Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in May
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National Pretzel Day April 26: Pretzel freebies and deals
Sunday, April 26, 2026, is National Pretzel Day. Read on for a list of pretzel freebies and deals! SUPERPRETZEL SUPERPRETZEL is marking the occasion by giving shoppers a chance to grab a pretzel for just $1 at participating Subway locations inside Walmart stores across the country. No coupon is required and no other purchase is required. Can not be combined with other offers. While … [Read more...] about National Pretzel Day April 26: Pretzel freebies and deals
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle for Dine-in or To-go 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle for Dine-in or To-go 2026
Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
The Plant, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting a Strawberry Social on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This event is a celebration of all things strawberry. Free to attend and for all ages. Strawberry Social welcomes spring with fresh strawberries, local vendors, and live music at The Plant. This family-friendly festival highlights strawberry desserts, drinks, … [Read more...] about Strawberry Social at The Plant May 3
Planning Memorial Day Weekend travel? Here’s a way to save (a lot of) money!
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As you make travel plans, especially if you're planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Whimstay is a relatively new online travel service. It's similar to Airbnb and VRBO (with a familiar user interface if you use those services) with one really major difference. What is different about Whimstay? Rental prices (for the same homes) are less expensive than on … [Read more...] about Planning Memorial Day Weekend travel? Here’s a way to save (a lot of) money!
Live Nation launches “Summer of Live” — $30 tickets to many concerts
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Live Nation has announced Summer of Live, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. (Last year the program was called Ticket to Summer.) The $30 tickets will be available from April 29 to May 5, 2026, at 10 a.m., but there are a couple ways to get early access: The $30 includes all fees, but taxes will be added. Keep reading for a list of … [Read more...] about Live Nation launches “Summer of Live” — $30 tickets to many concerts
Ment Beverage Co.: Art Swap, Recipe Swap, Medieval Night, more…
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Ment Beverage Co.: Art Swap, Recipe Swap, Medieval Night, more…
Hottest Amazon Deals in April — big discounts on Waterpik, Fitbit, Graco carseat, more…
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Whether you're shopping for a gift or a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of today's deals at Amazon. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Some of the biggest discounts are "Limited Time Only," meaning that they can be here today and gone tomorrow, so the discounts … [Read more...] about Hottest Amazon Deals in April — big discounts on Waterpik, Fitbit, Graco carseat, more…
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — Apr. 27
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 — Apr. 27
10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting May 21
10th & Terrace is a rooftop lounge at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Its menu features shareable plates, desserts, wine, beer and cocktails. 10th & Terrace offers some events, which you can find on the happenings page of their website or their Facebook page. Free Wine Tasting on the RooftopThursday, May 21, 20265 to 7 p.m.Free Enjoy a … [Read more...] about 10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting May 21
