Morning Times, at 10 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a cafe in Downtown Raleigh that also is home to an art gallery. It frequently hosts events. You can find t hem on Morning Times' Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Mug SwapThursday, June 26, 20256 to 8 p.m.Free Want to shake up your mug game? Bring mugs you want to get rid of and swap for someone else's mug! There … [Read more...] about Mug Swap at Morning Times June 26
Food and drink
Baskin-Robbins: $1.99 ice cream scoops through June 27
For a limited time, the popular ice cream shop is offering a “Parent Pass” — an opportunity to take the family out for a sweet summer break without breaking the budget. From June 16 to 27, 2025, Baskin-Robbins is offering $1.99 scoops all day at participating locations — Monday to Friday only. The sweet deal is only available for Baskin-Robbins Rewards members. Join Baskin-Robbins Rewards … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins: $1.99 ice cream scoops through June 27
Get a Free Bird Dog Combo from Bojangles!
Bojangles is teaming up with Mountain Dew and gaming personality & North Carolina native JoeWo to celebrate the return of Bo’s Bird Dogs to the menu. From June 23 through July 21, 2025, fans can visit Bojangles.com/JoeWo and register for a free combo (JoeWo’s go-to order) for delivery or pickup (a $7.99 value.) Registration opens at 11:59 a.m. on June 23, 2025. Participating locations … [Read more...] about Get a Free Bird Dog Combo from Bojangles!
Solstice Fest at Shadowbox Studio
Shadowbox Studio hosts film events, as well as live music and other arts events. Sometimes there's a ticket required, and sometimes the events are free, but donations are always appreciated. Shadowbox Studio is at 220-D Dominion Street, Durham, inside the Ample Storage complex. You can find their events at shadowboxstudio.org/events/. Upcoming Events Photographer Slideshow … [Read more...] about Solstice Fest at Shadowbox Studio
Free (and discount) smoothies for National Smoothie Day and the start of summer
Saturday, June 21, 2025, is National Smoothie Day and the first day of summer. Here are some ways to enjoy the day with free or discount smoothies in the Triangle. Make sure to follow each link for the important details. Also, please note that every deal is at participating locations only. If you want to be sure that a location is participating before you head out, call first. Jamba Jamba … [Read more...] about Free (and discount) smoothies for National Smoothie Day and the start of summer
This summer get a dozen Tiff’s Treats cookies for 46 days for $99
Tiff's Treats is offering a Summer Pass. Pay $99 and get a dozen cookies delivered to you every day from July 1 to August 15, 2025. You just pay the delivery charge. This might be a good idea if you work with a team to share the cookies with. (It might not be a good idea if you work at home on your own and would eat a dozen cookies every day.) You don't have to have them all delivered to you … [Read more...] about This summer get a dozen Tiff’s Treats cookies for 46 days for $99
How to Find Free Summer Meals for Kids in 2025
Free, nutritious meals are available to children up to age 18 this summer, through August, 2025. These programs, most of which are funded by the USDA, are available to all kids. There is no income requirement for the meals. The federal program is intended to fill the nutrition gap that can occur when school is not in session. We're listing a few different ways to find the free meal sites. Make … [Read more...] about How to Find Free Summer Meals for Kids in 2025
Music Bingo and Free Live Music Weekly at Compass Rose Brewery
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 Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoSundays6 to 8 p.m.Free Free Live MusicFridays7 to 9 p.m.Free Check Compass Rose's website calendar for updates about artists! … [Read more...] about Music Bingo and Free Live Music Weekly at Compass Rose Brewery
Where to pick your own blueberries and blackberries (and more) in the Triangle
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids. We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. You might also be interested in this list of farmers markets in the Triangle. Before you head out, make sure to call and check on conditions. Hours can … [Read more...] about Where to pick your own blueberries and blackberries (and more) in the Triangle
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
The first day of summer, June 21, 2025, is also, fittingly, National Smoothie Day. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating National Smoothie Day by giving Tropic Rewards members a free 24-oz smoothie with any bowl or food purchase. Food items include flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more. The offer is only available to Tropic Rewards members. Sign-up before June 21, … [Read more...] about Tropical Smoothie Cafe: get a free smoothie on National Smoothie Day June 21
