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. You'll receive: One native tree in a 3-gallon container 150th commemoration tree marker to honor Cary's sesquicentennial year Tree guard Coupon for a free bag … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — sign up Feb 21
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021 in the Triangle
Many of the traditional ways of celebrating Valentine's Day aren't available in 2021, but love is always worth celebrating, so read on for some suggestions. Below, we have a list of ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day in the Triangle, but please also check out our list of restaurants for Valentine's Day. We're paying special attention to restaurants with special to-go meals! We're … [Read more...] about Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021 in the Triangle
Big list of farmers markets in the Triangle, including several open this winter
Listing of farmers markets in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Chatham County, Cary, and more. See one we can add? Fill us in! Because of our current situation, some of the markets' hours have changed, and some openings were delayed. For every market that we've listed, we've indicated if it's currently open, and, if not, when it will be. If we couldn't find any … [Read more...] about Big list of farmers markets in the Triangle, including several open this winter
Christmas lights picture submission
We are putting together a map of pictures of spectacular Christmas lights in the Triangle! If you have a picture you'd like to be included on the map, please submit it below. We can only include it if you took it yourself, and if you give us permission, via the form below, to use it. You'll need to tell us where you took it, as specifically as possible, and the date you took it. We're not … [Read more...] about Christmas lights picture submission
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre postponed to 2021
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 1st and 2nd, 2021, skipping 2020. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. The festival supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and other local charities. Check back soon for … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre postponed to 2021
19 places to get a face mask from a Triangle designer or shop, or with a Triangle sports team logo
North Carolina now requires face coverings when in public, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. If you’re looking for face masks, and for a way to help support local businesses, here are some Triangle-centric masks from Triangle designers, Triangle shops and representing Triangle universities. Masks are a way of protecting the people around you, in case you’re infected and don’t … [Read more...] about 19 places to get a face mask from a Triangle designer or shop, or with a Triangle sports team logo
National Avocado Day Deals and Freebies
National Avocado Day is Friday, July 31st, 2020. Don't confuse this with National Guacamole Day, which will take place Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. On National Avocado Day we pay homage to the avocado, whether in the form of guacamole, or on toast, on a sandwich, or eaten just with a little bit of salt. Here are some special deals to help you celebrate National Avocado Day, and and … [Read more...] about National Avocado Day Deals and Freebies
The 19th Amendment Project by Burning Coal Theatre, a series of short plays
Burning Coal Theatre presents The 19th Amendment Project, a collection of short plays written by some of the most accomplished women and/or non-binary playwrights working today, writing on the passage of the 19th Amendment 100 years ago and its ongoing impact. Each of the 14 plays will be released virtually, one at a time, between August Aug 17 – 30. Tickets to view each 10 minute play will be … [Read more...] about The 19th Amendment Project by Burning Coal Theatre, a series of short plays
Graduation Shout-Outs for the Class of 2020
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! This page is to honor the graduating high school and college students, with special messages from your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, other relatives and friends. Your senior year didn't end in the way any of us had hoped or expected, but looking through the pictures and messages that your loved ones submitted gives us all great … [Read more...] about Graduation Shout-Outs for the Class of 2020
Welcome to Triangle on the Cheap!
Thank you for joining the Triangle on the Cheap community! We are so excited to share the deals and events we find with you. Now that you’re subscribed, you can look forward to fun, affordable events, activities and deals sent right to your inbox. Any time you need a break just scroll to the bottom of any of our emails and you'll see a link to unsubscribe. In the meantime, you may enjoy reading … [Read more...] about Welcome to Triangle on the Cheap!