National Coffee Day is Tuesday, September 29th, 2020. Every year, several businesses offer free coffee, or special coffee deals. As we hear about deals for National Coffee Day 2020, we will post. If you know of others, especially locally owned businesses, let me know and we'll add them to the list. National Coffee Day Deals for 2020 Krispy … [Read more...] about Freebies and deals for National Coffee Day 2020
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Drive-in and outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)
Outdoor movies are a summer tradition in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. The summer of 2020, obviously, was not a normal summer. However, there are still lots of chances to catch a movie outdoors. Drive-in movies 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 … [Read more...] about Drive-in and outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list (more just added)
152 free and cheap things to do this week in the Triangle
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Updated: Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2020
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of haunted trails, corn mazes, fall farm activities and more, for the 2020 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but worth checking out. This year, things will be a little bit different. There are some … [Read more...] about Updated: Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2020
Kersey Valley Sunflower Extravaganza (plus a big list of other sunflower fields in the Triangle)
City of Raleigh did not plant the summer sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park in 2020. However, we are working to keep up to date on other sunflower opportunities in the Triangle, so please read on for a list of where to find fields of sunflowers. Here is a statement from City of Raleigh: For the past two years, the 5-acre field of sunflowers has drawn thousands of … [Read more...] about Kersey Valley Sunflower Extravaganza (plus a big list of other sunflower fields in the Triangle)
Big list of farmers markets in the Triangle — updated
Listing of farmers markets in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Chatham County, Cary, and more. See one we can add? Fill us in! Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've listed, we've indicated if it's currently open, and, if not, when it will be. If we couldn't find any … [Read more...] about Big list of farmers markets in the Triangle — updated
Voting in NC: How to track your ballot (and more voting info, including curbside voting, finding an early voting site, and more)
If you are eligible to vote in North Carolina, you are eligible to vote by mail, with an absentee ballot. You do not need to be living away from North Carolina to do this. No special circumstances are required. Every voter is eligible to vote by absentee ballot. You do not have to mail your absentee ballot. You can bring it to your county's Board of Elections office, and drop it … [Read more...] about Voting in NC: How to track your ballot (and more voting info, including curbside voting, finding an early voting site, and more)
Updated with new ideas! 100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
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Your kids have been home for a while, and at some point you might have heard the words "I'm bored." We have ideas! To start with here are some fun, educational websites for kids. And since so many of us are at home, lots of children's authors, artists and performers are putting on virtual events for kids. Check out a big day-by-day list of virtual activities for kids. But, … [Read more...] about Updated with new ideas! 100 screen-free activities for cooped-up kids
Updated: 33 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, architecture, magic, music and much more
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should be aware of. Kids can play online games, watch video clips of children's TV shows, and get free printables. Also, don't forget: your library card offers you even more online resources, for … [Read more...] about Updated: 33 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, architecture, magic, music and much more
Want To Get Away From It All? Rent An RV Or Camper For Fun, Safe, Affordable Travel
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Story by Carolyn Erickson. Every time my family and I go camping, we talk about how we should do it more often. For us, the camping bug bit early on. My husband and I had both grown up spending summers outdoors, canoeing and fishing and stargazing. We both have strong memories of stoking the coals of the campfire as family and friends gathered within its glow. We wanted that for our family, … [Read more...] about Want To Get Away From It All? Rent An RV Or Camper For Fun, Safe, Affordable Travel
