The 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 to 7 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. This festival is a celebration of African and African American history, culture, arts and traditions. This is a FREE event for all ages. The event includes: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Main Stage … [Read more...] about 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival in Durham — headliner Doug E. Fresh
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23
Dorothea Dix Park is hosting The Great Pup Meet Up on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at The Big Field, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address for the Big Field is 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Great Pup Meet Up is a free event. Grab your pup and enjoy this tail-wagging community event in partnership with RPD's North Community Engagement Unit and Raleigh Animal Control! This … [Read more...] about The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23
Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on May 23
Raleigh Music Collective is bringing an Instrument Petting Zoo to Gibson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park on May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gibson Play Plaza is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages. This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members to explore, try … [Read more...] about Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on May 23
Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Wicked (For Good) on May 22
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights on Downtown Cary Park's calendar. The movie nights are free to enjoy and do not require registration. The movies will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Before each movie there will be pre-screening activities for all … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Downtown Cary Park: Wicked (For Good) on May 22
Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Bimbé Weekday Events: Block Party, Cypher at the Bull and Teen Skate Party
Leading up to the 56th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival, there will be several Bimbé Weekday Events in Durham. These are FREE, community-centered happenings. Bimbé Block partyWednesday, May 13, 20266 to 8 p.m.Holton Career and Resource Center Athletic Field401 N. Driver Street, Durham, NCFreeAll Ages Enjoy an evening of carnival-style games, community fun, and great food. The first 150 … [Read more...] about Bimbé Weekday Events: Block Party, Cypher at the Bull and Teen Skate Party
Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
Looking for a summer camp in the Triangle for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents about summer camps in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early, and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in advance so you know what you want to … [Read more...] about Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
15+ gift cards that come with bonus offers — buy for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, and more
If you have gift-giving occasions this spring, including Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations and more. consider gift cards. Many gift cards come with a bonus card offer. Give the gift card and keep the bonus card for yourself! Or, hear me out, just buy a gift card to your favorite restaurant and keep the bonus card too. Most bonus offers are available only online, not in-store. Make … [Read more...] about 15+ gift cards that come with bonus offers — buy for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, and more
Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Bike Month with a free Campfire and Movie on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. There will be a short film by Carrboro's Darryl Jones as the sun sets. Then enjoy E.T. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy s'mores … [Read more...] about Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
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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 Star Wars N-1 Starfighter On Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., build a Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you. It's … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
