Learn about holiday hours at County facilities, City and Town services, ABC Stores and grocery stores. This post is updated throughout the year to provide information on hours for various holidays. So you might see some information that doesn't relate to the current holiday. We haven't listed every municipality in the Triangle, because there are so many. Go to your town's website or social … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Day in the Triangle
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Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace expected to stop in Raleigh Jan. 24
A group of Buddhist Monks, with their loyal dog, Aloka, started an approximately 120-day journey on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, that will take them 2,300 miles to Washington, DC. UPDATE: Walk for Peace has announced that they plan to be in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. They have NOT yet announced the exact plan, as far as venue and time, but there will be … [Read more...] about Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace expected to stop in Raleigh Jan. 24
Hillsborough Really Really Free Market rescheduled to Jan. 25
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like: a market where everything is free. It's scheduled for four dates in 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina: Please check the Eventbrite page for any updates to these dates. You might also find updates and more events of interest at milkweedmutualaid.org. A Really … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market rescheduled to Jan. 25
Updated: Best Amazon deals in January: Laptop, Monitors, Keurig, Dyson, Beats headphones, more…
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If you're looking for home fitness equipment, electronics, kitchen appliances, or mattresses, January is a good time to shop. We've collected up some of the best Amazon deals and listed them below. Find all the current Amazon sales here. Remember that the prices can change at any time, and items sell out. Read on for some of the deals that caught our eye. … [Read more...] about Updated: Best Amazon deals in January: Laptop, Monitors, Keurig, Dyson, Beats headphones, more…
Lunar New Year Crafts with Durham County Library
Durham County Library has two craft events planned for the Lunar New Year, one for kids and one for adults. They both require registration, and space is limited, so please follow the links and register as soon as possible. These are free events. Make It Monday! Paper LanternsMonday, February 16, 20265 to 6 p.m.South Regional4505 S Alston Avenue, Durham, NCFree (registration is required)Kids … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Crafts with Durham County Library
Lunar New Year 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place February 17, 2026, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in late January. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2026 is the Year of the Horse in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, or 1942, after the Lunar New Year (late … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Triangle
Big discounts for concerts: Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, more…
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Don't pay full price for concerts if you don't have to! We're listing discounts for concerts in 2026. We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there's a discount. When you compare prices, make sure to … [Read more...] about Big discounts for concerts: Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, more…
Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 24
The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year celebration returns in 2026! Celebrate the year of the horse! The 2026 NC TACAS Lunar New Year Festival takes place Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be at Dorton Arena at the North Carolina Sate Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids under age 6 are admitted for … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Festival with TACAS Jan 24
Triangle Restaurant Week: Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 — restaurants announced
Triangle Restaurant Week is returning soon! Restaurants all over the Triangle are participating, each offering a special meal at a special fixed pricing. It will take place from January 26 to February 1, 2026. Please also check out our whole calendar of food and drink deals in the Triangle. Pricing for the event is $15 for a 3-course lunch, and $25-$50 for a 2-3 – course … [Read more...] about Triangle Restaurant Week: Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 — restaurants announced
Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 24 and 25
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' Astronomy Days will take place January 24 and 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The theme of Astronomy Days this years is Passport to the Moon. The two days will be packed with lunar-focused programming. The festival takes place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, in both Nature Exploration Center … [Read more...] about Astronomy Days at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 24 and 25
