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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Half-price slices at The Cheesecake Factory July 30 for National Cheesecake Day
The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating National Cheesecake Day by offering half price on any slice on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. You need to be a Cheesecake Rewards member to take advantage of this offer. The offer is available only to dine-in patrons. One slice per guest, up to six guests. Each guest must be present. One-time use only. The Cheesecake Factory is at: Find more locations … [Read more...] about Half-price slices at The Cheesecake Factory July 30 for National Cheesecake Day
National Chicken Wing Day deals July 29
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, is National Chicken Wing Day. Celebrate with one of these special deals. Details and participation might vary according to location. Make sure to click on each link to get the details. We'll be adding to this list during the days leading up to National Chicken Wing Day when we learn more. Also, scroll down for a big list of other food and drink related deals and … [Read more...] about National Chicken Wing Day deals July 29
Free Comedy Show at House of Hops, Glenwood on July 29
House of Hops is a family-owned craft beer retail store. It features over 300 bottles and canned beers, and 24 rotating draft beers. They fill clean 32 ounce and 64 ounce growlers. House of Hops has two locations in Raleigh and one in Pittsboro. House of Hops hosts events, mostly trivia, throughout the week. You can find updates on their website calendar or the Facebook pages for each … [Read more...] about Free Comedy Show at House of Hops, Glenwood on July 29
Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
Raleigh Shop and Rock features Battle of the Bands, hosted by Adam Decker, a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, and local vendors. It takes place Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Shop and Rock is free to attend, and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair. You might also be interested in heading to Moore Square … [Read more...] about Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1
Durham Bulls giving away 5,030 free hot dogs at the game on July 27
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The Durham Bulls are celebrating their 30th season at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC, by giving away 5,030 FREE Sahlen's hot dogs at the game Sunday, July 27, 2025. Fans will receive one free hot dog each when they enter, starting when gates open at 4 p.m. If any free hot dogs remain once the game starts, fans may return to the front entrance and receive up to … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls giving away 5,030 free hot dogs at the game on July 27
The secret way to get a free burger, fries and drink from Bull City Burger and Brewery on July 26
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 The secret way to get a free burger, fries and drink from Bull City Burger and Brewery on July 26
Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26
NC State University has been developing experimental tomato varieties designed especially for disease resistance. But how do they taste? You can be the judge! Durham County Cooperative Extension, at 721 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a Tomato Trial Tasting event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. It's free to participate. Participants will taste some … [Read more...] about Be a tomato taster with Durham County Cooperative Extension July 26
Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24
National Drive-Thru Day is July 24, 2025. Is that a new one for you? Us too! We've collected up info from a few restaurants that have special deals to celebrate. Each deal below has been verified with a representative of the company, but please verify that your location of choice is participating before you head out! Also, we're pretty sure there will be at least one more deal added. We're … [Read more...] about Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24
Special deals for National Tequila Day July 24
You might not be aware that Thursday, July 24th, 2025, is National Tequila Day, but that's why we're here. You're welcome. Here are some special deals to help you celebrate. Like you need help celebrating... And keep reading for a big list of food and drink deals. AC Hotel Durham AC Hotel Durham, 2800 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's celebrating … [Read more...] about Special deals for National Tequila Day July 24
