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Free fitness classes and events in the Triangle

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Get active with some of these free fitness events and classes in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. The opportunities include yoga classes, organized hikes, martial arts classes, and much more. Know of other free fitness classes? Let us know by emailing jody@triangleonthecheap.com and we'll add them to the list! We're adding new events every day. You might also be interested in: … [Read more...] about Free fitness classes and events in the Triangle

Harvest and Hornworm Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site

Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road in Durham, is hosting the Harvest and Hornworm Festival on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. The festival celebrates North Carolina's farming culture and history. Highlights are the looping contest, moon pie eating contest, and hornworm race. This event will feature live music, local arts and … [Read more...] about Harvest and Hornworm Festival at Duke Homestead State Historic Site

Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State with headliner Delta Rae

    Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The headlining performer is Delta Rae.  The whole community is invited. The festival includes … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State with headliner Delta Rae

Storytime at Locopops Dessert Cafe

Locopops Dessert Cafe, at 2618 Hillsborough Road, Durham, offers more than just tasty treats and coffee. It hosts music jam sessions and other events as well. All are free to attend. Just pay for your popsicles, ice cream, baked goods or coffee. Here's what's coming up: Old Time Learning Jam Every Tuesday 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free This jam is focused on teaching and learning Old Time … [Read more...] about Storytime at Locopops Dessert Cafe

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Help Break Record for the World’s Longest Soul Train Line Dance

The City of Raleigh, in partnership with the African American Cultural Festival, is training its eyes at the Guinness World Record for the longest Soul Train Dance, and you can be a part of it. The current record is 426 people. On Saturday, August 24th, 2019, at 9 a.m., join the World's Longest Soul Train Line Dance at John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Blvd., … [Read more...] about Help Break Record for the World’s Longest Soul Train Line Dance

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Free: Beer & Banjos music series at Raleigh Times Bar

Every Tuesday, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Raleigh Times Bar, at 14 East Hargett Street in Raleigh, hosts Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is hosted by Hank Smith. Click on the Facebook events, below, to learn more about the upcoming … [Read more...] about Free: Beer & Banjos music series at Raleigh Times Bar

Cary Jazz Meetup: Jazz Jam

Cary Jazz Meetup is a group of local musicians that gets together to play all kinds of jazz in a fun, judgment-free zone. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Corner Tavern and Grill, 1301 NW Maynard Road, Cary. You're welcome to join the jazz jam. It's free. Just bring your instrument or your voice. You're also welcome to just come and … [Read more...] about Cary Jazz Meetup: Jazz Jam

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116 free things to do this week in the Triangle

Plan your week on the cheap in the Triangle with this list of free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. This list goes from Monday, August 19th, to Sunday, August 25th, 2019. Triangle on the Cheap has a lot of ideas for free and cheap things to do, so make sure to subscribe by email. Your email address will never be shared, sold, or spammed. We're also on Facebook … [Read more...] about 116 free things to do this week in the Triangle

Free Keto Smoothie at Smoothie King when you walk 10,000 steps

Smoothie King is introducing a new Keto smoothie, called Keto Champ. It will come in two flavors, berry and coffee, and is high in protein and fat, and under 10 net carbs, ideal for those following a keto diet. On Tuesday, August 20th, 2019, you can get a free 20-ounce Keto Champ smoothie at participating locations. There's sort of a catch, though. To get the free smoothie you need to show … [Read more...] about Free Keto Smoothie at Smoothie King when you walk 10,000 steps

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Brewfest at Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market–free samples from 11 breweries & cideries

Chapel Hill Farmers' Market's Brewfest takes place at the market, which is at University Place, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy free samples from: Dingo Dog Brewing Company Haw River Farmhouse Ales Botanist and Barrel Fortnight Brewing Company Starpoint Brewing Fullsteam Brewery Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh … [Read more...] about Brewfest at Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market–free samples from 11 breweries & cideries

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