Chatham Artists Guild is holding their Spring Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Explore original artwork from professional guild artists. There will also be live music throughout the day and local food and drinks from businesses at The Plant. Exhibiting artists include: … [Read more...] about Chatham Artists Guild Spring Festival May 17
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — May 11
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — May 11
Discounts on Carolina Hurricanes gear
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Get ready for the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Carolina Hurricanes! with discounts on certain Carolina Hurricanes jerseys, hoodies, sweatshirts, scarves and more. In addition, use promo code 39SHIP and get free shipping on orders over $39, for a limited time. Or, if you're seeing this on May 10, get 25% off with code MOMS. You can't use both, though. Also, some … [Read more...] about Discounts on Carolina Hurricanes gear
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 the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. If you're looking at this list before May 11, please check the weekend list of free and cheap things to do. You'll find … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend by visiting a flower farm, enjoying a free concert, walking through a garden, buying great local chocolate and more. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother's Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4
The North Carolina State Capitol, at 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a FREE family event. This downtown Raleigh celebration will complement a morning parade organized by the N.C. Department of Labor and evening fireworks at Dix Park organized by the City of … [Read more...] about Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4
Book Festival at Durham Central Park May 30
Mend My Broken Pieces is hosting a Book Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. At this free, family-friendly community event you will connect with local authors and vendors. Food vendors and craft vendors will also be on site. Various genres of books will be highlighted, including poetry, children's books and … [Read more...] about Book Festival at Durham Central Park May 30
STEAM Lab for kids May 16 and 30
Durham Parks and Recreation is offering STEAM Lab to kids ages 5-8 on May 16 and 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration is required. This interactive class introduces children to the exciting world of STEAM through hands-on projects and challenges. Participants will engage in simple engineering tasks, … [Read more...] about STEAM Lab for kids May 16 and 30
Queen Bee Bash at SEEDS in Durham May 16: bee hive demos, arts and crafts more…
SEEDS, at 706 Gilbert Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its 2nd Annual Queen Bee Bash on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Join for the second annual Queen Bee Bash at Seeds! The Queen Bee Bash celebrates caregivers in whatever form they take – parents, older siblings, mentors, grandparents and other guardian figures – as well as the families they … [Read more...] about Queen Bee Bash at SEEDS in Durham May 16: bee hive demos, arts and crafts more…
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
