On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, only, guests can mark “taxes done” by receiving a free Original Glazed dozen when they purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price in shop or drive-thru. Limit two dozen per guest. Guests who order any dozen online at regular price for pickup or delivery can use the promo code “TAXBREAK” to receive an Original Glazed dozen for FREE! Limit one free dozen when … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: On Tax Day buy dozen, get dozen Original Glazed for free
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Chill Out Day at Kona Ice — Free Shaved Ice on Tax Day
Kona Ice is turning Tax Day into Chill Out Day! On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Kona Ice Trucks throughout the country are offering a free Kona Ice to guests. No purchase is required. The giveaway is available during limited hours, determined by each truck on Tax Day. You can use the map on this page (or below) to find out where a Kona Ice Truck will be near you on April 15, giving out free … [Read more...] about Chill Out Day at Kona Ice — Free Shaved Ice on Tax Day
Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Hub RTP is hosting a mid-week lunch break concert on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shuffle will take place March through June, 2026, and then September through October. It's free to attend. There will be a new artist-in-residence featured each month. At the opening event on March 4, 2026, the first 100 attendees will get a free ice cream. The music will take place at 3151 Elion … [Read more...] about Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new season of the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for March 18 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Taxi Drive Apr. 19
The Hillsborough Classic Film Society is a group that shows classic, foreign and independent films once a month, at 2 p.m. Most screenings are at the Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC. The Passmore Center is next to the Orange County SportsPlex. At each event, an expert speaker will set the background for the film. There is also free popcorn! The events are free to … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Classic Film Society: Taxi Drive Apr. 19
The Raleigh Uke Jam Apr. 16 — experienced and beginner ukulele players welcome!
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. Please note that there will be no jam on April 2, 2026. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam Apr. 16 — experienced and beginner ukulele players welcome!
North Hills Kids — free weekly activities for preschoolers
North Hills Kids is back for spring of 2026! North Hill Kids will feature FREE themed kids' events every Tuesday from April 7 to May 12, 2026, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The activities take place on The Commons, the green turf space next to Ben & Jerry's and Sunglass Hut. These activities are for preschool-aged children. Some activities have limited supplies. First come, first served. The … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids — free weekly activities for preschoolers
Mini Med School — monthly series from UNC School of Medicine
UNC School of Medicine is presenting a free monthly lecture series, Mini Med School, at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. All ages are welcome. You can also attend on Zoom. More information and a registration link. Mini Med School takes place once a month (usually a Tuesday) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mini Med School Schedule … [Read more...] about Mini Med School — monthly series from UNC School of Medicine
Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s April 14
Ben & Jerry's is hosting Free Cone Day on April 14, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. No purchase required! (It's really free.) Participating shops only. Limit one cone per customer. You might want to check with your favorite scoop shop to make sure they're participating. In previous years, Ben & Jerry's has scooped more than a million free cones! Find a scoop shop near you. … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s April 14
