Sisters of Purpose Enterprise is hosting its first outdoor community giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It takes place on the corner of Hyde Park and Liberty Street, Durham, North Carolina (next to Long Meadow Park.) Anyone in need of new to gently used clothing and footwear is encouraged to come out and select as much as they need. This giveaway is for men, women, and … [Read more...] about Sisters of Purpose Clothing and Lunch Giveaway Aug. 22
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Cary Really Really Free Market Aug. 22
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 Cary Really Really Free Market Aug. 22
National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina Aug. 21
The Fuquay-Varina Police Department is hosting a National Night Out Celebration on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place in the Target parking lot at 3200 Gold Ring Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The event includes: … [Read more...] about National Night Out in Fuquay-Varina Aug. 21
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market Aug 17
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market will be taking place the third Monday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Southern Village Green, 401 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The next one takes place August 17, 2026. Please make sure to follow @chapelhillrrfm on Instagram for updates. At a free market, everything is freely given. Take what you need or want. There's no buying, … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market Aug 17
Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Aug. 16
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like: a market where everything is free. It's scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of every month from March to October in 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina: Please check the Eventbrite page for any updates to these dates. You might also find updates and more events of interest at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Aug. 16
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 8 monthly markets where you can shop for free
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer free … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 8 monthly markets where you can shop for free
Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Aug. 15
Food Not Bombs hosts a free meal on the 3rd Saturday of every month, at 1 p.m., at Chatham Square, 219 Chatham Square, Siler City, North Carolina. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. In addition, there will be a small Really Really Free Market at the same time. At a Really Really Free Market, people give items away. There's no buying, selling or bartering. If you have items … [Read more...] about Free Meal and Free Market in Siler City Aug. 15
Durham Really Really Free Market Aug. 15
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money involved. Durham Really Really free Market generally takes place on the third Saturday of the month, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Orchard Park, 1000 S Duke Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market Aug. 15
The People’s Free Market in Clayton Aug. 15
Down Home North Carolina hosts The People's Free Market monthly at Phillip R. Wright Community Park, 988 Powhatan Road, Clayton, North Carolina. At a free market, like this one, you can bring stuff you want to give away, and take what you want or need. There is no buying, selling or trading. Just sharing! If you bring items, please make sure to bring home what hasn't been taken by the end of the … [Read more...] about The People’s Free Market in Clayton Aug. 15
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Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!) Also, right now, membership is 25% off for the first year, bringing the cost down to $15, with automatic renewal. Not … [Read more...] about Save 25% on AARP Membership, plus get a free pickleball set or trunk organizer when you join
