Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the cheap in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas in 2018. These Triangle St. Patrick's Day events are free, cheap, or at least kind of cheap. Follow the links below for details. There are events for both kids and adults. Make sure to follow the links for all the details, including location. This is a growing list, so please keep checking … [Read more...] about 22 free and cheap St. Patrick’s Day events in the Triangle
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Spring Egg Dive and more Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation is offering several Easter Egg Hunts for 2018. Most are free to participate in. Spring Egg Dive Saturday, March 10th, 2018 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Campus Hills Pool 2000 South Alston Avenue, Durham $6 for residents, $11 for non-residents Registration required. It's an Eggstravaganza! Dive, splash, and swim for eggs and win prizes at our Spring Egg Dive event. … [Read more...] about Spring Egg Dive and more Egg Hunts with Durham Parks and Recreation
Free and cheap things to do for Valentine’s Day in the Triangle–with or without a date
There is no shortage of things to do in the Triangle for Valentine's Day, but let's face it. They can be expensive. You can feel pressured to spend a lot of money to prove your love. But a famous person (or maybe four famous people) once said "Money can't buy me love." Also, Valentine's Day can be a bummer for people without a romantic partner. So here's a list of some outside-the-box things to do … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do for Valentine’s Day in the Triangle–with or without a date
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Book Drive Celebration
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 15th, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Donate books! Bring them to the event. Book Harvest provides books to children who need them and engages families and communities to promote children’s lifelong literacy and academic success. Besides the book drive … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Book Drive Celebration
25+ free and very cheap New Year’s events
There's no shortage of fantastic New Year's Eve celebrations in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area. Unfortunately, there may be a shortage of funds in some of our bank accounts after the winter holidays. So here are some events that are either free or very cheap. I've included activities for both kids and adults. Make sure to follow the links to get the details. Also, have you subscribed to … [Read more...] about 25+ free and very cheap New Year’s events
Triangle restaurants to go to for Christmas dinner
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free meal off their holiday wish list. A number of restaurants serve a special Christmas Eve or Christmas Day menu. And others are open with their regular menu. Here are some options at various price points. We put a $30/person upper limit on our list. Make sure to note if the meal is just on Christmas Eve so you don't show up … [Read more...] about Triangle restaurants to go to for Christmas dinner
Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle
Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2017 Christmas season? Here are a few of the most spectacular displays. Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and creativity. So visit and … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle
Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
This is a growing list of 2017 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Make sure to bookmark this page, as it will be frequently updated. And make sure to follow the links to get all the information, such as location, time and cost, for each event. We focus on free and inexpensive … [Read more...] about Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond
Holiday Markets in the Triangle
Shop for gifts at these holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a large and growing list of Christmas markets, church bazaars, crafts markets, arts markets and more. Know of more that should be on this list? Please email us at jody@triangleonthecheap.com. Please include a link to where it's listed. We'll see it faster that way than if you leave a comment to this … [Read more...] about Holiday Markets in the Triangle
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market
Shop for holiday gifts and art for yourself at Durham Art Walk Holiday Market on Saturday, November 18th, 2017, and Sunday, November 19th. The event features tons of artists, as well as live music and some special features. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. You can use this map to find all the locations. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, is a good starting point. Most … [Read more...] about Durham Art Walk Holiday Market
