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Free Comedy Show at House of Hops, Glenwood on July 29

House of Hops is a family-owned craft beer retail store. It features over 300 bottles and canned beers, and 24 rotating draft beers. They fill clean 32 ounce and 64 ounce growlers. House of Hops has two locations in Raleigh and one in Pittsboro. House of Hops hosts events, mostly trivia, throughout the week. You can find updates on their website calendar or the Facebook pages for each … [Read more...] about Free Comedy Show at House of Hops, Glenwood on July 29

Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1

Raleigh Shop and Rock features Battle of the Bands, hosted by Adam Decker, a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, and local vendors. It takes place Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Shop and Rock is free to attend, and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair. You might also be interested in heading to Moore Square … [Read more...] about Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1

Durham Bulls giving away 5,030 free hot dogs at the game on July 27

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The Durham Bulls are celebrating their 30th season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, by giving away 5,030 FREE Sahlen's hot dogs at the game Sunday, July 27, 2025. Fans will receive one free hot dog each when they enter, starting when gates open at 4 p.m. If any free hot dogs remain once the game starts, fans may return to the front entrance and receive up to … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls giving away 5,030 free hot dogs at the game on July 27

Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26

NC State University has been developing experimental tomato varieties designed especially for disease resistance. But how do they taste? You can be the judge! Durham County Cooperative Extension, at 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Tomato Trial Tasting event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. It's free to participate. Participants will taste some … [Read more...] about Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26

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Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

National Drive-Thru Day is July 24, 2025. Is that a new one for you? Us too! We've collected up info from a few restaurants that have special deals to celebrate. Each deal below has been verified with a representative of the company, but please verify that your location of choice is participating before you head out! Also, we're pretty sure there will be at least one more deal added. We're … [Read more...] about Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

Special deals for National Tequila Day July 24

You might not be aware that Thursday, July 24th, 2025, is National Tequila Day, but that's why we're here. You're welcome. Here are some special deals to help you celebrate. Like you need help celebrating... And keep reading for a big list of food and drink deals. AC Hotel Durham AC Hotel Durham, 2800 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's celebrating … [Read more...] about Special deals for National Tequila Day July 24

Krispy Kreme celebrates National Drive-Thru Day with FREE doughnuts July 24

July 24, 2025, is National Drive-In Day! To celebrate, anyone who goes through the drive-thru- at participating Krispy Kreme shop can get a FREE Original Glazed doughnut. No purchase required. No promo code needed. Announced on Facebook. Limit one doughnut per person. We recommend calling ahead to make sure that your Krispy Kreme location is participating. … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates National Drive-Thru Day with FREE doughnuts July 24

Del Taco: Save 20% all week for National Drive-Thru Day

Del Taco is celebrating National Drive-Thru Day, which takes place Thursday, July 24, 2025, all week. From July 24 to 30, 2025, Del Yeah! Rewards members get 20% off any purchase. Participating locations only. You'll find Del Taco at 4716 NC-55 Hwy, Durham, North Carolina. Find more locations. This offer was announced in a press release, and includes the following fine … [Read more...] about Del Taco: Save 20% all week for National Drive-Thru Day

Scooter’s Coffee: Discount for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

Scooter's Coffee is celebrating National Drive-Thru Day, Thursday, July 24, 2025, with a special deal. All Scooter’s Coffee locations (even those select few without a drive-thru) will be serving up hot, iced, or blended Caramelicious® drinks and their indulgent yet refreshing Caramelicious Crème Cold Brew for $2 off. This offer is good for any size Caramelicious® drink all day on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Scooter’s Coffee: Discount for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

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