Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, holds frequent events and many are free. See their upcoming schedule on their calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events St. Patrick's Day PartySaturday, March 14, 20262 to 8 p.m.Free Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with green beer, live music (3 to 6 p.m.), and St. Paddy's Day food specials from Rescue Dog's Food Truck! Recurring … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Party at Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, more
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Got to be NC Festival May 15-17
Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 15 to 17, 2026. Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them. It takes place at North Carolina State … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 15-17
Live Jazz in the Study at Peck & Plume Feb. 18
Peck & Plume at The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, offers breakfast, lunch dinner, and brunch in Downtown Cary. Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can find their upcoming events here. Live Jazz in the StudyWednesday, February 18, 2026Wednesday, March 4, 2026Wednesday, March 11, 2026Free Follow the above link to learn about the musical artists and the wine … [Read more...] about Live Jazz in the Study at Peck & Plume Feb. 18
Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials returning April 1
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 9th 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 returning April 1
ParTee at Capital Marketplace: Free mini golf, arcade passes and pizza on March 14 — tickets required
For one morning only, ParTee Shack North Raleigh, 6321 Triangle Plantation Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a chance to play for free. PartTee at Capital Marketplace takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is FREE, but tickets are required. It's limited to 200 people. Walk-ins will not be admitted. You'll need to RSVP on Eventbrite and show your … [Read more...] about ParTee at Capital Marketplace: Free mini golf, arcade passes and pizza on March 14 — tickets required
Free Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Elizabeth Street UMC in Durham Feb. 17
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a free Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, the period of time preceding Easter. … [Read more...] about Free Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Elizabeth Street UMC in Durham Feb. 17
The Second Annual Pancake-A-Palooza, benefiting World Relief Feb. 17
The Local Church is presenting the Second Annual Pancake-a-Palooza in honor of Shrove Tuesday, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5 p.m., at Cafe Root Cellar, 35 Suttles Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This is a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner with net proceeds supporting World Relief's refugee resettlement work in the Triangle area. Open to everyone, family-friendly. $10 for adults. Ages 12 and … [Read more...] about The Second Annual Pancake-A-Palooza, benefiting World Relief Feb. 17
Buy one get one free at Nothing Bundt Cakes Feb. 16-22
Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of a Buy One Bundtlet, Get One FREE promotion from February 16 to 22, 2026. Guests who purchase any individual Bundtlet — the brand’s single-serve cakes — will get a second Bundtlet free … [Read more...] about Buy one get one free at Nothing Bundt Cakes Feb. 16-22
Abbey Road Mardi Gras Feb. 17, more…
Abbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming Events Abbey Road Mardi GrasTuesday, February 17, 20267 p.m.Free DJ NYCE Danger the Entertainer hosting Music Bingo. Plus beads, Jell-o shots and costumes. Abbey … [Read more...] about Abbey Road Mardi Gras Feb. 17, more…
Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery Durham, and more…
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, teas, lemonades, kombuchas and more. Dogs are welcome. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Please make sure to check Moon Dog's … [Read more...] about Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery Durham, and more…
