Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines. What's the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile -- the physics of the ball, flippers and bumpers create a different experience every time. Pinball machines feature fun themes, often based on movies or TV shows. The visual art on the machines can be really stunning. Pinball fans … [Read more...] about Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map
Entertainment
Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! At Carrboro Town Commons August 1
Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare is a 20-minute family-friendly musical romp through your favorite Shakespeare plays. All the actors are dressed as clowns! It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, during the Carrboro Really Really Free Market. Performances will be at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. The show is FREE and is presented to … [Read more...] about Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! At Carrboro Town Commons August 1
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Aug. 1
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2026. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors will be selling snacks and beverages. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Aug. 1
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Aug. 1
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays in July and August, 2026, they'll be showing a retro family film for free. The films will be shown at 11 a.m. Tickets will be available at the box office 30 minutes before the start time of the film. Retro Family Days … [Read more...] about Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Aug. 1
Hammered Trivia at R&D Brewing on Wednesdays
R&D Brewing's Seven Saturdays Taproom, at 1399 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, frequently hosts events. You can find them on the events listing on R&D's website, or on their Facebook page. Recurring Events Hammered TriviaWednesdays7 to 9 p.m.Free … [Read more...] about Hammered Trivia at R&D Brewing on Wednesdays
Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass with Redbud July 31
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes FREE concerts on the lawn. There is one remaining concert this year, a bluegrass concert. Keep reading for details. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass with Redbud July 31
Midweek Mix: Free outdoor concert series at The Exchange
Dewitt Carolinas, Inc., in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, has announced the launch of Midweek Mix – Wednesdays at The Exchange Raleigh, a new outdoor concert series at The Park at The Exchange, 1000 Social Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The concerts will take place on Wednesdays from June 24 to July 29, 2026. The event and park bars will open weekly at 5:30 p.m., with live … [Read more...] about Midweek Mix: Free outdoor concert series at The Exchange
Free Outdoor Movie Night at Wendell Baptist Church: David on July 29
Wendell Baptist Church, 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting a free outdoor movie night on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 8 p.m. They'll be showing the movie, David, on the back lawn of the church. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. If it rains they'll move into the large fellowship hall. Popcorn will be provided. … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movie Night at Wendell Baptist Church: David on July 29
Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Play4Life Comics to present this event. Admission is FREE. The event features a dynamic showcase of: Wake Forest Comic-Con is … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con Aug. 22 (free event)
Little Raleigh Radio’s 15th Birthday Party July 26
Little Raleigh Radio is a community-powered audio platform for Raleigh's voices, music, stories and ideas. There are a number of ways to listen. Learn how here. Little Raleigh Radio is celebrating its 15th birthday at a party on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Trophy Brewing Five Points, 207 Bickett Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The first 10 guests get a … [Read more...] about Little Raleigh Radio’s 15th Birthday Party July 26
