Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Heritage Tour, and more…
Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is presenting live music on Sunday evening, starting April 13, 2025. This concert series continues through the summer and part of the fall. The concerts take place on Sundays at 7 p.m. Concerts have no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. Read on to see the band schedule for a few dates of the concert … [Read more...] about Southern Village’s Sundays at Sundown Music Series
420 Day Events and Deals
420 Day is an unofficial day on April 20 celebrating cannabis culture. Here in North Carolina, the legality is a complicated issue, but there are many products that are available legally. We have no comments here about the legality or safety of any products. But, as you might imagine, here on Triangle on the Cheap we do have a list of events and deals to celebrate 420 day on or around April 20, … [Read more...] about 420 Day Events and Deals
Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days
On May 2 and 3, 2025, Lowe’s is giving away FREE spring flowers (1.5-pint annual) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Color of the flower may vary. Registration required. The offer is only available in-store, while supplies last. The giveaway is a FREE Member Gift for spring — part of the home improvement store’s MyLowe’s Rewards loyalty program. Here’s how to get your FREE flowers: The … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for two days
Free Family Concert by Durham Symphony Orchestra April 26
The Durham Symphony Orchestra performs affordably priced and free concerts in a wide variety of community spaces, including Durham’s landmark venues The Carolina Theatre and the Hayti Heritage Center. On Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 3 p.m. Durham Symphony is presenting a free family concert at Emily Krzyzewski Center, 904 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. Kidznotes students … [Read more...] about Free Family Concert by Durham Symphony Orchestra April 26
Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
The Raleigh Greek Festival will take place May 31 to June 2, 2024, at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours of Raleigh Greek Festival: Admission is $5.50 and free for kids under age 13. A portion of all proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon. Enjoy: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity and Team … [Read more...] about Raleigh Greek Festival May 30 to June 1
Durham Greek Festival May 3-4
Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025 St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting the very popular event at the church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC. It's 1/2 mile south of I-40 Exit 274. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Enjoy fabulous Greek food and scrumptious … [Read more...] about Durham Greek Festival May 3-4
Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…
The town of Broadway, NC, is hosting Broadway Our Way on April 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Broadway Our Way is a free street festival that includes live music, a street fair, kids' activities, a food truck rodeo, and more. The free festival takes place on Main Street in downtown Broadway, NC. Broadway is a small town in Lee County, close to Sanford. It's about 48 minutes to the … [Read more...] about Broadway Our Way Street Festival includes live music, kids’ activities, street fair, more…
Book Signing and Reading at Ruckus Pizza for Starfish’s Day at the Beach, plus Trivia, Music Bingo and Open Mics
Ruckus Pizza hosts weekly trivia, and more, at all of its locations. Read on for a list of locations, and what each one's weekly schedule is. Ruckus Pizza also hosts special events. Book Reading and Signing Attend the Book Launch Party for Starfish's Day at the Beach, taking place at two locations of Ruckus Pizza. Each event features: Book Launch Party in MorrisvilleSaturday, April … [Read more...] about Book Signing and Reading at Ruckus Pizza for Starfish’s Day at the Beach, plus Trivia, Music Bingo and Open Mics
Free Shakespeare in the Park — an afternoon of performances in Raleigh
Carolina Shakespeare is presenting an all-afternoon Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park will be at Raleigh Rose Garden's Louise "Scotty" Stephenson Amphitheatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event, presented in partnership with Raleigh Little Theatre, is FREE to the public and suitable for all ages. The festival … [Read more...] about Free Shakespeare in the Park — an afternoon of performances in Raleigh