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Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals

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Celebrate Mother's Day 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 11, 2025. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother's Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. And … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals

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Mother’s Day: Music and Pampering in Downtown Cary Park May 11

Celebrate Mother's Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Mother's Day: Music & Pampering in the Park takes place Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Academy Pavilion and Plaza. This is a free event. Moms get free chair massages. There will also be creative crafts at the Art Cart, and food available for purchase from a local food truck. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day: Music and Pampering in Downtown Cary Park May 11

Rita’s Ice: $1 Italian Ice with purchase on Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother's Day with this special deal from Rita's Ice. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is offering a $1 Small Italian Ice with a $1 minimum purchase. The offer is redeemable on Rita's app only, and can be used only once. In the Triangle, you'll find Rita's Ice at 921 N. Harrison Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. Its hours are 12 to 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about Rita’s Ice: $1 Italian Ice with purchase on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro May 11

The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mother's Day Sunday Funday Market on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. Enjoy shopping from a variety of vendors. At 12:30 p.m., there will be live music from The Pigeons. Food and beverages available at Fair Game, BMC Brewing, Lilly Den Meats & Eats, Kingston 99, Metal Brixx and JDub's PoBoys. … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro May 11

Fall Back Vintage Market at R&D Brewery May 11

Shop for retro finds at Fall Back Vintage Market on Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at R&D Brewery, 1399 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. 30+ Vintage vendors will be selling vintage clothing, accessories, jewelry, records, furniture, home goods, upcycled creations, fresh plants in vintage vessels, and more! Food trucks will be on hand, and, … [Read more...] about Fall Back Vintage Market at R&D Brewery May 11

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Whole Foods Market’s Mother’s Day deal: 15-stem bunch of tulips for $9.99

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Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for Prime members. Try Prime for 30 days for free. The deal is valid for single-color, multicolor, bicolor and classic 15-stem bunches only. Find more Mother's Day deals and events. Check out a list of places for Mother's … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Market’s Mother’s Day deal: 15-stem bunch of tulips for $9.99

Letterland Days at Pullen Park May 5-11

The very popular family event, Letterland, returns to Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, from May 5 to 11, 2025. The fun event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Letterland promotes literacy for young children, with characters for each letter, making learning to read fun. Each day kids can join in a scavenger hunt to locate their favorite Letterlander cutouts … [Read more...] about Letterland Days at Pullen Park May 5-11

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The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro May 11

The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina.  It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2025 … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro May 11

Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10

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Sanford, NC invites you to dive into everything strawberry on May 10, 2025! Strawberry Jammin’ is a celebration of the fruit that’s dear to many of our hearts and taste buds. Sanford, in Lee County, is about a 45 minute drive to the southwest of Raleigh. It's about 23 minutes to the south of Pittsboro, and about 37 minutes to the west of Fuquay-Varina. This festival is well worth the drive from … [Read more...] about Strawberry Jammin’ in Sanford May 10

Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day

Firefly Farm, at 4911 Hunt Road in Hillsborough, offers visitors a chance to pick their own flowers and create bouquets. When you visit you may also purchase seasonal produce, meet the farm's animals, take a shady walk around a pond, enjoy a picnic, and more. U-Pick Flowers U-pick flowers open for the season on May 10, 2025, just in time for Mother's Day. The variety of flowers will vary … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm’s U-pick flower season starts May 10 — just in time for Mother’s Day

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