Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each market features 30+ geeky vendors, giant games, food trucks, and fun competitions. The events are free to attend. Geek … [Read more...] about Geek & Grub Market: Holiday Nightmare Edition Dec. 14
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9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Artist Studio Project, The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, El Centro Hispano,and The Dominican Association of NC invite you to join them at the 9th Annual La Chocolatada de Luisito. It takes place Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m. at The City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh North Carolina. This is a free, bilingual, family, holiday storytime event. It … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Chocolatada de Luisito on Dec. 14: Free books, chocolate more!
Toy giveaways, with free food, in Durham and Raleigh Dec 13
Crimey Dealers is presenting toy giveaways in both Durham and Raleigh on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The events will also feature free food for the family, music and a dance competition for kids. Can you donate toys? Contact @crimeytoydrive on Instagram. Attending one of these events? Arrive early! Durham Toy Giveaway Saturday, December 13, 202512 p.m. to 2 p.m.AJ's Cheesecakes2506 … [Read more...] about Toy giveaways, with free food, in Durham and Raleigh Dec 13
Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Buy a dozen doughnuts, get a dozen for $1 on 12/12
Krispy Kreme is once again offering its annual Day of the Dozens deal on December 12, 2025. On 12/12 only, order any dozen doughnuts (or a 16-count Minis) at regular price, and get a dozen Original Glazed for $1. Valid in-shop, via drive-thru, or online for pick-up or delivery at participating U.S. shops. Limit: two $1 dozens per guest in-shop and via drive-thru, and one $1 dozen per guest … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Day of the Dozens: Buy a dozen doughnuts, get a dozen for $1 on 12/12
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
Local 919, 1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers craft beer and fine wine. It also hosts frequent events, which you can find on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few that are coming up... All of these events were found on The Local 919's calendar. Please check before heading out to make sure there have been no changes. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Free Wine … [Read more...] about Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine: Free Wine Tasting on Fridays
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
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
