There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should be aware of. Kids can play online games, watch video clips of children's TV shows, and get free printables. Also, don't forget: your library card offers you … [Read More...]
Updated Virtual Events Calendar — watch concerts and more from your home for free
Due to the current situation, many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Triangle on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up "canceled" signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't marked as canceled most likely have been canceled. That live events calendar will be ready to go when we get past this. For now, our focus … [Read More...]
Don’t have a library card but want to download books (and more)? Wake County and Durham County Libraries have you covered.
Updates: All the libraries are now temporarily closed. However, Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries have enabled you to get a temporary library card online that you can use for online services, like downloading books and audiobooks. Durham County Library: As long as Durham County Library is closed, any Durham County resident, even people without a library card, can access … [Read More...]
Live streams for kids, including children’s concerts, zoo visits, authors reading, art lessons, more
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. These will take place on … [Read More...]
Many events are being canceled — here’s a list
Many major events are being canceled. Here at Triangle on the Cheap, we're updating our posts about the events, and our event calendar, just as soon as we learn about a cancellation, but there is no way to continually check the hundreds of events on our calendar. For that reason, please check with the venue or organizer. Within every one of our posts about events we include a link to the … [Read More...]
Winter Highlights
Black History Month events in the Triangle 2020
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, … [Read More...]
February in the Triangle — the top things to do
February packs a lot of fun into 29 days in 2020. After all, there's an extra day for Leap Year. Plan your month with … [Read More...]
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because … [Read More...]
Winter Festivals in the Triangle
There are many annual festivals in the Triangle to look forward to the next couple months. Here’s a list of some of the … [Read More...]
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Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh–a list of upcoming events
Free and cheap things to do in Durham–a list of upcoming events
Free and cheap things to do in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough–a list of upcoming events
Shopping
Upcoming markets in the Triangle: vintage, handmade, more
5 thrift shops to check out in Cary (bonus: a huge list of thrift stores across the Triangle)
125 Triangle thrift shops, consignment shops, antique & vintage shops, used bookstores
Triangle Spring Consignment Sales 2020
Check out these 5 Raleigh thrift stores (bonus: a huge list of thrift stores across the Triangle)
Interactive maps of yard sales in the Triangle this weekend
Triangle Events Calendar
Triangle Events Calendar
The Triangle events calendar features free and cheap things to do every day in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and elsewhere in the Triangle. You’ll find concerts, festivals, fitness events, and much more.
