A roughly 70-mile path through the United States, from Oregon to South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st. The Triangle is not in the path of totality. In the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas, about 93% of the sun will be eclipsed by the moon, around 2:41 p.m. Read more about the eclipse and about some of the events taking place within the path of … [Read More...]
125 free things to do in the Triangle this week
Plan your week on the cheap in the Triangle with this list of free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. This list goes from Monday, August 21st, 2017, to Sunday, August 27th. Triangle on the Cheap has a lot of ideas for free and cheap things to do, so make sure to subscribe by email. Your email address will never be shared, sold, or spammed. We're also on Facebook … [Read More...]
8 places you can still get solar eclipse glasses in the Triangle (and how to watch if you can’t)
If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. If you’re like us and stuck working you’ll still want some eclipse glasses to safely catch the (roughly) 95-percent-eclipse spectacle in the Triangle. If you have glasses already, check this list of criteria to make sure your choice is … [Read More...]
7 places you can still get solar eclipse glasses in the Triangle (and how to watch if you can’t)
If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. If you’re like us and stuck working you’ll still want some eclipse glasses to safely catch the (roughly) 95-percent-eclipse spectacle in the Triangle. If you have glasses already, check this list of criteria to make sure your choice is … [Read More...]
125 Triangle thrift shops, consignment shops, antique & vintage shops, used bookstores
Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a big list of 125+ thrift stores, consignment and resale stores, used book stores, antique and vintage shops in the Triangle. So far we've included Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough. We will be adding more towns soon! There can be a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store and there's some overlap. … [Read More...]
Summer Movies
When the sun goes down the movies start. All over the Triangle there are free movies aimed at both kids and adults. See a list of almost 20 summer movies series.Triangle Event Calendar
Don't miss out! Find upcoming budget-friendly things to do around Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and more.
Free and cheap summer fun for kids
Free fishing clinics, sky-watching, more. Here's a big list of free and cheap things to do in the Triangle with your kids during summer break.
Summer Concert Series
No matter what type of music you prefer, you'll find a free outdoor concert for you. They take place in parks, shopping centers and city streets. Free things to do this weekend
Plan your weekend on the cheap with this list of free things to do in the Triangle.Farmers Markets
Buy fresh, local produce at Triangle Farmers Markets.Brewery Calendar
Your go-to source for brewery events in the Triangle. Tours, live music, trivia nights, festivals and much more.
15 Best Hikes in the Triangle
Lace up your boots. Here's a curated list of the 15 best hikes in the Triangle.Food and drink deals and events
Food and drink deals and events in the Triangle. Food festivals, food truck rodeos, food freebies and BOGO deals.
