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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

Nurses Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals 2026

Nurses Appreciation Week is May 6 to 12, 2026, and we all know that nurses deserve a ton of appreciation (all year long.) We will be updating this page with special deals that businesses are offering to nurses this week. Please make sure to follow each link for the details. And please also scroll down this page for a huge, day-by-day list of food deals in the Triangle. McAlister's Deli Nurses … [Read more...] about Nurses Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals 2026

Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2026: freebies and deals

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 to 8, 2026, so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators just during this time, and some offer deals all year long. Make sure to click each link to get all the details. As always, participation might vary, so if the deal is from a chain make sure to verify … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week deals 2026: freebies and deals

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro

The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. It's free to attend. Ta Contento is bringing the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to The Plant! Enjoy live music with Grupo Caribe Vibe, as well as delicious food and drinks for purchase. bmc brewing will offer $5 Pints of their Mexia Mexican Lager and $1 off Tequila … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Plant in Pittsboro

Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20

The Town of Cary is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4 to 9:30 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Experience a jubilant Juneteenth Celebration curated by Historian Darrell Stover! Experience the spirit of “freedom dance” as movement takes center stage, honoring expression, resilience, and joy through live performances and moments that … [Read more...] about Cary’s Juneteenth Celebration June 20

Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more

Garner is holding its Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina, from 5 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. The headlining performance will be by the North Carolina Symphony. Enjoy delicious food while the kids play in the Kids Zone, featuring games and crafts. After the concert there will be a fireworks … [Read more...] about Garner Independence Day Celebration will include the NC Symphony, fireworks, and more

Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1

The Town of Fuquay-Varina has announced that it will be hosting its Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. It will take place at South Park, 900 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Gates will open at 6 p.m. The splash pad will be open from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Live music will start at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks show at sundown, or around 9:15 p.m. Look for weather related … [Read more...] about Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration includes live music, food trucks, fireworks July 1

Carrboro 4th of July Celebration includes live music, People’s Parade, and the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay

The Town of Carrboro is hosting an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It will take place at Carrboro Town Commons from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with pre-event activities at Weaver Street Market starting at 9:30 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. the kickoff event will take place at Weaver Street Market. Then at 10:50 a.m., the People's Parade will take place, led by the Bulltown Strutters, … [Read more...] about Carrboro 4th of July Celebration includes live music, People’s Parade, and the annual community reading of Frederick Douglass’ essay

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