If there are animal lovers in your family, you're in luck, because there are several places in the Triangle where you can visit animals of all kinds. Alpacas? Check. Tigers? Check. Goats? Lots of them! Some of these attractions are working farms and ranches. Some are private zoos or aquariums. Some are rescue and rehabilitation facilities. You should read up a little bit on the venue before … [Read more...] about Animal encounters: 14 places to find alpacas, goats, tigers, lemurs and more in the Triangle
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Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — June 23
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — June 23
Last Day: Buy a Costco membership and receive a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card
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Costco is offering a special deal through Groupon. Please note that this deal is only valid for new members and those who memberships (Primary and Household) expired at least 18 months ago. It's not available for renewal of an existing Costco membership. If you're not sure if you currently have a membership, or when yours might have expired, you should login to Costo first and figure it out, … [Read more...] about Last Day: Buy a Costco membership and receive a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card
Amazon Prime Day expands to 4 days — here are 20+ early deals!
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Amazon Prime Day is taking place July 16 and 17, 2024. Note: You can try Amazon Prime for free, for 30 days. If you're going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want. Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For four days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery, toys, fashion, furniture, appliances and back-to-school … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day expands to 4 days — here are 20+ early deals!
Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2025 — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more (updated!)
Wondering where to watch fireworks and celebrate the 4th of July in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle? Here are the answers! The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle will be back in 2025! There are many fireworks shows taking place across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest and more. There are also other festivals, celebrations and … [Read more...] about Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2025 — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more (updated!)
Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of summer concert series for 2025 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Transform gamers into creators — Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on June 22
Transform gamers into creators with Code Wiz. Code Wiz Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Road, Suite 133, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a free open house on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At this event, kids ages 6 to 17 will take part in hands-on coding activities and fun activities, including: … [Read more...] about Transform gamers into creators — Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on June 22
Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
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 Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event June 22
Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event takes place Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at The Grand Ambiance, 7901 Strickland Road, Ste 105, Raleigh, North Carolina. Presented by Kapture the Memory LLC. Admission is free. Come out and experience the ultimate community pop-up event celebrating local small businesses! From delicious food to handcrafted goods, waist beads, and unique … [Read more...] about Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event June 22
