La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
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Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays
Raleigh City Farm is a nonprofit urban farm founded in 2011 on a formerly vacant one-acre lot in Downtown Raleigh, at 800 N. Blount Street. Their mission is to grow the next generation of farmers by connecting the community to sustainable agriculture. Raleigh City Farm offers workshops, tours, special events and more. You can find the upcoming events on the event page on the website. "Pay What … [Read more...] about Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays
Oaklyn-Toberfest on Sept. 26 at Oaklyn Springs Brewery, and more…
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 Oaklyn-Toberfest on Sept. 26 at Oaklyn Springs Brewery, and more…
Nothing Bundt Cakes: Free Bundtlets for National Bring the Joy Day on Sept. 15
Nothing Bundt Cakes has declared September 15, 2026, to be the first-ever National Bring the Joy Day. Each of its 841 bakeries nationwide is giving away a FREE Confetti Bundtlet to the first 300 people in line. No purchase is required. The Confetti Bundtlet combines the flavor of a classic birthday cake with colorful sprinkles. Limit one per guest, while supplies last. Must claim in … [Read more...] about Nothing Bundt Cakes: Free Bundtlets for National Bring the Joy Day on Sept. 15
Insomnia Cookies Celebrates National PJ Party Night with Free Cookies, Giveaways and Discounts
Get ready to slip into your coziest PJs and satisfy those late-night cravings at Insomnia Cookies’ 8th annual PJ Party on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Join the fun for FREE cookies, giveaways and sweet savings. FREE Cookie Giveaway On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Insomnia Cookies is giving any customer in their PJs a FREE Classic Cookie at participating locations — from 8 p.m. to closing. No … [Read more...] about Insomnia Cookies Celebrates National PJ Party Night with Free Cookies, Giveaways and Discounts
Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outdoor serving window, so you can order right from the patio. Kids are welcome at Der Nachbar. Der Nachbar hosts food trucks at times, and also sometimes offers pretzels from … [Read more...] about Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
Blaze Pizza celebrates its 15th anniversary with special deal: 2-topping, 11-inch pizza for $6.85
Blaze Pizza is celebrating its birthday the best way it knows how: with pizza. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Blaze Rewards members can enjoy one 11-inch, 2 Top Pizza for just $6.85 at participating locations when ordering through the Blaze Pizza App or blazepizza.com and using promo code BLAZEBDAY. To redeem the one-day digital deal, guests must be logged in to their Blaze Rewards account, add … [Read more...] about Blaze Pizza celebrates its 15th anniversary with special deal: 2-topping, 11-inch pizza for $6.85
Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 10-11, 2026
A Taste of Greece takes place October 10 and 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p .m. both days, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Parking is free, but the lot feels up quickly. Please consider ride-share. This event features: A portion of all proceeds will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts. … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece in Durham Oct 10-11, 2026
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Sept. 14
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events, including monthly food distributions and community meals. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the event will be … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Sept. 14
Crooktober Family Fest at Crooked Hammock Brewery on Sept. 26: Kids’ stein-holding contest, pretzel necklaces, balloon animals, and more!
Crooked Hammock Brewery, at 4501 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, boasts a relaxed backyard for hanging out, a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere, and a menu that goes beyond burgers. The brewery features several year-rounders, as well as limited release beers and brewer's exclusives. Crooked Hammock also hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar and … [Read more...] about Crooktober Family Fest at Crooked Hammock Brewery on Sept. 26: Kids’ stein-holding contest, pretzel necklaces, balloon animals, and more!
