There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of free summer concert series for 2021 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Smithfield, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle in 2021 (updated!)
Best of summer
Dix Park’s sunflower fields (and 12 more in or near the Triangle!)
The sunflowers at Dix Park have started to bloom! On July 15th, Dorothea Dix Park announced on Facebook, that blooms have started to show up in the field. The City took 2020 off from planting the sunflower field in order to discourage crowds. They still won't hold SunFest in 2021, but at least you should be able to enjoy that incredible photo op this summer. And did you know that the North … [Read more...] about Dix Park’s sunflower fields (and 12 more in or near the Triangle!)
Drive-in and outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)
Outdoor movies and pop-up drive-in movies are continuing well into the summer in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. Drive-in movies, in particular, are experiencing a resurgence. Permanent drive-in theaters, like Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre in Henderson, have exploded in popularity, and we're starting to see pop-up drive-in movie theaters throughout the region, including at farms, … [Read more...] about Drive-in and outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)
Places to Cool Off in the Triangle–pools, splash pads and swimming holes
The weather is heating up, and we're all looking for a way to cool down. Here's a big list of swimming pools, splash pads, and swimming holes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the surrounding area. In addition to the facilities on this list, area YMCAs offer swimming to members. Haw River Watershed and Jordan Lake There are multiple places to swim throughout the Haw River … [Read more...] about Places to Cool Off in the Triangle–pools, splash pads and swimming holes
17 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2021
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Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2021. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might add it! Also, make sure to check out list of summer … [Read more...] about 17 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2021
Free (and cheap) bowling for kids this summer in the Triangle 2021
There are two programs that make bowling very affordable to families in the summer. Kids Bowl Free offers kids two free games every day, and the AMF Summer Games program has a low cost for the whole summer. Read on to learn about each one. Kids Bowl Free Kids Bowl Free is a free summer bowling for kids. Registered children can bowl 2 games a day for free, all summer. The age … [Read more...] about Free (and cheap) bowling for kids this summer in the Triangle 2021
Free summer meals for kids in 2020
Free, nutritious meals are available to children this summer through the Summer Food Services Program, funded by the federal government. Children do not need to feel out any forms. Visit this site to see if there are participating locations in your community. Or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English), or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish) between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Or … [Read more...] about Free summer meals for kids in 2020
9 Food Truck Rodeos and Rallies in the Triangle
Somehow food just seems to taste better when it comes from a truck. It can't be explained. It's even better when there are lots of trucks to choose from. Here's a list of some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. We're listing food truck events that are somewhat regularly scheduled. Know of others that should be listed? Just email jody@triangleonthecheap.com. We've included a … [Read more...] about 9 Food Truck Rodeos and Rallies in the Triangle
