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Win 4 Tickets to N.C. State Fair 2023!

This contest is presented in partnership with N.C. State Fair.

Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 12 to 22, 2023. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of the entertainment schedule. UPDATE: One lucky Triangle on the Cheap reader will win 4 tickets to the N.C. State Fair! Keep reading, or jump to the contest info. What's New? New Rides New entertainment New Food Are you mainly … [Read more...] about Win 4 Tickets to N.C. State Fair 2023!

Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week

Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week

Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend

Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend

25 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2023

This September and October (and even late August!), Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby areas in the Triangle are bursting with Oktoberfest celebrations. You'll find them at breweries, restaurants, music venues and more. At some of these celebrations you can enjoy beer that's not available other times of years. At some you can enjoy wiener dog racing, beer stein hoisting competitions, … [Read more...] about 25 Oktoberfest celebrations in the Triangle in 2023

Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2023

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 2023 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. We've classified these attractions as either scary or not scary. This … [Read more...] about Haunted trails, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more fall farm activities in the Triangle in 2023

42 Fall festivals in the Triangle 2023 — updated!

Fall festivals in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas will be great in 2023! Please keep reading for a big list of festivals all fall. We start with a spotlight on some of the biggest festivals, but keep reading for a more comprehensive list, which includes lots of Halloween events as they're announced. Our list is getting updated every day. Also, whether you're … [Read more...] about 42 Fall festivals in the Triangle 2023 — updated!

National Coffee Day 2023 — 10 coffee freebies and deals Sep 29

National Coffee Day is Thursday, September 29th, 2023. (International Coffee Day follows soon after, on October 1st, 2023!) Every year, several businesses offer free coffee, or special coffee deals. We will be updating this list with deals as they're announced. National Coffee Day Deals for 2023 Check back soon. We'll be adding more deals just as soon as they're announced! … [Read more...] about National Coffee Day 2023 — 10 coffee freebies and deals Sep 29