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
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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
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
The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition at Moore Square June 21
Tongue Slappers BBQ Smokehouse presents The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Food will be for sale. There will also be vendors, and music, provided PushPlayKillas. … [Read more...] about The Grand Cookout: Juneteenth Edition at Moore Square June 21
Culver’s gives away free new & improved chicken sandwiches for one day only
Culver’s has been working on perfecting its chicken sandwich! After a multi-year development process, the Wisconsin-based restaurant chain has revamped its chicken sandwich lineup, with an array of juicier, crispier and tastier sandwiches arriving on June 16, 2025. Culver’s has three chicken sandwiches on its menu: Crispy Chicken, Spicy Crispy Chicken and Grilled Chicken. The new chicken … [Read more...] about Culver’s gives away free new & improved chicken sandwiches for one day only
Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Blueberry Bonanza on Sunday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event to celebrate the blueberry! At this event: … [Read more...] about Blueberry Bonanza at The Plant in Pittsboro on June 15
Rita’s Italian Ice: $1 Italian Ice on Father’s Day, with $1 purchase
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is making it easy to treat Dad on Father's Day. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, make a $1 minimum purchase in the app, and get a small Italian Ice for just $1. The offers is only available for in-app purchases. If you have an account on the app you should see a single-use reward, redeemable on June 15. Also, from May 19 through June 29, Rita's is donating … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice: $1 Italian Ice on Father’s Day, with $1 purchase
$15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
NC Hops Festival is an afternoon of NC craft beverages, local vendors, food trucks and live music. It takes place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Midtown at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on for a way to save. A GA tasting ticket is for a session is $51.75, including fees, if you purchase in advance. It's $57.15 the day of … [Read more...] about $15 off tickets to NC Hops Festival June 14
