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
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Public Domain Movie Night at bmc brewing in Pittsboro on Thursdays, more…
bmc brewing, at 213 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, opened in 2021, and serves the Chatham County community. It's part of the Chatham Beverage District, along with Fair Game Beverage Company, Chatham Cider Works, Starrlight Mead, and more. bmc hosts frequent events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events. Upcoming Events Art Reception with Viktor … [Read more...] about Public Domain Movie Night at bmc brewing in Pittsboro on Thursdays, more…
Marchtoberfest 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh, Mar. 21, with live music, German food, and more
Clouds Brewing has two locations in the Triangle: They frequently host events and you can find them all on their Facebook page or website. Here is what's coming up. Please make sure to note which location each event takes place at. 1233 Front Street, Raleigh Upcoming Events Cause for Paw: Pints, Pups, and Irish LuckSunday, March 15, 20262 to 5 p.m.Free Meet adorable pups at this … [Read more...] about Marchtoberfest 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh, Mar. 21, with live music, German food, and more
Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Mar. 21
Hillside Church, 201 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's holding a food pantry event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a drive-thru pantry. You must be in line by noon to be served, but consider arriving around 11:30 a.m. to avoid long wait times. Please prepare your trunk to receive at least two bags of groceries. ID is NEVER … [Read more...] about Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Mar. 21
Magic the Gathering Meetups Every First and Third Wednesdays at Oaklyn Springs Brewery
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 Magic the Gathering Meetups Every First and Third Wednesdays at Oaklyn Springs Brewery
Krispy Kreme: Wear green and get a free doughnut March 16 and 17
Green beer abounds, so why not green doughnuts? Krispy Kreme says yes! Krispy Kreme is offering a special St. Patrick's Day Collection, a dozen doughnuts that include four festive doughnuts, packaged in a St. Patrick's Day themed box. These are the special doughnuts for the holiday: Also, March 16 and 17, 2026, Krispy Kreme is returning its O’riginal Glazed Doughnut – an Original … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: Wear green and get a free doughnut March 16 and 17
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
Wendell Crawl O’Green March 17
Wendell Crawl O-Green is a St. Patrick's Day bar crawl through downtown Wendell. It takes place Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m. Stop at each one and pick up your Crawl O'Green board. Make the required minimum purchase at each location (amounts may vary) and get your board stamped. Turn your board in at your final destination and score a custom Wendell Crawl O'Green prize, while … [Read more...] about Wendell Crawl O’Green March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Bombshell Beer Company, and more
Bombshell Beer Company, at 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, is a 100% women-owned microbrewery. They package our beer in kegs and cans which can be found in restaurants and bars throughout the Greater Triangle, Triad, and Sandhills of NC. The Tap Room features up to 12 beers on tap, wine, and soft drinks, and there's an outdoor Beer Garden. Bombshell hosts food trucks, live music, trivia, … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Party at Bombshell Beer Company, and more
St. Patrick’s Day at West 94th Street Pub in Durham
West 94th Street Pub, 4711 Hope Valley Road, #6C, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. It's free to attend. Pay for your food and drink. You can expect green beer, Guinness and Irish Mules, as well as corned beef and cabbage, Reubens, Bangers & Mash, Shepherd's Pie and more. … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day at West 94th Street Pub in Durham
