Tijuana Flats is hosting the Day of Outrageousness on Saturday, October 21st. What this means is that if you act outrageous or dress outrageous you're rewarded with a free street taco. The description of "outrageous" has been left somewhat open-ended. If you're unsure of what to do, they're making it easy by giving you three shortcuts to outrageousness. Download and make this Origami … [Read more...] about Act outrageous and get a free street taco at Tijuana Flats 10/21
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Shredfest in Wendell: free paper shredding and free food
If you need to safely dispose of old documents, bring up to 8 boxes of them to Shredfest at Knott Square, 2451 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell, on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will also be financial and insurance experts there to answer any questions about taxes or insurance. Enjoy FREE hot dogs, Brunswick stew, chips, drinks and desserts! This event is brought to … [Read more...] about Shredfest in Wendell: free paper shredding and free food
North Carolina Bach Festival Benefit Concert (free but donations are appreciated)
The North Carolina Bach Festival Benefit Concert will take place Sunday, October 22nd, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh. Tickets are free, but it's a benefit concert and donations are appreciated. Reserve tickets at the above link. Sopranos Florence Peacock and Helen Wong, oboist Marry Ashley Barret, cellist Roman Placzek, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Bach Festival Benefit Concert (free but donations are appreciated)
Yep Roc 20 Music Festival includes a free show with Mandolin Orange, Jim Lauderdale, more
The Hillsborough-based record label Yep Roc is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a festival, Yep Roc 20, from Thursday, October 19th, 2017, through Saturday, October 21st. Most of the concerts are at Cat's Cradle, and are ticketed. However, the festival includes a free show Saturday, October 21st, at 12 p.m., at River Park, 228 S. Churton St, Hillsborough. Gates open at 11 a.m. Although … [Read more...] about Yep Roc 20 Music Festival includes a free show with Mandolin Orange, Jim Lauderdale, more
Blue Whistler Open Farm + Market
Blue Whistler Farm, at 9923 Roxboro Road, in Bahama, is holding an Open Farm + Market on Saturday, October 14th, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the Facebook event (link above) to see any updates. Here's what they say is going on: Come enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the farm with your family, learning exactly how your food is raised, playing on the swing, and seeing all the adorable … [Read more...] about Blue Whistler Open Farm + Market
3rd Annual Monarch Festival at Sandy Creek Park in Durham
Sandy Creek Park, 3510 Sandy Creek Dr, Durham, is a certified waystation for monarch butterflies as they migrate to Mexico. Celebrate at the 3rd Annual Monarch Festival on Saturday, October 14th, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event for the whole family. There will be free educational materials for all ages, free activities for kids, pollinator plant and milkweed seeds for sale, and … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Monarch Festival at Sandy Creek Park in Durham
Downtown Cary Harvest Festival
The Downtown Cary Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 28th, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., on South Academy Street and beyond. It's a free event, presented by The Heart of Cary Association, and is a chance to enjoy an afternoon in downtown Cary while getting to know Cary's businesses. Costumes are encouraged! Here's some of what's going on: Local arts and crafts vendors Food … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Harvest Festival
Northwood High School’s Trail of Terror
Northwood High School is presenting its 3rd annual Trail of Terror on (appropriately) Friday, October 13th, 2017, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Northwood High School is at Northwood High School Road, Pittsboro. It costs just $5 and benefits the junior class of Northwood High School. It's recommended for middle school kids up to adults. You may also be interested in: Fall Festivals and … [Read more...] about Northwood High School’s Trail of Terror
Free: StrataTag (Electronic Capture the Flag) game in Durham
StrataTag is an electronic version of Capture the Flag that is played on the streets in a city. The StataTag meetup game invites you to join them in a game in Durham Thursday, October 12th, 2017, starting at 6:30 p.m. They'll be meeting at the tables outside of Pour Taproom, 202 N. Corcoran St. Here's the meetup event. RSVP to it to register and get information. Here's the information from … [Read more...] about Free: StrataTag (Electronic Capture the Flag) game in Durham
Eat Drink & Carve at Durham Co-op Market
On October 28th, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Durham Co-op Market, 1111 West Chapel Hill Road, Durham, is providing pumpkin carving tools and inviting you to buy a pumpkin and carve it at the store. At Eat Drink & Carve, bring your creative skills, enjoy a cup of hot apple cider or mulled wine at the outdoor cafe, and see what you can create. Enter your jack-o-lantern in the contest for … [Read more...] about Eat Drink & Carve at Durham Co-op Market