Shredding your sensitive documents is an important step to protect yourself from identify theft and fraud. It's especially important to shred document that you have your social security number, credit card info or bank account information on them. Office Max and Office Depot are offering 5 pounds of paper shredding for free. Just pay tax. You'll need a coupon, which you can find by going to this … [Read more...] about Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max — through May 23
Home and garden
Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Logan's Garden Center at the NC Farmers Market, 1208 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Festival on March 27 and 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This is a “neighborhood” spring celebration, suitable for dogs, families, plant lovers, and anybody looking for a fun atmosphere. Event Highlights: … [Read more...] about Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina. At this free event, enjoy: In addition, the Arbor Day celebration will be pick-up day for the free trees that Cary is offering through the My Tree, Our Tree giveaway. Learn more about and … [Read more...] about Cary Arbor Day Celebration March 28
Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Cary residents, here's a chance to beautify your yard with a FREE tree. The Town of Cary is giving residents free trees. This is an effort to add to the environmental health of the community by increasing the tree canopy. Residents of Cary may receive one tree per household per giveaway date, while supplies last. Registration is open now. Pick-up for the trees will be Saturday, March … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Wake Forest Community Garden Fair Feb. 28: Free gardening classes, free seeds, more…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, st 1524 Jenkins Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is hosting Wake Forest Community Garden Fair on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a free community event. There will be two Free Classes taught by Master GardenersAttend both! 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 - 1 p.m. Learn more from table presenters about Square Foot … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Community Garden Fair Feb. 28: Free gardening classes, free seeds, more…
Valentine’s Day at Sunshine Lavender Farm Feb. 14
Sunshine Lavender Farm is opening for Valentine's Day for the first time. Stop by on February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunshine Lavender Farm is at 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills. Hurdlle Mills is an unincorporated community in southern Person County and northern Orange County, North Carolina. The cost to RSVP is $3, which is a donation to the Caswell County Animal Shelter. … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day at Sunshine Lavender Farm Feb. 14
Downtown Raleigh Home Show canceled due to weather
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the weather. Downtown Raleigh Home Show will be at Raleigh Convention Center from January 23 to 25, 2026. Save 50% on tickets with promo code CHEAP. Three days only to shop, compare & save on kitchens, baths, flooring & more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof & ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Home Show canceled due to weather
Right-Sizing Your Stuff: How to Use Your Space Better — free organization workshop Jan. 10
Organize NC is offering a free program, Right-Sizing Your Stuff: How to Organize Your Space Better on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Laurel Hill Community Center, 3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Register for this free event. At Right-Sizing Your Stuff learn practical strategies for creating a more organized home and lifestyle. Professional Organizers … [Read more...] about Right-Sizing Your Stuff: How to Use Your Space Better — free organization workshop Jan. 10
Seed Swap at Durham Co-Op Market Jan 10
Durham Co-op Market is a cooperative grocery store at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham. The market schedules some events throughout the year. Here's one upcoming event: Seed SwapSaturday, January 10, 202612 to 2:30 p.m.Free This is a free community event. Swap seeds and growing tips with other plant lovers and community partners. Bring your own seeds from home or purchase seed … [Read more...] about Seed Swap at Durham Co-Op Market Jan 10
Magnificent Mums — flower show at NC State Fairgrounds Nov. 8-9
Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society presents Magnificent Mums on November 8 and 9, 2025, at the James Martin Building of the NC State Fairgrounds (Gate 9). Admission is free. Welcome Fall with a family friendly exhibition of the most amazing flowers you have ever seen. This is a flower competition and show of rare and enormous heirloom chrysanthemums, complete with judges, ribbons and … [Read more...] about Magnificent Mums — flower show at NC State Fairgrounds Nov. 8-9
