Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Get ready to win tickets to Pullen Park’s Sold Out Holiday Express!
Alert! You're going to want to subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap! The hugely popular attraction, Holiday Express, transforms Pullen Park into a holiday wonderland from December 1 to December 17, 2026. Guests go on a train ride, enjoy unlimited rides on the carousel, play at the Arctic Avenue, go on the Enchanted Elevator, enjoy s'mores, visit Santa's Toy Shop, and so much more. The only … [Read more...] about Get ready to win tickets to Pullen Park’s Sold Out Holiday Express!
Adidas Sale on Zappos: Save up to 40% on over 100 styles
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Put your best foot forward with this Adidas sale on Zappos! Over 100 styles are on sale, up to 40% off. There are styles for men, women and kids. In some cases, one color is on sale and another isn't, so be sure to click around to see if your color of choice is on sale. Whenever there's a big sale on shoes, sizes may be limited, but we're seeing many styles with a lot of sizes available. The … [Read more...] about Adidas Sale on Zappos: Save up to 40% on over 100 styles
Wayfair: Big sale in all departments!
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Wayfair is holding a big sale, offering deep discounts (up to 70% off!) on a wide variety of home goods -- everything from recliners to bed frames, and cutlery to Kitchen-Aid Mixers. Sale prices can change at any time, and items can sell out. Some quick links to categories to check out: Check out the whole sale, or browse a few noteworthy items. … [Read more...] about Wayfair: Big sale in all departments!
NC State Fair Senior Day Oct. 20: Age 65+ get free admission
Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 15 to 25, 2026. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The N.C. State Fair takes place at the N. C. State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Prices and Discounts at N.C. State Fair You can save money by buying tickets in advance, online (July … [Read more...] about NC State Fair Senior Day Oct. 20: Age 65+ get free admission
North Hills Kids Oct. 20: Twirls and Tunes
North Hills Kids is returning in fall of 2026. North Hill Kids features FREE themed kids' events from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday from September 22 to October 27, 2026. The fall activities take in The Commons, 4150 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These activities are geared toward toddlers and babies, according to this Facebook post. Some activities have limited … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids Oct. 20: Twirls and Tunes
MrBeast Day at Lowe’s Oct. 24: Get 2 FREE exclusive Lowe’s Swarms, plus Rewards members save now on Swarm Kits
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MrBeast is teaming up with Lowe's to bring fun, inventive projects and merchandise to kids, including MrBeast Labs Swarm Kits. These are wooden kits that kids can put together themselves to build toys. If you're a member of MyLowe's Rewards Program, you save $5 on each kit. Make sure that you're signed into MyLowe's Rewards and then add one of these kits to your cart. The $5 will be automatically … [Read more...] about MrBeast Day at Lowe’s Oct. 24: Get 2 FREE exclusive Lowe’s Swarms, plus Rewards members save now on Swarm Kits
Math Makers: Free playful math exploration at Dix Park Oct. 21
Math Makers is a fun math activity for kids that takes place at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, one Wednesday a month, through November, 2026. Participants will build curious creations together while exploring culture and nature in the context of mathematics. You'll get to take a math kit home to continue your playful explorations after the program. Instructors from Natural Math … [Read more...] about Math Makers: Free playful math exploration at Dix Park Oct. 21
The People’s Free Market in Clayton Oct. 24
Down Home North Carolina hosts The People's Free Market monthly at Phillip R. Wright Community Park, 988 Powhatan Road, Clayton, North Carolina. Sometimes this park is also called the Wilson's Mills Community Park. At a free market, like this one, you can bring stuff you want to give away, and take what you want or need. There is no buying, selling or trading. Just sharing! If you bring items, … [Read more...] about The People’s Free Market in Clayton Oct. 24
Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 24, plus Haunted Mordecai tours
Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: This is a family event full of spooky fun for children - no horror, gore, weapons, or full face masks please. This event is … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 24, plus Haunted Mordecai tours
