WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting, in partnership with the City of Raleigh, is bringing a new holiday attraction to the Triangle. WRAL Nights of Lights is a drive-thru light show at Dorothea Dix Park. The 1.3 mile route will wind through the park, with illuminated trees, festive light displays and local art installations, all with the towering oaks, rolling hills and open fields of Dix Park as the … [Read more...] about Nights of Lights: New drive-thru holiday attraction in Dix Park in Raleigh
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
North Carolina's first drive-through haunted trail will be taking place in Oxford, North Carolina, just about a half hour from Durham and about 50 minutes from Raleigh, this fall. Granville Haunt Farm, at 4534 US Highway 15, Oxford, will be taking place every Friday and Saturday night from October 9th to October 31st, 2020. They open at sunset (around 7 p.m.) and the last ticket will be sold at … [Read more...] about Granville Haunt Farm Drive-Thru Haunted Trail
November in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
Enjoy the cooler temperatures, fall foliage, and Christmas lights in November. You'll find craft markets, nature activities, and more. Plan November 2020 with this list of the top things to do in the Triangle. Scroll down for our huge (and we do mean huge) calendar of things to do in the Triangle in November. This calendar will be updated all the time. We focus on the free and cheap, but we … [Read more...] about November in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
Haunted Hills Terror Drive — drive-through haunted trail at Shakori Hills
Shakori Hills Community Arts Center, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Pittsboro, is hosting a drive-through haunted trail this October. Haunted Hills Terror Drive takes place October 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31, 2020, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $35/car for October 2, 3, 9, and 10, and $45/car for the remaining dates. You can have as many passengers as your … [Read more...] about Haunted Hills Terror Drive — drive-through haunted trail at Shakori Hills
Free meals, car washes, haircuts and more for veterans–and a list of Veterans Day events in the Triangle 2020
Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. If you're a member of the military, please check out this list, and see if there's a deal that you might be able to take advantage of. If you're not a military member, you probably know one. Why not share this information and … [Read more...] about Free meals, car washes, haircuts and more for veterans–and a list of Veterans Day events in the Triangle 2020
Drive-Through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly
Tobacco Farm Life Museum, 709 N. Church Street, Kenly, preserves the history and cultural heritage of the rural North Carolina farm family, and presents this legacy to the public. It features: 6,000 square foot gallery Traditional homestead Pack house Workshop Tobacco barn One room school house Smoke house Admission: Adults: $8 Seniors, … [Read more...] about Drive-Through Christmas Village at Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly
Philosophy, music, costume parade, more, at Honeysuckle Tea House
It takes just about 15 minutes to drive from downtown Chapel Hill to a place that's different from anywhere you've been...and might be just what you need right now. Honeysuckle Tea House, at 8871 Pickards Meadow Road in Chapel Hill, is like a tree house in the sky. Built on shipping containers and other repurposed materials, the open air tea house overlooks Honeysuckle's farm fields, … [Read more...] about Philosophy, music, costume parade, more, at Honeysuckle Tea House
Sam’s Club Membership Deal: 53% off
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If you have never shopped Sam's Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam's Club is a membership warehouse club. Instead of stocking every item in every available brand, Sam’s Club merchants do their homework for members, stocking the right products and purchasing them in large quantities, passing on the savings to members. The brands they do carry … [Read more...] about Sam’s Club Membership Deal: 53% off
Two weekends only: Halloween light show in Raleigh at Goldman Family Lights
Every year there are several families in the Triangle who go all out on decorating their house for the Christmas season. They string thousands of lights, and even broadcast music that guests can listen to through their car radio, often synchronizing the lights to the music. At least one family who puts on a Christmas display like this is taking it a step further this year, and, for … [Read more...] about Two weekends only: Halloween light show in Raleigh at Goldman Family Lights
Free walking tours of Chapel Hill
Update: Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill have started back up! In the interest of health and safety, the groups will be limited to a maximum of 8 participants, and the entire tour is outdoors. Please wear a face mask and maintain social distancing. Whether you're new to the Triangle or a long-timer, check out these free walking tours of Chapel Hill. They take place once a day, most … [Read more...] about Free walking tours of Chapel Hill
