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The Very Best Deals at Amazon Outlet — including Nutribullet, Barbie Camper, more…

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Amazon has a little corner called Amazon Outlet that's devoted to really big discounts. It's definitely worth checking every so often if you're shopping online! You can find lots of items that are 50% off. Find all the Amazon Outlet deals here. Here are a few that caught our eye. Please know that the deals can change at any time, and items do sell out. … [Read more...] about The Very Best Deals at Amazon Outlet — including Nutribullet, Barbie Camper, more…

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Friends of the Durham Library Holiday Bargain Bazaar Nov. 15

Friends of the Durham Library generates funds for Durham County Library by selling books to the public at the Books Among Friends store, 3825 S Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. They hold several sales a year. They've generated over a million dollars for the Durham County Library over the past 40 years. Next up is the Pop-Up Holiday Bargain Bazaar on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from … [Read more...] about Friends of the Durham Library Holiday Bargain Bazaar Nov. 15

The Annual Black Market Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 14

The Annual Black Vendor Market Holiday Extravaganza takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Doubletree Midtown, 2805 Highwood Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. Shop for gifts from Black-owned businesses. There will also be a Toys for Tots drop-off, so please consider bring a new, unwrapped toy. … [Read more...] about The Annual Black Market Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 14

Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6

North/South Lakes is hosting their annual Winter Vendor Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at South Lakes Pool House, 3042 Jones Lakes Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It's free to attend. The event will feature: Proceeds from the market will benefit the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry. Please bring a non-perishable food donation. … [Read more...] about Holiday Vendor Market, with free Santa pictures and more, in Fuquay-Varina Dec. 6

The Woodland Critter Holiday Market with Haven Farm Nov. 9

Hummingbird Market is presenting The Woodland Critters Holiday Market on Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Haven of Knightdale, 8521 Buffaloe Road, Knightdale, North Carolina. It's free to attend. For this holiday season, celebrate our woodland furry friends! Rather than a traditional holiday market, this market will be heavily focused on woodland fauna such as … [Read more...] about The Woodland Critter Holiday Market with Haven Farm Nov. 9

Belk’s Charity Sale Nov. 7 to 9: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off

Belk is holding its annual Charity Sale from November 7 to 9, 2025. It will take place in all traditional Belk stores, but not Belk Outlet. The way it works is that you purchase a $5 ticket from a participating non-profit. The organizations will be selling them, or you can purchase the ticket at Belk. Then, when you shop from November 7 to 9, 2025, in-store only, that ticket will be good … [Read more...] about Belk’s Charity Sale Nov. 7 to 9: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off

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The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Nov. 9

The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina.  It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2025 … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Nov. 9

NC Collector’s Roadshow show Nov. 8 and 9

Raleigh's largest sports cards, toys and collectibles show will be at the Exposition Center of the NC State Fairgrounds, 4825 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC, on January 4 and 5, 2025. The event will feature over 400 tables of great finds, including: Admission is only $5 for adults and is free for kids 12 and under. A pass for the whole weekend is just $7. … [Read more...] about NC Collector’s Roadshow show Nov. 8 and 9

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Person Street Plaza Block Party with Raleigh City Farm Nov. 8

Raleigh City Farm is hosting Person Street Plaza Block Party on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Person Street Plaza is at North Person Street and East Franklin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy: Music by: … [Read more...] about Person Street Plaza Block Party with Raleigh City Farm Nov. 8

Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8

The 51st Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show will take place November 6 to 8, 2025, at Quail Hollow Swim Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh. Admission and parking are free. Visions of Sugarplums is one of Raleigh's longest running and most popular holiday markets. It started in 1974 by a group of moms who were talented craftswomen. This holiday art and gift show is … [Read more...] about Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show Nov 6-8

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