UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to unsafe conditions. The Smithfield River Rat Regatta on the Neuse is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. Please note that it's a morning event this year. It's free to compete and free to watch. This is a rescheduled date. This is your chance to test your boat-making skills in a race on the Neuse River! Spots are limited, so sign up … [Read more...] about Canceled: Smithfield River Rat Regatta
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Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival (also known as K-Fest) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event. It will feature: … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 17: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
22nd Annual Kirby Derby August 17
Kirby Derby has been a Raleigh tradition since 2002. It started when two residents of the tiny Pullen Park Terrace neighborhood (just 32 houses!) put together a neighborhood parade. On year five, the "derby" part of the event was added, with a soapbox derby race. An annual theme, a pinebox car competition for kids, costumes and silliness are all part of the tradition. In 2017 the residents of … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Kirby Derby August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
Wake Forest Comic-Con takes place Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest. Admission is $5 and is free for kids under age 12. The event features more than 35 vendors with toys, comics, anime, Pokémon and more. More upcoming free and cheap things to do in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Comic-Con August 17
CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 17
The Raleigh-Durham AfroCaribbean-Association presents the Annual CaribMask Carnival Parade and Festival Village on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 12 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. The parade starts at 12 p.m. at the North Carolina State Capitol, and proceeds to the festival village, which is at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. The festival village and main stage entertainment … [Read more...] about CaribMask Caribbean Parade and Festival in Raleigh Aug 17
Sixth Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 17
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, is hosting its sixth annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is a giant mud pit! The event will include: … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 17
MagiCon: magic convention and festival for magicians and magic fans (many free classes & shows)
The 3rd annual MAGiCon takes place on August 9 and 10, 2024, at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival includes events both for magicians and for fans of magic. Many of the public events, which takes place on Saturday, August 10, are FREE. Meredith College is at 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can find a campus and parking map here. The convention … [Read more...] about MagiCon: magic convention and festival for magicians and magic fans (many free classes & shows)
August events: Top things to do in Raleigh (and the rest of the Triangle)
August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for some of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on Triangle on the Cheap's calendar in August, … [Read more...] about August events: Top things to do in Raleigh (and the rest of the Triangle)
Morrisville becomes S’Morrisville and celebrates s’mores August 10
On Saturday, August 10th, 2024, Morrisville will become S'Morrisville, as it celebrates the delicious snacks made famous at campfires everywhere. The celebration takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The first 800 attendees will receive a ticket for a free s'mores treat from one of five s'mores vendors. After … [Read more...] about Morrisville becomes S’Morrisville and celebrates s’mores August 10
Summer Festivals in the Triangle in 2024
There's a lot to celebrate in the Triangle! Plan ahead with this guide to summer festivals. We're adding more festivals to this list all the time, so keep checking back. We focus on free and cheap events here on Triangle on the Cheap, and all of these events fall into that category. Make sure to click each link for details like location, time, and any cost. We highlight a few of the … [Read more...] about Summer Festivals in the Triangle in 2024
