Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Suggested parking location is in the H lot near the 2000 Lewis Street entrance. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
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Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
Cary's historic organic teaching farm, Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, is hosting Harvest Fest on two dates this fall, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., on each: These are free events for all ages. Enjoy live music, kids' activities, a food truck and beer vendor, shopping booths from sustainable sellers and chatting with local environmental experts. Harvest Fest Vendors There … [Read more...] about Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm in Cary Oct. 18
PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Orange County Master Gardeners are hosting Plant Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blackwood Farm Park, 1440 New Hope Church Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. PlantFest includes many activities for kids, as well as the plant sale and an art sale. The plant sale will offer many native plants, including some that are hard to find at local … [Read more...] about PlantFest at Blackwood Farm Park
Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 12-14
The Triangle Orchid Society is presenting Fall for Orchids, their 9th annual orchid show, on September 12-14, 2025. This FREE event is at JC Raulston Arboretum, Ruby McSwain Auditorium, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC. There will be exhibits from orchid societies across the Carolinas and Virginia. This is a rare chance to see unusual orchids. Shop for orchids and growing … [Read more...] about Fall for Orchids — orchid show at JC Raulston Arboretum Sep 12-14
Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 12-14
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The Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show is celebrating its 40th year with all things BBQ, as well as plenty of inspiration for home improvement, at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds from September 12 to 14, 2025. Looking for fresh ideas for home improvement? A visit to the Fairground Southern Ideal Home Show picks up where online research leaves off – with experts to answer questions and … [Read more...] about Save 50% on tickets to the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 12-14
Fall Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Sept. 13
Briggs Avenue Community Garden, which is owned and operated by NCSU-Cooperative Extension-Durham County, is holding its fall festival and plant sale on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Donations are appreciated. The garden is at 1314 S. Briggs Avenue, Durham, NC. The plants are very affordable. They are all $3! In addition to the plant sale, … [Read more...] about Fall Festival and Plant Sale at Briggs Avenue Community Garden in Durham Sept. 13
Native Plant Swap at White Deer Nature Center Sept. 7
The Town of Garner is hosting a Native Plant Swap on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at White Deer Park Center, 2400 State Road 2710, Garner, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Bring rooted plants, seedlings or cuttings to trade. All plants must be native to the southeastern US or North Carolina. Please attach a label on each plant prior to arrival. Limit of 20 plants per … [Read more...] about Native Plant Swap at White Deer Nature Center Sept. 7
Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week
As you plan your 4th of July festivities in the Triangle, keep in mind these restaurant freebies and deals. All specify "participating locations" so you might want to call ahead and verify before setting out. These deals are for 2025. Scroll down for a big list of 4th of July events. You might also be interested in: These deals are for Friday, July 4th, 2025, unless otherwise noted. … [Read more...] about Food freebies and deals for 4th of July Week
An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features: … [Read more...] about An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
On June 14, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE pair of garden snips ($5 value) to the first 250 MyLowe’s loyalty members at each location — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. You must show proof of MyLowe’s membership to participate in the giveaway. Show the associate a valid member ID on the Lowe’s app or site or ask the associate to look up your account with … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free gardening snips — one day only
