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
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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!
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
Burger King offers free food for 6 days with Perks Week
If you love Burger King, you came to the right place! We'll be updating all Burger King's new deals right here as they're announced. Also, scroll down for a big list of restaurant deals available in the Triangle. Perks Week From May 23 to 28, 2025, Burger King is offering lots of savings with its Perks Week — a new daily deal for six days. These deals are available only to loyalty members, … [Read more...] about Burger King offers free food for 6 days with Perks Week
NC Sugar Rush Dessert Market in Raleigh May 25
NC Sugar Rush is taking place Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC. Numerous vendors will be there, selling all kind of treats to satisfy your sweet tooth. There will also be a DJ and live performances. Dessert Vendors Merchandise Vendors … [Read more...] about NC Sugar Rush Dessert Market in Raleigh May 25
First Flush Tea Fest at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens May 25
Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens, at 620 NC Hwy 54 W, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting First Flush Tea Fest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This i sa free event. Celebrate the 2025 First Flush Tea Harvest at Camellia Forest Nursery and Tea Gardens! Stroll in the gardens, relax in the shade, taste the homegrown & handmade First Flush teas, and enjoy talking … [Read more...] about First Flush Tea Fest at Camellia Forest Nursery & Tea Gardens May 25
Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
The popular food festival Taste of Soul holds several food and merchant events throughout the year in Durham and Raleigh, NC. Taste of Soul NC is the ultimate cookout experience, with food, merchants, DJ, live performances, and kids' activities. Admission is free. You just pay for your food and drink. The next Taste of Soul NC event takes place on May 24, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Taste of Soul in Durham May 24
Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and RDU local singers performing inspirational songs, as well as Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to … [Read more...] about Darkness RISING — Live Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party May 24
Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Raleigh Parks is hosting a new series of evenings featuring curated pairings of music genres and delicious cuisines. Dance the night away while savoring yummy bites. The first Beats and Eats event, Country and BBQ, takes place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy a night of country music and … [Read more...] about Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
