In July of 2025, Artist Candy Carver will install Find Your Glimmer, an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This installation envelops the viewer in a warm hug of affirmations. It's a reminder that art can be fun and meaningful at the same time. Find Your Glimmer takes people inside the artist's heart and head and … [Read more...] about Find Your Glimmer: immersive multi-media black light-activated artwork at Artspace: live jazz with Harvey Cummings and friends
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: Music Bingo
Clyde Cooper's BBQ, at 327 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, has been serving Carolina-style barbecue in Downtown Raleigh since 1938. The restaurant is hosting special events now, and you can find the current list on their website or Facebook page. First Friday Music BingoSelect Fridays in 20256 to 8 p.m.Free to participate (must make a purchase from the restaurant) August 1, September 5, … [Read more...] about Clyde Cooper’s BBQ: Music Bingo
Southland Car Club Cruise In at Old North State Food Hall, and more
Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the town of Smithfield, including Johnston Community College. The food hall offers ten diverse cuisines under its roof, allowing family members and friends to each enjoy their favorite food while dining together. The food hall hosts many events. … [Read more...] about Southland Car Club Cruise In at Old North State Food Hall, and more
Mindful Story Time at North Carolina Museum of Art, July 23, and many more free events
NC Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, is free to visit. The hours at this time are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special exhibits might require a paid ticket. Upcoming Events You can see all the events here. Please follow the links, below, for each event, for full information and for registration. Make sure to follow the links to register. Mindful Story … [Read more...] about Mindful Story Time at North Carolina Museum of Art, July 23, and many more free events
Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Pittsboro Baptist Church, at 121 West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is presenting Impact Pittsboro on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you'd like to attend, please fill out this form. All items are first come, first served, while supplies and time lasts. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Impact Pittsboro on July 19: Free eye screenings and glasses, haircuts, school supplies and more
Christmas in July at Waverly Place on July 19
Celebrate Christmas in July on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary, North Carolina. This festive event will include: This event is presented by QDR 94.7. … [Read more...] about Christmas in July at Waverly Place on July 19
Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 19 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 19 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Two Roosters Ice Cream: Each shop celebrating a different decade, with special treats and activities
Two Roosters Ice Cream is celebrating its birthday from July 15 to 20, 2025, as well as National Ice Cream Day on July 20. Each of its shops will be celebrating a different decade, with decorations and a special themed ice cream creation. Then on July 20, 2025, each shop will host a special event. Read on for details from each shop! And check Two Roosters Ice Cream Facebook for … [Read more...] about Two Roosters Ice Cream: Each shop celebrating a different decade, with special treats and activities
Krispy Kreme Birthday: 88¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 18
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 88th birthday with a great deal on Friday, July 18, 2025. Buy any dozen doughnuts at participating shops and get a dozen classic Original Glazed Doughnuts for 88¢. The offer is available in-shop or online. If you order online, use promo code BDAY at checkout. Limit two redemptions per guest in-store and drive-thru, and one redemption per guest … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Birthday: 88¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 18
Sixx at The Mixx: Free standup comedy show at The Mixx July 18
The Mixx, at 5800 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a bottle shop that offers craft beer, hard cider, hard kombucha, hard seltzer, craft cannabis drinks, and wine. The Mixx hosts events, such as live music, tastings and comedy nights. You can see upcoming events at bottlemixx.com/events or on their Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Sixx at the Mixx: Comedy Night at … [Read more...] about Sixx at The Mixx: Free standup comedy show at The Mixx July 18
