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74% off axe throwing at Total Combat Sports

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Total Combat Sports, at 3501 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, offers a children's amusement area, axe throwing, an escape room, laser tag, archery tag,  and more. Right now, there are Groupons that can save you a lot on axe throwing. Axe throwing is like darts. Only with axes. One-hour Axe Throwing Session for Four Full price: $60 Special deal: $15.50 One-hour Axe Throwing session for … [Read more...] about 74% off axe throwing at Total Combat Sports

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37 indoor play areas in the Triangle (some with discounts)

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When the weather keeps you indoors but your kids need to burn off some energy, this list of indoor play areas in the Triangle will come in handy. We’ve included trampoline parks, arcades, children’s museums, skating rinks, bowling alleys, climbing gyms, laser tag facilities and more. Prices are subject to change. We’ve included activities for toddlers through teenagers. Know of something … [Read more...] about 37 indoor play areas in the Triangle (some with discounts)

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20 free and cheap things to do with kids during Winter Break in the Triangle 2018/2019

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Wondering what to do with the kids over break? Look no further. Here's a list of some cheap and free things that will be fun for kids. Included are special holiday activities to do the first few days of break, plus some activities that are always free or cheap. Scroll down for a day-by-day list of free and cheap kid-friendly and family-friendly events. Make sure to subscribe to Triangle on … [Read more...] about 20 free and cheap things to do with kids during Winter Break in the Triangle 2018/2019

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Wednesday Beer Club at Pour Taproom in Durham

Pour Taproom, 202 N. Corcoran Street in Durham (scroll down for map), hosts several regularly scheduled free events each week. Visit their Facebook page to see the whole list. Here's what's going on: Tuesday Trivia Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Free Trivia is hosted by TP Trivia Masters. Prizes to winning teams include bar tab money, free beer, movie passes and lots of other fun swag … [Read more...] about Wednesday Beer Club at Pour Taproom in Durham

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Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018

    Looking for the biggest, best Christmas lights in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for the 2018 Christmas season? Here are a few of the most spectacular displays. Some of these displays are professional operations, but many of them, often synchronized to Christmas music, are put on by regular people, at their own expense, and it takes an incredible amount of time and … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Light Displays in the Triangle 2018

Free: Beer & Banjos music series at Raleigh Times Bar: The Hot Club of Raleigh

Every Tuesday, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Raleigh Times Bar, at 14 East Hargett Street in Raleigh, hosts Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is hosted by Hank Smith. Click on the Facebook events, below, to learn more about the upcoming … [Read more...] about Free: Beer & Banjos music series at Raleigh Times Bar: The Hot Club of Raleigh

Free: Bulltown Comedy Series at Fullsteam Brewery

Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue in Durham, hosts live music and other events on a regular basis. You can see all of their events on their events calendar. Here are some of the upcoming events. All of these events are free, unless otherwise noted. Look for brewery tours (Saturdays at 2:30 p.m., $10, includes 4 samples), to pick up after the New Year.  Triangle brewery … [Read more...] about Free: Bulltown Comedy Series at Fullsteam Brewery

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Free art talks and dance at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design

NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Monday: closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. first Friday of month for First Fridays) Saturday: 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Free art talks and dance at NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design

107 free things to do in the Triangle this week

Plan your week on the cheap in the Triangle with this list of free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. This list goes from Monday, December 17th, 2018, to Sunday, December 23th. Triangle on the Cheap has a lot of ideas for free and cheap things to do, so make sure to subscribe by email. Your email address will never be shared, sold, or spammed. We're also on … [Read more...] about 107 free things to do in the Triangle this week

Free Santa pictures (and more) at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, is hosting Santa's Wonderland 2018, featuring FREE photos with Santa, crafts, games and activities. The festivities take place November 11th through December 24th, 2018, with a preview night November 10th. Santa's Wonderland will also be taking place at Cabela's, 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, on the same schedule. The free Santa picture is a 4x6 print … [Read more...] about Free Santa pictures (and more) at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

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