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21 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2022

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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 2022. 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 21 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2022

Free summer meals for kids in 2022

Free, nutritious meals are available this summer to children who receive free or reduced-price school meals. The meals are provided by Summer Food Services Program, funded by the federal government.  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 … [Read more...] about Free summer meals for kids in 2022

Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle in 2022 (updated again!)

There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of free summer concert series for 2022 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 2022 (updated again!)

Free (and cheap) bowling for kids this summer in the Triangle 2022

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. The following information is for the summer of 2022. Kids Bowl Free Kids Bowl Free is a free summer bowling for kids. Registered children can … [Read more...] about Free (and cheap) bowling for kids this summer in the Triangle 2022

Dix Park’s sunflower field — and 12 more sunflower fields to visit in and near the Triangle this summer

There will be sunflowers at Dix Park again in 2022! The City of Raleigh has planted 198,000 sunflower seeds. The sunflowers are expected to be in bloom in mid-July. Did you know the last few years the North Carolina Museum of Art also planted sunflowers, and that there are trails between the two spots? Read on to learn the details about the sunflowers at Dix Park and NCMA, as well as 10 … [Read more...] about Dix Park’s sunflower field — and 12 more sunflower fields to visit in and near the Triangle this summer

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Best of summer

Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)

Outdoor movies are a hugely popular even in the warm months in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond.  Read on to see a day-by-day list of outdoor movies.  Take a look at the calendar and follow the links for details. Many of these events are free, but some require ticket purchase, and are likely to sell out.   Upcoming Drive-in and Outdoor Movies … [Read more...] about 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

Posted by emily Filed Under: Best of summer · Kids

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

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