Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
Looking for a summer camp in the Triangle for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents about summer camps in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early, and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in advance so you know what you want to … [Read more...] about Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Wicked (For Good) on May 22
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Wicked (For Good) on May 22
15+ gift cards that come with bonus offers — buy for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, and more
If you have gift-giving occasions this spring, including Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations and more. consider gift cards. Many gift cards come with a bonus card offer. Give the gift card and keep the bonus card for yourself! Or, hear me out, just buy a gift card to your favorite restaurant and keep the bonus card too. Most bonus offers are available only online, not in-store. Make … [Read more...] about 15+ gift cards that come with bonus offers — buy for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, and more
Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Bike Month with a free Campfire and Movie on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. There will be a short film by Carrboro's Darryl Jones as the sun sets. Then enjoy E.T. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy s'mores … [Read more...] about Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
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LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter On Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., build a Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you. It's … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling May 3
The Durham Craft Market is celebrating 20 years of bringing you beautiful, locally made goods with a special event. Spring Fling Market will take place under the pavilion in Durham Central Park, 401 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition the artists displaying and selling their work, Spring Fling features: Member Artists Guest … [Read more...] about The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling May 3
Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
The Plant, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting a Strawberry Social on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event is a celebration of all things strawberry. Free to attend and for all ages. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is celebrating National Italian Ice Day on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Get a FREE small Italian Ice with the purchase of a treat. To get the freebie, you need to purchase using Rita's app. The single-use reward will be available to be claimed in the app. The purchased treat can not be a kids size treat. One free treat per app account. The deal is available … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
