Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events Cheers to 10 Years Beach PartySaturday, May 31, 20251 p.m.Free to attend The celebrate Compass Rose Brewery turning ten years old there will be live music, face painting, game contests with prizes, a cookout, … [Read more...] about Cheers to 10 Years Beach Party at Compass Rose Brewery with live music, face painting, and more…
Food and drink
Krispy Kreme: 3 free doughnuts for grads on May 28, plus a chance to win free doughnuts for a year
High School and College Seniors, Krispy Kreme is celebrating you! On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, graduating seniors can receive a FREE Original Glazed three-pack. No purchase is necessary. Participating locations only. You'll need to prove your status as a 2025 graduate in one of these ways: No purchase required! To further celebrate the class, thousands of lucky graduates nationwide … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: 3 free doughnuts for grads on May 28, plus a chance to win free doughnuts for a year
National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!
Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year it's on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, right after Memorial Day Weekend. We've rounded up a few freebies and deals to help you celebrate! Also, scroll down for our complete list of restaurant deals. Shake Shack All through the month of May Shake Shack is celebrating … [Read more...] about National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!
Market Bunch Kids’ Activities at Carrboro Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays
The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays:November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.April to October: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays:April 2 to November 19, 2025: 3 to 6 p.m. All goods sold were produced within 50 miles of the Market, and the farmers and artisans themselves run the Market. … [Read more...] about Market Bunch Kids’ Activities at Carrboro Farmers’ Market on Wednesdays
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 2 to October 22, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the 8th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a kid-friendly and dog-friendly … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh June 28
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. More than 40 food trucks will be at each of these events, making them some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 28, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSunday, August 24, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for … [Read more...] about Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh June 28
NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
May 28: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Sunrise Sunset for customers who wear flip flops on May 28, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Sunrise Sunset smoothie is made with strawberries, pineapple. mango and orange juice. The offer is available only in the cafe. One per customer. No modifications to the free smoothie are … [Read more...] about May 28: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café
Free Food Giveaway with Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC in Raleigh May 27
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations that distribute food to those in need. You can find the current schedule of the pop-up markets at foodbankcenc.org/popup-markets. The schedule is usually … [Read more...] about Free Food Giveaway with Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC in Raleigh May 27
Free Asian American Pacific Islander Community Meal at Elizabeth Street UMC May 27
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC is hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the event will be moved to the following Monday. If it's raining the event might … [Read more...] about Free Asian American Pacific Islander Community Meal at Elizabeth Street UMC May 27
