Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
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Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park May 9 and 10
The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, takes place Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a free event. The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park is a weekend of hands-on activities that teach families how to make balanced food choices. Enjoy cooking workshops, James … [Read more...] about Kids Food Fest at Downtown Cary Park May 9 and 10
Chicken Salad Chick: BOGO Deal for Mother’s Day May 8
Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating Mother's Day a little early with a special deal on May 8, 2026. They'll be offering buy one, get one free on their Large Quick Chicks. While supplies last. Large Quick Chicks serve 4-5 people. Limit three per customer while supplies last. Dine-in and drive-thru only. Not valid for online orders. Chicken Salad Chick has locations in Raleigh and Cary. Find … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad Chick: BOGO Deal for Mother’s Day May 8
Cinco de Mayo celebrations and deals in the Triangle for 2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a mix of parties, restaurant specials and more. Keep reading for a list of restaurant deals or jump right to the list of Cinco de Mayo events in the Triangle. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo celebrations and deals in the Triangle for 2026
Firehouse Subs gives any customer named Mike (or a related name) a free Steak & Cheese Melt on May 6
Mike, this one's for you! Firehouse Subs just introduced a new Steak & Cheese Melt. The sandwich features USDA Choice prime rib, flame-seared and piled high with melty provolone, brown sugar caramelized onions and red & green bell peppers — all on the restaurant’s signature top-cut roll. And, by proclamation of Firehouse Subs President Mike Hancock, any customer who shares a name in the … [Read more...] about Firehouse Subs gives any customer named Mike (or a related name) a free Steak & Cheese Melt on May 6
Nurses Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals 2026
Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2026, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details. And please also scroll down this page for a huge, day-by-day list of food deals in the Triangle. McAlister's Deli Nurses … [Read more...] about Nurses Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals 2026
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Ta Contento is bringing the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to The Plant! Enjoy live music with Grupo Caribe Vibe, as well as delicious food and drinks for purchase. bmc brewing will offer $5 Pints of their Mexia Mexican Lager and $1 off Tequila … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro
McAlister’s Deli offers free tea to nurses and teachers May 4-8
McAlister's Deli announced that they are honoring two of our essential everyday heroes by offering teachers and nurses a free tea during Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurse Appreciation Week at participating locations nationwide. Educators and healthcare professions can stop by and enjoy one free sweet or unsweet tea. Details: Valid for educators and nurses from May 4 to 8, 2026, for one Big … [Read more...] about McAlister’s Deli offers free tea to nurses and teachers May 4-8
Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
The Plant, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting a Strawberry Social on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event is a celebration of all things strawberry. Free to attend and for all ages. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
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 Sunday, May 3, 2026. 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 single-use reward will be available to be claimed in the app. The purchased treat can not be a kids size treat. One free treat per app account. The deal is available … [Read more...] about Rita’s Italian Ice: Free Ice with Purchase on Italian Ice Day, May 3
