IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day by offering a FREE short stack to all customers on March 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at participating locations. No purchase is required. The short stack contains three buttermilk pancakes. This is the 20th year that IHOP has been celebrating with this freebie. It's valid for dine-in only. One free short stack per customer. IHOP locations in … [Read more...] about IHOP National Pancake Day — free short stack March 3
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Coffee & Connection at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary (and more)
The Williams House Craft Taproom, 210 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up both coffee and beer, as well as cider and hard seltzer. They are hosting many events, which you can find on their website. Upcoming Events Live music: Jared PlaceSaturday, February 7, 20267 to 10 p.m.Free Valentine's Day: Live music and moreSaturday, February 14, 20267 to 10 p.m.Free Live … [Read more...] about Coffee & Connection at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary (and more)
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen March 19
Dairy Queen is celebrating the day before the first day of spring with its annual Free Cone Day! On Thursday, March 19, 2026, DQ is giving every customer a FREE small vanilla cone at participating locations. Mall locations generally do not participate. No purchase required. Plus, DQ Rewards members earn 2x points for purchases on March 19. The free cone is available all day, while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen March 19
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC March 2
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events, including monthly food distributions and community meals. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the event will be … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC March 2
Newcomers Club of Chapel Hill — meet and greet March 2
The Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill is a great way to meet other residents in and around Chapel Hill, North Carolina (whether you're new to Chapel Hill or just want to get to know the area better!) The club has over 350 members and offers hundreds of activities and events throughout the year, including book groups, golf, hiking, walking, mahjong, lunch & coffee groups, dinners, singles … [Read more...] about Newcomers Club of Chapel Hill — meet and greet March 2
McDonald’s: $1 breakfast sandwich on National Egg McMuffin Day March 2
McDonald's has declared March 2 to be Egg McMuffin Day. An Egg McMuffin features a toasted English muffin, egg, Canadian bacon, American cheese and butter. In celebration of the popular breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is offering an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1 on March 2, 2026 at participating locations. The offer is only available during breakfast … [Read more...] about McDonald’s: $1 breakfast sandwich on National Egg McMuffin Day March 2
Live Music 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 Live Music: Sums DivideFriday, March 6, 20267 to 10 p.m.Free Fresh Brew and Fur-Ever Friends Adoption EventSaturday, March 7, 20261 to 4 p.m.Free Recurring Events Trivia NightThursdays (begins March … [Read more...] about Live Music at Compass Rose Brewery
Ment Beverage Co.: Celebrate the Balkan spring holiday, Baba Marta Day on March 1
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Ment Beverage Co.: Celebrate the Balkan spring holiday, Baba Marta Day on March 1
Lunar New Year Festival March 14
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on January 24. Tickets are … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival March 14
Millbrook United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry open to guests on Saturday mornings
Millbrook United Methodist Church, at 1712 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a food pantry that's open every Saturday (with some exceptions; see below) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All who need help are welcome to come twice a month for food. The pantry is open to anyone. First come, first served. Park in the lot off of Old Wake Forest and go up the walkway to the courtyard. The … [Read more...] about Millbrook United Methodist Church’s Food Pantry open to guests on Saturday mornings
