National Popcorn Day is Monday, January 19, 2026, and it's a popular event at movie theaters, for obvious reasons. Read on to learn about a few deals. Please note that two of these deals start before National Popcorn Day. Regal On January 19, 2026, dress up in your favorite costume and head to a Regal near you to score a FREE large popcorn. Come prepared to tell the person working the … [Read more...] about National Popcorn Day deals in 2026
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“Souper Bowl” at Dram & Draught — Super Bowl Watch Party and Soup Competition
Dram & Draught Raleigh, at 1 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Souper Bowl on Sunday, February 8, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. This event is free to attend. It's both a Super Bowl watch party and a soup competition. It's free to compete in the soup contest and it's free to be a taster/voter. Guests can bring a crockpot to compete, or can just taste, vote, and … [Read more...] about “Souper Bowl” at Dram & Draught — Super Bowl Watch Party and Soup Competition
Valentine’s Dinner for 2, including dessert, roses, and reusable bag, for $65.99 from The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market is offering a special deal for Valentine's Day dinner in 2026. Get dinner for two for $65.99, including a dozen roses. Read on for the details of this offer. Valentine's Meal for Two $65.99 for meal for two. Choice of: The meals contains: Order by February 12 at 2 p.m. In-store pickup February 12 to 15, 2026. Order here. The entrées and asparagus will need to be cooked, and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Dinner for 2, including dessert, roses, and reusable bag, for $65.99 from The Fresh Market
Winter Chili Cook-Off at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street: free chili-tasting, winner gets $100 gift card!
Oaklyn Springs Brewery can be found at 2912 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing operation. Now they work to bring great beer to local neighbors in the Fuquay-Varina area. Oaklyn Springs Brewery hosts many events. You can find events listed on their website calendar or on the brewery's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Taproom … [Read more...] about Winter Chili Cook-Off at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street: free chili-tasting, winner gets $100 gift card!
Tropical Hopcation at Raleigh Brewing on Jan. 17: Island-vibes, contests, themed drinks, and more!
Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. If you're looking for information about Raleigh Brewing Company's Cary Arboretum location, you can find it here. The following are events at the Neil Street location. Upcoming Events Game NightFriday, January 16, 20266:30 p.m.Free Bring your … [Read more...] about Tropical Hopcation at Raleigh Brewing on Jan. 17: Island-vibes, contests, themed drinks, and more!
Two Highland Cows Get Married at Mason Jar Lager Company Jan. 17
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 Finn and Goldie Wedding: Cows Get HitchedSaturday, January 17, 20263 p.m.Free Bring your lawn chairs to witness this beautiful union of the two adorable cows, Finn and Goldie. … [Read more...] about Two Highland Cows Get Married at Mason Jar Lager Company Jan. 17
Third Friday Durham at the Visitor Info Center Jan. 16: Artist reception with Jordan Abdur-Ra’off
On Friday, January 16, 2026, stop by the Durham Visitors Center, at 212 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of your Third Friday Durham experience. Celebrate Third Friday with an artist reception featuring photographer Jordan Abdur-Ra’oof at the Visitor Info Center. His exhibition, Life is Service, highlights community, connection, and hospitality, showcasing people … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham at the Visitor Info Center Jan. 16: Artist reception with Jordan Abdur-Ra’off
MCFC Manchester vs. Liverpool Watch Party at R&D Brewing, Feb. 8
R&D Brewing's Seven Saturdays Taproom, at 1399 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, frequently hosts events. You can find them on the events listing on R&D's website, or on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events MCFC Watch PartySunday, February 8, 202611:30 a.m.Free Watch Man City take on Liverpool! Recurring Events Check back soon. … [Read more...] about MCFC Manchester vs. Liverpool Watch Party at R&D Brewing, Feb. 8
Grand Opening of Sheetz in Raleigh Jan. 15 — free coffee and soda, plus a chance to win gift cards
A new Sheetz is opening at 2825 Forestville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The grand opening is Thursday, January 15, 2026, and includes giveaways. This new location, which opens to the public at 8 a.m., will also welcome customers by offering free self-serve coffee and soda for the entire grand opening day. If you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Food Bank of Central and … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Sheetz in Raleigh Jan. 15 — free coffee and soda, plus a chance to win gift cards
Meet Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin at Two Roosters Ice Cream Wake Forest on Jan. 25
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman, Jaccob Slavin, will be at Two Roosters Ice Cream -- The Factory in Wake Forest on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m., for a meet and greet. Announced on Facebook. 1839 S Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. One group photo allowed, and one signed item per person. Slavin Sundaes and Two Roosters' full ice cream menu will be available. This … [Read more...] about Meet Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin at Two Roosters Ice Cream Wake Forest on Jan. 25
