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Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in … [Read More...]

Cinco de Mayo celebrations and deals in the Triangle for 2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a mix of parties, restaurant … [Read More...]

Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2026: freebies and deals
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 to 8, 2026, so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this … [Read More...]

Nurses Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals 2026
Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2026, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year … [Read More...]

Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
By Jody Mace
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. We are updating a list of outdoor concert … [Read More...]
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The Market at Raleigh Iron Works May 9
Join Triangle Pop-Up the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for The Market at Raleigh Iron Works, at … [Read More...]
Whole Foods Market’s Mother’s Day deal: 15-stem bunch of tulips for $9.99
Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 6 to 12, 2026, get a 15-stem bunch … [Read More...]
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 5 monthly markets where you can shop for free
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is … [Read More...]
Cary Really Really Free Market May 23
A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give … [Read More...]
Raleigh Really Really Free Market May 10
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. … [Read More...]
Hillsborough Really Really Free Market May 17
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like: a market where everything is free. It's … [Read More...]
Durham Really Really Free Market May 16
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need and take … [Read More...]
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in May
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 28 acres of … [Read More...]
Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
Durham Parks & Recreation's newest event series, Party in YOUR Park, brings family fun to neighborhood parks. It … [Read More...]
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
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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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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
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Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
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
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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
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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
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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...]

