On Friday, August 15, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Durham Visitors Center, at 212 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting an End of Summer Bucket List event during Third Friday Durham. Stop by the Visitor Info Center on Third Friday to gain inspiration for your end-of-summer bucket list and enjoy a free hot dog from QueDogs! While supplies last. Staff from OC Aerial, Durham’s … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham at the Visitor Info Center Aug. 15 — End of Summer Bucket List and Free Hot Dogs
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free play at The Baxter on Aug. 29 for the cat, PiePan’s, birthday
The Baxter, the arcade bar at 108 North Graham Street, Chapel Hill, features over 50 video games and pinball machines, two lounge areas, a patio, and a wide selection of beer, as well as some non-alcoholic drinks. You can learn about The Baxter's upcoming events on their Facebook page. The Baxter is hosting a birthday party for the cat, PiePan, on Friday, August 29, 2025, which may or might … [Read more...] about Free play at The Baxter on Aug. 29 for the cat, PiePan’s, birthday
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
Raleigh Really Really Free Market Aug. 10
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. No money is exchanged. Raleigh Really Really Free Market takes place the second Sunday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Make sure check the Raleigh Really Really Free Market website for any … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market Aug. 10
LEGO Store: Build a Boombox Aug. 10
LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO Boombox On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 12 to 2 p.m., build a mini Boombox and take it home with you. It's free! Age 6+. A limited quantity will … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a Boombox Aug. 10
Clothing Swap at DSSOLVR Aug. 10 (and more)
Dssolvr Durham, at 630 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, hosts many events. You can find them at dssolvr.com/events/. Make sure to verify that the events are happening in Durham (not Asheville.) Here are a few that are coming up. Please follow the links to verify that there haven't been any changes. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Clothing SwapThe 2nd … [Read more...] about Clothing Swap at DSSOLVR Aug. 10 (and more)
Sunday open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham Aug. 10
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, teas, lemonades, kombuchas and more. Dogs are welcome. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Please make sure to check Moon Dog's … [Read more...] about Sunday open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham Aug. 10
Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro on August 10
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is home to Chatham Beverage District, which includes a brewery, cideries, a distillery and more. You can find a list of the businesses here. Many of these businesses host events, and there are also some special events that take place in common areas or at several venues. Here are some upcoming events. Find more events at The Plant here. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Sunday Funday Market at The Plant in Pittsboro on August 10
Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Huckleberry Trail Farm, at 143 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Siler City, North Carolina, planted over 30,000 square feet of sunflowers and carved a labyrinth to meander through. The plants are the perfect height for kids, so photos with your kids will be great! Huckleberry Trail Farms is holding Huck's Sunflower Fest: The event takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. each day, with last admission at 4 … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Trail Farm Sunflower Festival in August — Includes Sunflower Labyrinth and more…
Five County Sunday Aug. 10: Carolina Mudcats Tickets $7 for Residents of “Five Counties”
The Carolina Mudcats are the Minor League Baseball Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They play at Five County Stadium, 1501 NC 39 Hwy, Zebulon, North Carolina. Tickets start at $14. 2025 Five County Family Sunday Games On Sunday afternoon games, box seat tickets are just $7 if you are a resident of one of the "five counties" of Five County Stadium: In addition, after the … [Read more...] about Five County Sunday Aug. 10: Carolina Mudcats Tickets $7 for Residents of “Five Counties”
