The Raleigh Fire Department and the Raleigh Police Department will face off on the ice in the Battle of the Badges at Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday, March 27, 2027. This game is FREE to watch, and parking at Lenovo will also be free. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the parking lots will be open at 4 p.m. for tailgating. The game will benefit two local … [Read more...] about Free Battle of the Badges Hockey Game Between Raleigh Police and Fire Departments March 27
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Durham Bulls Fan Fest March 27 (free, but you need to reserve tickets)
Durham Bulls are hosting their Fan Fest on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. The event is free, but tickets are required and go quickly. Reserve your tickets now. Fan Fest Features Add-on opportunities include: … [Read more...] about Durham Bulls Fan Fest March 27 (free, but you need to reserve tickets)
Dive for Gold at St. Patrick’s Day Swim Event in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special swim event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Homestead Aquatic Center, 300 Aquatic Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dive for Gold in the swimming pool and search for hidden gold coins. This event is for ages 3 to 10. Admission is $10 for Chapel Hill residents and $15 for non-residents. Register … [Read more...] about Dive for Gold at St. Patrick’s Day Swim Event in Chapel Hill
NC State vs UNC Spring Volleyball Match
Have a fun day out at NC State, with a FREE spring volleyball exhibition between NC State and UNC Volleyball. The match takes place at Williams Neal Reynolds Coliseum, 2411 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. … [Read more...] about NC State vs UNC Spring Volleyball Match
ParTee at Capital Marketplace: Free mini golf, arcade passes and pizza on March 14 — tickets required
For one morning only, ParTee Shack North Raleigh, 6321 Triangle Plantation Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is offering a chance to play for free. PartTee at Capital Marketplace takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is FREE, but tickets are required. It's limited to 200 people. Walk-ins will not be admitted. You'll need to RSVP on Eventbrite and show your … [Read more...] about ParTee at Capital Marketplace: Free mini golf, arcade passes and pizza on March 14 — tickets required
Super Bowl watch parties, order-ahead feasts and game-day food deals
Looking for a place to watch Super Bowl in 2026 in the Triangle without spending a football field of money? Or do you want to watch from the comfort of home, but with great deals on food? We've put together a list of local Super Bowl watch parties, as well as a list of sports bars, and restaurants that are offering take-home feasts for Super Bowl Sunday. Plus some special food deals. So, read on … [Read more...] about Super Bowl watch parties, order-ahead feasts and game-day food deals
Super Bowl Potluck at Downtown Public House in Wilson
Downtown Public House, 113 Goldsboro Street N, Wilson, North Carolina, is hosting a Super Bowl Potluck. It takes place Sunday, February 8, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. Free to attend. TVs and sound will be on. Guaranteed snacks are meatballs and pigs in blankets. … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Potluck at Downtown Public House in Wilson
“Souper Bowl” at Dram & Draught — Super Bowl Watch Party and Soup Competition
Dram & Draught Raleigh, at 1 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Souper Bowl on Sunday, February 8, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. This event is free to attend. It's both a Super Bowl watch party and a soup competition. It's free to compete in the soup contest and it's free to be a taster/voter. Guests can bring a crockpot to compete, or can just taste, vote, and … [Read more...] about “Souper Bowl” at Dram & Draught — Super Bowl Watch Party and Soup Competition
Super Bowl Parties at Carolina Ale House locations in NC
Carolina Ale House is hosting Super Bowl parties at its North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee locations. Enjoy the festivities on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. Triangle Locations Brier Creek7981 Skyland Ridge Pkway, Raleigh, NC Cary2240 Walnut Street, Cary, NC Durham3911 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC Garner400 Conservation Road, Garner, NC North Raleigh4512 Falls of … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Parties at Carolina Ale House locations in NC
“Big Game Sunday” at Kings North Hills, with free bowling after 6 p.m.
Kings Dining + Entertaining, 141 Park at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a "Big Game Sunday" party on February 8, 2026. There's no admission charge. Enjoy a pre-game tailgate with game stations and family fun. Then stick around to watch the game on the big screens with lots to eat and big giveaways. Also, bowling will be free after 6 p.m. that day. First come, first … [Read more...] about “Big Game Sunday” at Kings North Hills, with free bowling after 6 p.m.
