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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National Mac and Cheese Day — freebies and deals July 14
National Mac & Cheese Day is July 14, 2025. As if you needed a reminder to indulge in the ultimate comfort food! We're compiling a list of freebies and deals in the Triangle in honor of National Mac and Cheese Day. Please remember that participation may vary at chains and franchises. Mac and Cheese Day Deals Boricua Soul Boricua Soul, at 705 Willard Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about National Mac and Cheese Day — freebies and deals July 14
Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
NC Vibes is bringing the fun of the beach to Raleigh with Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will features live music and dance, games, a food truck rodeo and much more: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats Festival July 12
Grace Community Farmers Market July 12
Grace Community Farmers Market was established in 2024 to help support local Durham farmers and vendors of color and address food insecurity in collaboration with the Walltown Food Ministry. It takes place the second Saturday of the month, from April to October, from 1 to 4 p.m., at 906 N. Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. Upcoming dates in 2025: Shop for honey, tea, fresh … [Read more...] about Grace Community Farmers Market July 12
French Fry freebies and deals for National French Fry Day July 11
Friday, July 11, 2025, is National French Fry Day. Read on for a list of french fry freebies and deals on this special day! Also, keep reading for a big list of food deals (updated every day) in the Triangle. City BBQ City BBQ is treating its City Rewards members to a freebie on July 11, 2025. Guests can enjoy free fresh hand-cut French Fries or three cheese baked Mac & Cheese—redeemable … [Read more...] about French Fry freebies and deals for National French Fry Day July 11
Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (and Speedway and Stripes) on 7/11
7-Eleven is celebrating summer and its birthday by giving everyone a free Slurpee on July 11, 2025. Free Slurpee For Slurpee Day, all customers who visit a participating 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes location on July 11, 2025 can enjoy a FREE small Slurpee to celebrate the cool day. Limit one per person, while supplies last. Because of the giveaway’s popularity, Slurpee machines (or … [Read more...] about Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (and Speedway and Stripes) on 7/11
Free Sake Tasting at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary July 11
The Williams House Craft Taproom, 210 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up both coffee and beer, as well as cider and hard seltzer. They are hosting many events, which you can find on their website. Celebrate The Williams House's grand opening from July 8 to 12, 2025, at these events: Trivia NightWednesday, July 9, 20257 to 8:30 p.m.Free Cans for Cures: Tree House … [Read more...] about Free Sake Tasting at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary July 11
Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Participating locations of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are offering a free cone or cup of frozen custard when you purchase a kid's meal, from July 7 to 11, 2025. Participating locations only. Details might differ in some stores. The Triangle locations have announced on Facebook that they are participating in this promotion: … [Read more...] about Free cone or cup when you buy a kid’s meal at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Poetry at the Plant at Fair Game Beverage July 9, more…
Fair Game Beverage Company, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is one of the businesses at The Plant. This Chatham County distillery and winery features North Carolina grown and produced wine and spirits. Fair Game regularly hosts events, and many of them are free. You can find them on Fair Game's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon Recurring Events Irish … [Read more...] about Poetry at the Plant at Fair Game Beverage July 9, more…
Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July 7
National Day of Rock-n-Roll is July 7, 2025. Moe's Southwest Grill is celebrating with a special offer. Wear a concert or band t-shirt in-store to receive a BOGO entrée deal. If you're a Moe's Rewards member, you can stack the BOGO deal with Moe's Monday offer, which is a specially priced burrito or bowl, and chips and salsa. Buy one entrée (Burritos, Bowls, Stacks, Nachos, Quesadillas, … [Read more...] about Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July 7
