Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. Local competitors will compete in the tamale contest. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27
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Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh Sept. 13
Shop Local Raleigh is presenting The Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh. Many food trucks will be at each of these events, making them some of the biggest food truck events in the Triangle. Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo Dates in 2025 Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSaturday, June 28, 202512 to 6 p.m.Free (pay for food) Raleigh Food Truck RodeoSunday, August 24, 202512 … [Read more...] about Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo, presented by Shop Local Raleigh Sept. 13
Get a free ice cream from Simons Says Dip This in Durham on Sept. 13 (learn how inside!)
If you live in (or visit) the Durham area and you like freebies, you need to learn about Bull City Freebie Society! (BCFS) BCFS organizes "freebie drops" with local businesses. If you sign up for BCFS you'll receive an email and/or text a few days before the drop, letting you know about it. It's free to join Bull City Freebie Society. Then, you just show up on the date and time, show the … [Read more...] about Get a free ice cream from Simons Says Dip This in Durham on Sept. 13 (learn how inside!)
Free bowls at Purple Spoon Açaí’s grand opening in Raleigh Sept. 13
Purple Spoon Açaí is celebrating its grand opening at 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with some freebies and deals. They'll kick off the festivities at 11 a.m.: The Purple Bowl features açaí, strawberries, blueberries, granola and honey drizzle. … [Read more...] about Free bowls at Purple Spoon Açaí’s grand opening in Raleigh Sept. 13
Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
Hillsborough Hog Day brings the community together to eat BBQ, listen to live music and shop for hand-crafted gifts on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 2025. It's Orange County's largest and longest running festival. It takes place at River Park, 144 East Margaret Lane, Hillsborough. The highlight of the festival is the BBQ. Veteran cooking teams will be competing for top … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Hog Day Sep 12-13
Krispy Kreme’s Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts Return Sept. 11-14 (with a discount!)
Krispy Kreme is bringing Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts on September 11-14, 2025 to celebrate International Chocolate Day. This is the first time Krispy Kreme has offered its Chocolate Glazed doughnuts since World Chocolate Day in July of this year. Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts are Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut, covered with rich chocolate glaze. Chocolate and doughnut lovers can enjoy … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme’s Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts Return Sept. 11-14 (with a discount!)
Free Produce Giveaway in Durham Sept. 13
The Black Farmers' Market is giving away boxes of fresh veggies grown by farmers from the Black Farmers' Market. The organization announced this event on Facebook. Please make sure to check the Facebook for updates, in case weather impacts this event. The giveaways take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 9 a.m., at Southside Church of Christ, 800 Elmira Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. It … [Read more...] about Free Produce Giveaway in Durham Sept. 13
Trivia at Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh, and more
Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh, at 2221 Iron Works Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, North Carolina, is Ponysaurus' second location in the Triangle. On this page we are listing some events at the Raleigh location. We list the events for Ponysaurus Durham here. Upcoming Events at Ponysaurus Raleigh OktoberfestSaturday, September 20 to Saturday, October 4, 2025Standard hoursFree to attend Ponysaurus … [Read more...] about Trivia at Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Raleigh, and more
Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee: Free tasting every Friday
Counter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee. The company's headquarters in Durham also serves as a training facility for regional staff, and once a week they offer free coffee education to the community. The popular Tasting at Ten event is a highlight at Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham. Each Friday at … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten at Counter Culture Coffee: Free tasting every Friday
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Live music: Just Us Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
