Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to make sure that there haven't been any changes. On their calendar you can find upcoming food distributions, events and volunteer opportunities. Donations are welcome … [Read more...] about Parktown Food Hub — Open Food Distribution Day Dec. 11
Food and drink
Menchie’s celebrates Disney’s ‘Percy Jackson’ with free frozen yogurt & toppings Dec. 10
Percy Jackson and froyo fans, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is partnering with Disney to promote the new season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This is the second season in the popular Percy Jackson series. The much anticipated season premieres on Disney+ and Hulu on December 10, 2025. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is giving away FREE froyo to celebrate the new season at participating … [Read more...] about Menchie’s celebrates Disney’s ‘Percy Jackson’ with free frozen yogurt & toppings Dec. 10
Board Game Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to follow Gizmo Brew Works Durham's Facebook page for updates. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoMondays7 p.m.Free Hammered TriviaSundays: 2 to 4 … [Read more...] about Board Game Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill Jan. 14
The Town of Chapel Hill holds a regular food distribution, open to all community members, two times a month. It takes place at the Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, at 9:30 a.m. The distribution is not taking place on December 24. Please bring one or two boxes or bags. The distribution is held in … [Read more...] about Food distribution at Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot in Chapel Hill Jan. 14
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Jan. 5
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. 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 moved to the following Monday. If it's raining the event … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Jan. 5
Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Both Santa and The Grinch are visiting multiple locations of Ruckus around the Triangle. Visiting with Santa is free at the events. You just pay for your food an drinks. Kids can share their Christmas wish lists and take pictures with Santa. Dinners with the Grinch are ticketed events. $30 (or $25 at the Early Bird pricing) gets you buffet dinner and photo ops with the Grinch. Reservations … [Read more...] about Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Baskin-Robbins celebrates 80th birthday with 80-cent ice cream scoops for one day only
You can’t have birthday cake without ice cream! Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is celebrating its milestone 80th birthday on Dec. 7, 2025 and everyone’s invited to the party. Since opening in Glendale, California back on Dec. 7, 1945, Baskin-Robbins started with a bold “31 flavors” promise – one delicious flavor for every day of the month. Founders … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins celebrates 80th birthday with 80-cent ice cream scoops for one day only
The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Dec. 7
The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2025 … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Dec. 7
Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Dec. 6
Hillside Church, 201 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's holding a food pantry event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, 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 after 11:30 a.m. to avoid long wait times. … [Read more...] about Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Dec. 6
Sugar and Spice Market at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street, Dec. 6
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 Sugar and Spice Market at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street, Dec. 6
