Triangle on the Cheap

Live well in the Triangle on a budget. Find fun, free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC

Food and drink

Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo with A Place at the Table April 19

A Place at the Table is Raleigh's first "pay what you can" cafe, at 300 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. On Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., A Place at the Table Cafe is hosting the Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo in the parking lot across the street. Just like it says in the name of the event, you pay what you can. If you can pay more, that's awesome. Your … [Read more...] about Pay-What-You-Can Food Truck Rodeo with A Place at the Table April 19

Nepal Day Celebration in Morrisville April 18

Nepal Center of North Carolina is presenting a Nepal Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. Admission is free. Food and vendor products will be available for purchase. Some activities may have costs. Enjoy a full day of: … [Read more...] about Nepal Day Celebration in Morrisville April 18

Winners announced for tickets to Tacos ‘n Taps in Cary — plus, a discount for everyone!

UPDATE: The contest has ended and all the winners have been emailed. Remember, the discount is still available for everyone! Winners (last names obscured for privacy): Tacos 'n Taps is coming to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina, on April 18, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. Tacos 'n Taps is an all-you-care-to taste beer and tequila festival, and also features some of … [Read more...] about Winners announced for tickets to Tacos ‘n Taps in Cary — plus, a discount for everyone!

Tax Day freebies and deals for 2026

To help take some of the sting out of tax day 2025, restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day deals and freebies. Tax Day is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Check for specific days of each deal below. These are mostly national deals. Some may not be in your location. Also, participation might vary by location. Tax Day Deals and Freebies Checkers & Rally's On April 14 and April … [Read more...] about Tax Day freebies and deals for 2026

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Food and drink Tagged With:

Krispy Kreme: On Tax Day buy dozen, get dozen Original Glazed for free

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, only, guests can mark “taxes done” by receiving a free Original Glazed dozen when they purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price in shop or drive-thru. Limit two dozen per guest. Guests who order any dozen online at regular price for pickup or delivery can use the promo code “TAXBREAK” to receive an Original Glazed dozen for FREE! Limit one free dozen when … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: On Tax Day buy dozen, get dozen Original Glazed for free

Chill Out Day at Kona Ice — Free Shaved Ice on Tax Day

Kona Ice is turning Tax Day into Chill Out Day! On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Kona Ice Trucks throughout the country are offering a free Kona Ice to guests. No purchase is required. The giveaway is available during limited hours, determined by each truck on Tax Day. You can use the map on this page (or below) to find out where a Kona Ice Truck will be near you on April 15, giving out free … [Read more...] about Chill Out Day at Kona Ice — Free Shaved Ice on Tax Day

Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s April 14

Ben & Jerry's is hosting Free Cone Day on April 14, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. No purchase required! (It's really free.) Participating shops only. Limit one cone per customer. You might want to check with your favorite scoop shop to make sure they're participating. In previous years, Ben & Jerry's has scooped more than a million free cones! Find a scoop shop near you. … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s April 14

Upcoming Events at Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill

Carolina Brewery, 460 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, is owned by a third-generation UNC alumnus. Its award-winning, handcrafted beers are distributed across the Carolinas and Eastern Tennessee. You can find their Carolina Brewery Chapel Hill's upcoming events on their Facebook page. … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events at Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill

Member of the Living on the Cheap Network

Triangle on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.