Triangle's Train: New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is offering free train rides to military service members on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026. The hour-long ride travels on historic railroad track from Bonsal to New Hill and back. Included in the invitation are active duty service members and veterans. Service members and veterans are encouraged … [Read more...] about Triangle’s Train: New Hope Valley Railway offering free rides for military service members on Armed Forces Day
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Liberty Arts Third Friday at The Foundry and Durham Food Hall May 15
Liberty Arts, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are known for their work in iron. Each year they hold a public iron pour in Durham Central Park. In addition they host many community events. … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts Third Friday at The Foundry and Durham Food Hall May 15
Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend by visiting a flower farm, enjoying a free concert, walking through a garden, buying great local chocolate and more. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother's Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4
The North Carolina State Capitol, at 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a FREE family event. This downtown Raleigh celebration will complement a morning parade organized by the N.C. Department of Labor and evening fireworks at Dix Park organized by the City of … [Read more...] about Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
The City of Raleigh's 4th of July fireworks celebration will return to Dorothea Dix Park in 2026. Check back soon for details! The fireworks will be part of a full weekend of events across the city to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
Mother’s Day at Fenton
Mother's Day at Fenton is a special event on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 210 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. Celebrate Mother’s Day in Fenton Square with an afternoon full of charm and thoughtful treats. … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day at Fenton
Whole Foods Market’s Mother’s Day deal: 15-stem bunch of tulips for $9.99
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Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 6 to 12, 2026, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for Prime members. Try Prime for 30 days for free. The deal is valid for single-color, multicolor, bicolor and classic 15-stem bunches only. If you shop in the store, Whole Foods has floral wrapping stations on-site so you … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Market’s Mother’s Day deal: 15-stem bunch of tulips for $9.99
Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for Mother’s Day May 9
On May 9, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers at every location FREE Spring Flowers — starting at 10 a.m. Flowers may vary by location. No purchase necessary. Look for the giveaway station at each location. If you can’t find it, ask an employee for assistance in locating it. The giveaway is only available for MyLowe’s Rewards members. Join MyLowe’s Rewards here. You must show … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free spring flowers for Mother’s Day May 9
Cinco de Mayo celebrations and deals in the Triangle for 2026
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle. Read on for a mix of parties, restaurant specials and more. Keep reading for a list of restaurant deals or jump right to the list of Cinco de Mayo events in the Triangle. If you're not doing this already, you can subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap's daily emails (just one a day), and follow us on Facebook and … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo celebrations and deals in the Triangle for 2026
