Centenary UMC, 140 E Market Street, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Festival on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It's free to attend, and parking is free too. Children of all ages are invited. The celebration includes an egg hunt and inflatables. … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at Centenary UMC in Smithfield March 29
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
The Sunday Set is a weekly event on the rooftop of The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place on Sundays, starting March 15, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will be a weekly event, through October. Check thedurham.com/events for any exceptions. The Sunday Set features live DJ sets from 5 to 8 p.m., with rotating DJs. Also $2 oysters, build-your-own-spritz bar ($10), … [Read more...] about The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
Free air hockey tournaments on Sundays at Super Rad Retro Lounge, more…
Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, at 106 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 40 classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as air hockey, console games, a photo booth and even claw machines. Read on to learn about some of the events that they host. Upcoming Events Friday the 13th Party at Super RadFriday, February 13, 20264 p.m. to 12 … [Read more...] about Free air hockey tournaments on Sundays at Super Rad Retro Lounge, more…
Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
NC Vintage Bazaar is presenting Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy a vintage market, food trucks, drinks, games and music. Bull City Block Party is free to attend. … [Read more...] about Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans. Occasionally there a Geek and Grub Market that's a little different, like the Pi Day Party on March 14, 2026. (Keep reading!) This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each … [Read more...] about Apex Geek & Grub Market: Fantasy Edition Mar. 29 (and more)
Get Wild: Pollinator Power with Triangle Land Conservancy March 29
Triangle Land Conservancy, an organization that works to safeguard clean water and natural habitats, leads groups in guided hikes and provides outdoor programs in nature preserves in the Triangle. You can find all the upcoming events on TLC's calendar. Here is one upcoming event. Make sure to follow the link to see all the details and register. Get Wild: Pollinator Power!Sunday, March 29, … [Read more...] about Get Wild: Pollinator Power with Triangle Land Conservancy March 29
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
MAKRS is presenting the inaugural Around the World, Raleigh Festival on May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Bount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival is free to attend. Around the World, Raleigh celebrates food and cultures from around the globe. It will consist of regional "neighborhood." Walk through Africa, Asia, South America and other areas of the … [Read more...] about Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fayetteville Street, between Hargett and Davie Streets, in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop local this year for your parents with some of the best local vendors! There will be a DJ and live music keeping the party alive and an interactive lounge section … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
