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Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 7-8

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Whether or not you took advantage of Prime Day in July, you have another chance to take advantage of extreme savings on Amazon before the Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales. Amazon is bringing back a very popular shopping event -- Prime Big Deal Days on October 7 and 8, 2025. This is a chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping and get the best deals on the products you've been looking … [Read more...] about Prime Big Deal Days Oct. 7-8

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Raleigh Little Theatre Costume Sale Oct. 4

Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is holding a costume sale on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will take place in the Stephenson Amphitheatre parking lot. Take advantage of great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories from Raleigh Little Theatre’s costumes over the years! The costume sale is a … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre Costume Sale Oct. 4

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Big Amberly Clothing Swap in Cary Oct. 4

Bring gently worn clothes, accessories, and shoes to the Big Amberly Clothing Swap on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event takes place at Amberly Clubhouse, 1075 Residents Club Drive, Cary, North Carolina. You can drop-off clothes Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., or anytime during the event at the Amberly Clubhouse location. Everyone is welcome and there's … [Read more...] about Big Amberly Clothing Swap in Cary Oct. 4

The Market at NCMA Oct. 4

On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA Oct. 4

Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4

Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina. It features live music, a beer garden, artist village, kid zone, food trucks and more. It's free to attend and draws a great crowd. Read on for details! Main Stage Beer Garden Stage Local Craft Beer Food Trucks Kid Zone and Rock Wall Artist … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival Oct. 4

Calico Makers Fall Market Oct. 4 and 5

Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Fall Market on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 24 local artists, as well as music, art activities and food trucks. Saturday, Music Lineup Sunday, Music Lineup Food Trucks Art Tent Activities Rain dates are October 11 and … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Fall Market Oct. 4 and 5

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Baubles & Bags: One day sale to benefit Assistance League on Oct. 4

Baubles & Bags is an annual one-day sales event featuring new and gently used handbags, jewelry, scarves, shoes and accessories. It takes place Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at A-Z Thrift Shop, 1621 N Market Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit the philanthropic programs of Assistance League of the Triangle area, supporting women, … [Read more...] about Baubles & Bags: One day sale to benefit Assistance League on Oct. 4

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Amazon Prime members get a free Grubhub+ membership and $10 off order

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Grubhub+ $10 Off Deal All Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can use promo code DEALS10 at checkout to redeem $10 off a $20 Grubhub order October 7 and 8, 2025. Add the promo code at checkout from the GrubHub app. You can use the promo code only one time. Free Grubhub+ membership for Prime members Amazon and Grubhub have partnered to offer Prime members a free Grubhub+ membership. With this … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime members get a free Grubhub+ membership and $10 off order

5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…

The MAKRS Society is presenting its 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Shop from 200+ local vendors for the perfect holiday presents. It's free to attend. There's plenty going on addition to the shopping: The schedule so far: … [Read more...] about 5th Annual MAKRS Holiday Fest: local artisans, live music, wrestling, more…

Last Day for Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds until November

The Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, due to the N.C. State Fair. More About Raleigh Market The outdoor hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the indoor hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. The … [Read more...] about Last Day for Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds until November

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