Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, and sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
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Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free wine tastings
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just past the vet … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Wine Shop: Free wine tastings
Music Bingo and Trivia at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street
Oaklyn Springs Taproom can be found at 505 Broad 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 taproom's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Brewery … [Read more...] about Music Bingo and Trivia at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street
Beer, Bacon, and Bluegrass at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street
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 Beer, Bacon, and Bluegrass at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street
Free bowl of chili at Wendy’s Sept. 22 to celebrate first day of fall
To celebrate the first day of fall, Wendy’s is offering a FREE small chili with any purchase of $5 or more on September. 22, 2025 at participating locations. Limit one per person. The one-day-only deal is only available for Wendy’s Rewards members via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards here. A small chili is regularly $3.59. (Price might vary by location.) … [Read more...] about Free bowl of chili at Wendy’s Sept. 22 to celebrate first day of fall
Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Love food trucks? Then make sure to go to the Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 8010 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend and family friendly. The annual event features 40+ food trucks, plus games, local vendors, face painting, a bounce house, and live music from SPIKED. Go to the the corporate … [Read more...] about Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival Sept. 21
Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is presenting Durham Oktoberfest at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 3 to 10 p.m. It's free to attend and family-friendly. The event features: … [Read more...] about Durham Oktoberfest in Durham Central Park Sept. 20
10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
Asia Fest is returning for 2025. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. Tickets are $12 ($9 early bird), and free for those 12 and under, or age 65 and older. Purchase tickets here. The festival features: … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
LocoPops celebrates 20 years in Durham with deals, flavor revivals, a Durham crawl and more
LocoPops is celebrating 20 years of sharing Mexican-style paletas in Durham with a month-long celebration. Throughout September, 2025, the celebration will include nostalgic pops, raffles, giveaways, community celebrations and discounts. LocoPops' two locations: Flavor Revival - Two retired LocoPops flavors, Mint Oreo and Shirley Temple, will make a comeback all month long. Design Your … [Read more...] about LocoPops celebrates 20 years in Durham with deals, flavor revivals, a Durham crawl and more
Free Queso Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill Sept. 20 — no purchase required
National Queso Day is Saturday, September 20th, 2025. To celebrate, Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering all guests a FREE cup of queso and chips. No purchase is required, and you don't need a coupon code or rewards account. The offer is good in store, online and through the Moe's app. There's a limit of one free queso per person. … [Read more...] about Free Queso Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill Sept. 20 — no purchase required
