The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles and Moore Square takes place Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a free event. The main event is at Moore square and there's free play in the Marbles' Playway and free screenings at Marbles IMAX Theater. Kids Food Fest is a weekend of activities dedicated to teaching families about how to make balanced … [Read more...] about Kids Food Fest at Moore Square Park and Marbles Kids Museum
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Jewish heritage events in May at Wake County Public Libraries: food, music, art
Wake County Public Libraries are hosting several events in May, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Find them all here. Read on for a few of them. Jewish Culture Through FoodSaturday, May 3, 20252 to 3 p.m.Northeast Regional Library14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NCFree From challah to matzoh, come learn about Jewish culture and traditions through food! Samples of food will be provided … [Read more...] about Jewish heritage events in May at Wake County Public Libraries: food, music, art
Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
Rita's Italian Ice and Frozen Custard is celebrating National Italian Ice Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Get a FREE small Italian Ice with the purchase of a treat. To get the freebie, you need to purchase using Rita's app. The purchased treat can not be a kids size treat. One free treat per app account. The deal is available during all hours that Rita's is open on May 3, 2025. Regular … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
Strawberry Festival in Durham May 3
The 20th Annual Strawberry Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Old North Durham Park, 310 W Geer Street, Durham. This is a free event that's been taking place every year since 2005. It's hosted by Central Park School for Children. Here's some of what happening at this event: Some of the activities are free and some have a cost associated with … [Read more...] about Strawberry Festival in Durham May 3
Kentucky Derby at Peck & Plume on May 3
Peck & Plume at The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, offers breakfast, lunch dinner, and brunch in Downtown Cary. Reservations are strongly encouraged. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Peck & Plume. Sip on a traditional Mint Julep or try the Maker's Mark Peck & Plume No. 2. There will also be a spirit-free Mint Julep available. The race is … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby at Peck & Plume on May 3
Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
The Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in Historic Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield is in Johnston County, about a 34 minute drive southeast of Raleigh. The festival features a full day of art, music, kids' activities, food and more. A popular feature of the festival is the "What's That Yam Thing?" in which children turn sweet … [Read more...] about Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
Perry’s Steakhouse Offering 79-Cent Pork Chop Lunch — one day only
Perry's Steakhouse is throwing it all the way back to its founding date of 1979 by offering a one-day only bargain. On Friday, May 2, 2025, Perry's Steakhouse is offering its Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special for just 79 cents. The first 100 dine-in customers in line at 10:30 a.m. will receive the special deal. Perry's Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special normally costs $19 and includes: Dine-in … [Read more...] about Perry’s Steakhouse Offering 79-Cent Pork Chop Lunch — one day only
20+ Farmers’ Markets in the Triangle
This is a listing of farmers markets in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Chatham County, Cary, and more. See one we can add? Fill us in! Make sure to follow the link for the farmers market before you go and make sure that there haven't been changes. Read on for information on all the farmers' markets, organized by location. Chapel Hill and Carrboro … [Read more...] about 20+ Farmers’ Markets in the Triangle
Smashburger: 50% off milkshakes with any purchase on Fridays
If you love Smashburger, you've come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals. Half-Off Milkshakes Every Friday from May 2 to July 31, 2025, get 50% off all hand-spun milkshakes from 2 to 5 p.m., with any purchase, using the code SHAKES25. The deal is valid whether ordering in-store, to-go, online or through the Smashburger app. Fine print of the deal is in … [Read more...] about Smashburger: 50% off milkshakes with any purchase on Fridays
Shop from 7 chocolate makers in the Triangle
Why not splurge on some really good chocolate for Easter? We've put together a list of chocolatiers in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham, and the surrounding area, with information on how to place orders. Visit each website, and, if available, visit in person, to get the full scope of what's offered. Videri Where: 327 W Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Call: 919-755-5053Order … [Read more...] about Shop from 7 chocolate makers in the Triangle
