Durham Rescue Mission is hosting its 48th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event starts at 12 p.m., with the line forming at 11 a.m. Activities for the day will include free toys for children in attendance. They have a ton of bikes to give away. Also, enjoy a free hot turkey & ham dinner … [Read more...] about Durham Rescue Mission’s 48th Annual Toy Giveaway and Community Dinner Dec. 23
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Free Food Giveaway with Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC — Dec. 23 at St. Augustine’s University
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations that distribute food to those in need. You can find the current schedule of the pop-up markets at foodbankcenc.org/popup-markets. The schedule is usually … [Read more...] about Free Food Giveaway with Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC — Dec. 23 at St. Augustine’s University
Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free wine tastings Dec. 23
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just past the vet … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free wine tastings Dec. 23
Halftime Lounge offering a free dinner Dec. 22
Halftime Lounge, at 133 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, announced on Instagram that it's hosting a free dinner for the community on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. No reservations needed. Just come on by. If you'd like to contribute to this or a future event, please contact Halftime Lounge. … [Read more...] about Halftime Lounge offering a free dinner Dec. 22
Christmas at Fortnight Brewing in Cary, Dec. 20: free Santa photos, kids’ crafts and bounce house, vendors, and more
Fortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ownership, they offer English Ale, Porter, and ESB use only English-grown ingredients and yeast. They also offer a Blonde Ale, Coffee Amber, and an IPA that is a fusion of English and … [Read more...] about Christmas at Fortnight Brewing in Cary, Dec. 20: free Santa photos, kids’ crafts and bounce house, vendors, and more
Festivus Fun at Mason Jar Lager Co., Dec. 20, and more
The Mason Jar Lager Co., at 341 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, hosts frequent events, many of them free. They host live music every Saturday. You can find them on The Mason Jar's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music: Aaron PelsueFriday, December 19, 20256:30 p.m.Free FestivusSaturday, December 20, 20255 p.m.Free Have fun with off-beat holiday festivities by partaking in the … [Read more...] about Festivus Fun at Mason Jar Lager Co., Dec. 20, and more
Irish Music Jam at Moon Dog Meadery Durham and more…
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, teas, lemonades, kombuchas and more. Dogs are welcome. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Please make sure to check Moon Dog's … [Read more...] about Irish Music Jam at Moon Dog Meadery Durham and more…
Holiday S’mores & Firepit Social at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Dec. 20
Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson, at 1126 South Saunders Street, Raleigh, is a Harley-Davidson dealership and the home of the Ray Price Legends of Harley Drag Racing Museum. It hosts frequent events for the community. Check out their Facebook page for the latest updates on events. Make sure to follow each of these links to check for changes. Holiday S'mores & Firepit … [Read more...] about Holiday S’mores & Firepit Social at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Dec. 20
Meet Santa and Get Free Seedlings at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville Dec. 20
Western Wake Farmers Market, at 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina, is open year-round on Saturdays: Western Wake Farmers Market hosts events throughout the year. You can find them on their Facebook page. Here is one! The farmers' market is hosting Santa & Seedlings on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event, courtesy of Trees for the … [Read more...] about Meet Santa and Get Free Seedlings at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville Dec. 20
Open Mic, Trivia, and Craft Night at Steel String Brewery Carrboro
Steel String Brewery Taproom is located at 106 S. Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The Taproom includes indoor and outdoor seating, and is dog-friendly. Events for both the Carrboro and Pluck Farm locations can be found on Steel String's Facebook page. Find events for the Pluck Farm location here. Read on for events at Steel String in Carrboro. Upcoming Events Free Live Music … [Read more...] about Open Mic, Trivia, and Craft Night at Steel String Brewery Carrboro
