Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026. 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 16 and 17
Free Concert by New River Ensemble for Kids and Families at Meredith College — with a chance to play music too on May 10
Meredith College is hosting a FREE concert with New River Ensemble for kids and families. The concert takes place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 3 to 3:45 p.m., at Carswell Recital Hall, Wainwright Music Building, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the door. American Tales is a multimedia program that combines children’s … [Read more...] about Free Concert by New River Ensemble for Kids and Families at Meredith College — with a chance to play music too on May 10
Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16
Hugger Mugger, 229 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC, is hosting Carolina Indie Fest, a FREE two-day, outdoor music festival, on May 15 and 16, 2026. Look for updates on Carolina Indie Fest's Facebook page. Sanford is a bit to the southwest of the Triangle, but it's close enough to make a very easy day trip. It's a 43 minute drive from Raleigh, a 30 minute drive from Apex, and a 22 minute drive from … [Read more...] about Carolina Indie Fest — free music festival in Sanford May 15 and 16
Free Wine Tastings at Taylor’s Wine Shop
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just past the vet … [Read more...] about Free Wine Tastings at Taylor’s Wine Shop
Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2026: freebies and deals
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 to 8, 2026, so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long. Make sure to click each link to get all the details. As always, participation might vary, so if the deal is from a chain make sure to verify … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2026: freebies and deals
City of Raleigh Museum’s Family Fun Day: Airplanes! May 9
City of Raleigh Museum's mission is to "Preserve Raleigh's Past for the Future." It's supported by the nonprofit Friends of the COR Museum. The museum is at 220 Fayetteville Street, in the 1874 Briggs Building in historic downtown Raleigh. Admission is free, although a $5 donation is suggested and can be placed in the donation box in the gift shop. Hours: Learn about more free museums to … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum’s Family Fun Day: Airplanes! May 9
Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry at Downtown Cary Park May 2
Magic will fill Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NC, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 4 to 10:30 p.m., when the park hosts Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizadry. This is a free event for all ages. It's not a drop-off event, so please stay with your children. Step into a world where magic stirs in every corner of Downtown Cary Park. Explore herbology gardens, craft your own … [Read more...] about Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry at Downtown Cary Park May 2
Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents May 5 and 17
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents May 5 and 17
Order your pets’ medications on Chewy and get 20% off your first order
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If your pet regular takes medications, even heartworm/flea/tick preventatives, you can probably save some money by ordering from Chewy.com. Right now there's a promo code to get $20 off your first Chewy Pharmacy order of $49+. (And if your pet does need medication, you know how expensive it can be!) Use promo code RXSPRING20. This promo code is good only through May 3, 2026. Alternately, you … [Read more...] about Order your pets’ medications on Chewy and get 20% off your first order
Discounts on Carolina Hurricanes gear, with free shipping
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Get ready for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs 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. These are a few of the discounted items. Please know that prices might changes, and these items are likely to sell out. Also, sizes in some of the items … [Read more...] about Discounts on Carolina Hurricanes gear, with free shipping
