A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is freely given. The Cary Really Really Free Market takes place the fourth Saturday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Walnut Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, North Carolina. Look for more … [Read more...] about First Anniversary of Cary Really Really Free Market Feb. 28
Repair Café in Hillsborough Feb. 28: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. They have periodic Repair Café Workshops where you can bring in your … [Read more...] about Repair Café in Hillsborough Feb. 28: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
Paperback $1 Pop-Up Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library Feb. 28
Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is holding a Paperback Pop-Up Sale on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They're making room for more books with the sale of hundreds of mass market paperbacks at $1 each. All books are categorized by genre so you can browse your favorite - whether it's romance, … [Read more...] about Paperback $1 Pop-Up Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library Feb. 28
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market Kick-Off Show Feb. 28
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town Market Kickoff Show on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This free, family-friendly event will feature lots of vendors, activities cosplay and more.S how up in your best cosplay fit and take the spotlight in our cosplay runway, complete … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market Kick-Off Show Feb. 28
Purim Celebrations in the Triangle
Purim is many Jewish kids' favorite holiday. It's got it all -- costumes, pastries, noise, games. Purim commemorates the thwarting of the plans to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. The story is told in the Book of Esther, and dates to the 5th century BC. Read on to learn a little bit about the holiday, the traditions associated with it, and how you can celebrate Purim in the … [Read more...] about Purim Celebrations in the Triangle
Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 14
Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, is presenting the first annual Celebrate Smithfield: International Culture Fair on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to explore and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions that have shaped Smithfield into the vibrant and unique town it is today. The International Culture Fair showcases the rich heritage of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Smithfield — International Culture Fair March 14
UNC Science Expo April 11
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our community — as a part of the North Carolina Science Festival. UNC Science Expo takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026. Check back soon for the hours. Last year it was from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo takes place at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about UNC Science Expo April 11
Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
The Tarheel Antiques Festival is a large antique event that takes place April 10 and 11, 2026, at Lloyds Farm, 226 North Lloyd's Dairy Road, Efland, North Carolina. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are $5, with kids ages 12 and under admitted for free. You can also buy a weekend pass for $7. Get free simple antique appraisals with paid … [Read more...] about Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell: beard-styling station, live music, and more
Bearded Bee Brewing, at 20 E Campen Street, Wendell, North Carolina, hosts frequent events at its Downtown Wendell location. You can find all the events on their website, plus updates on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Upcoming Events #BackToThe2010s with DJ SkylanFriday, February 27, 20267 to 10:30 p.m.Free Throwback to the 2010s with this dance party full of all your … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell: beard-styling station, live music, and more
Wendell Crawl O’Green March 17
Wendell Crawl O-Green is a St. Patrick's Day bar crawl through downtown Wendell. It takes place Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m. Stop at each one and pick up your Crawl O'Green board. Make the required minimum purchase at each location (amounts may vary) and get your board stamped. Turn your board in at your final destination and score a custom Wendell Crawl O'Green prize, while … [Read more...] about Wendell Crawl O’Green March 17
