at Fenton is a special event on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon … [Read More...]
The Little Pagan Faire at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship May 2
Triangle Area Pagan Alliance (TAPA) and Eno River CUUPS are hosting Little Pagan Faire on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 … [Read More...]
Get Wild: Creek Critters with Triangle Land Conservancy May 2
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in … [Read More...]
Shakespeare in the Parks: Free professional productions of As You Like throughout the Triangle
Switch Theatre is presenting Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It -- free professional productions around the … [Read More...]
Shakespeare in the Park — a free evening of performances at North Carolina Museum on Apr. 23
Carolina Shakespeare is presenting Shakespeare in the Park on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the … [Read More...]
Parking re-opening at Duke Gardens on Apr. 8 — learn about 10 botanical gardens in the Triangle, including a map
The Triangle is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. Some are sprawling … [Read More...]
Plants & Pops: Plant Swap at Locopops Apr. 12
Locopops Dessert Cafe, at 600 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a special event for home gardeners who … [Read More...]
Sip and Spin Vinyl Night at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street, April 12, and more
Oaklyn Springs Taproom can be found at 505 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing … [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
Ring in 2026 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are … [Read More...]

Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
By Jody Mace
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
By Jody Mace
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a … [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...]

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...]

