The Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill is a great way to meet other residents in and around Chapel Hill, North Carolina (whether you're new to Chapel Hill or just want to get to know the area better!) The club has over 350 members and offers hundreds of activities and events throughout the year, including book groups, golf, hiking, walking, mahjong, lunch & coffee groups, dinners, singles … [Read more...] about Newcomers Club of Chapel Hill — meet and greet March 2
Food and drink
McDonald’s: $1 breakfast sandwich on National Egg McMuffin Day March 2
McDonald's has declared March 2 to be Egg McMuffin Day. An Egg McMuffin features a toasted English muffin, egg, Canadian bacon, American cheese and butter. In celebration of the popular breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is offering an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1 on March 2, 2026 at participating locations. The offer is only available during breakfast … [Read more...] about McDonald’s: $1 breakfast sandwich on National Egg McMuffin Day March 2
Millbrook United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry open to guests on Saturday mornings
Millbrook United Methodist Church, at 1712 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a food pantry that's open every Saturday (with some exceptions; see below) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All who need help are welcome to come twice a month for food. The pantry is open to anyone. First come, first served. Park in the lot off of Old Wake Forest and go up the walkway to the courtyard. The … [Read more...] about Millbrook United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry open to guests on Saturday mornings
For the Culture Food Truck Festival in Durham Feb. 28
The Throwdown Events and Entertainment is presenting For the Culture Food Truck Festival on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Festival in Durham Feb. 28
The Players Retreat Celebrating 75th Birthday with 25¢ hot dogs and 35¢ beers
The Players Retreat, at 105 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating its 75th anniversary by turning back the clock. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, starting at 11:30 a.m., it's rolling back prices to 1951, when the bar and restaurant began. Hot dogs are 25 cents and Budweiser drafts are 35 cents. While supplies last! Come early and grab a hot dog and a beer, and celebrate with … [Read more...] about The Players Retreat Celebrating 75th Birthday with 25¢ hot dogs and 35¢ beers
40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25
The very popular North Carolina Pickle Festival is returning on April 25, 2026, with some events the night before. It takes place in nearby Mount Olive, North Carolina, the home of Mt. Olive Company. This is a free event, but some activities might have a cost. Mount Olive is just about an hour's drive, to the southeast, from Raleigh, and is a little closer for those along I-40 East, like … [Read more...] about 40th North Carolina Pickle Festival in nearby Mount Olive April 25
Free Community Dinner at RUMAH on Feb. 26
Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub (RUMAH), at 415 Hillsborough Street, #101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a FREE community dinner on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a time to hang out, make some new friends and eat some free food! Raleigh United Mutual Aid is a volunteer-led, community-funded social center that serves by providing a place to gather, hosting countless … [Read more...] about Free Community Dinner at RUMAH on Feb. 26
Free bowl of chili with purchase at Wendy’s Feb. 26 for National Chili Day
To celebrate National Chili Day, Wendy’s is offering a FREE small chili with any purchase of $5 or more on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at participating locations. Limit one per person. The one-day-only deal is only available for Wendy’s Rewards members via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards here. A small chili is regularly $3.59. (Price might vary by location.) … [Read more...] about Free bowl of chili with purchase at Wendy’s Feb. 26 for National Chili Day
Apex Restaurant Week Feb. 23 to March 1
Apex NC Restaurant Week will take place February 23 to March 1, 2026. During this time, participating restaurants are offering guests fixed price menus for either lunch or dinner. The 3-course dinner is $30 plus tax and tip, and the lunch specials are $15 plus tax and tip. Restaurants offering a special $15 lunch menu Restaurants offering a special 3-course $30 dinner Apex Restaurant … [Read more...] about Apex Restaurant Week Feb. 23 to March 1
Vege-Palooza at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Feb. 28
UPDATE: The event is sold out, according to the event link. Weaver Street Raleigh, at 404 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Vege-Palooza on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free to attend. Looking to get more veggies into your diet? Join Vege-Palooza to find out more about vegetarian and vegan products, sample some great plant-based … [Read more...] about Vege-Palooza at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Feb. 28
