Shop from 200+ vendors at Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC. The holiday market takes place Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shop for handmade jewelry, original arts and crafts, clothings, candles, holiday décor, basket raffles, baked goods and more. Proceeds for the sale of tables go directly into the school's … [Read more...] about Mistletoe Market at Wakefield High School Nov 8
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Explore Horton Grove Nature Preserve Nov. 8
Join the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST) for a family-friendly community walk at the beautiful and historical Horton Grove Nature Preserve, 7360 Jock Road, Bahama, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 8, 2205, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is appreciated but not required. This 1.8-mile guided walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and learn … [Read more...] about Explore Horton Grove Nature Preserve Nov. 8
Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
When Halloween ends, your pumpkin can keep on doing good! Keep it out of the landfill by composting it! If you don't have a compost pile of your own, there are multiple places where you can drop it off to be composted or to be shared with farm animals. Your pumpkin must be free of paint, decorations, candles and glitter. Here are a few places to drop off your pumpkin. Pumpkin Drop-Off in … [Read more...] about Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market takes place at Historic Mordecai Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help with planning. Please register at link above. Merry & Bright is a children's market by Paper & Stars Studio in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
The Brass Tap: Giving away food for those struggling to feed their kids
The Brass Tap, 16 N West Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating its 1st anniversary by reaching out to the community. They announced on Facebook that anyone struggling to feed their kids, whether it's because of the loss of a federal paycheck or losing SNAP benefits, can come by with their child under age 18 to pick up some free food. They'll be handing out the food Monday to Friday, … [Read more...] about The Brass Tap: Giving away food for those struggling to feed their kids
Guglhupf giving free loaf of bread if you show EBT card
Guglhupf announced on Facebook that it is giving a free loaf of Rustic Pullman bread to anyone showing an EBT card in person. This act of generosity is to help those out whose SNAP benefits have been cut off. They started this on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and will be taking it week to week, so please be sure to check on Facebook to see if there are any changes to what they're doing. This … [Read more...] about Guglhupf giving free loaf of bread if you show EBT card
Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s Nov. 3 to 10 — because a grand slam was hit in the World Series
Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in Game 1, activating this reward! More details below, but make sure that you sign up for Denny's Rewards program before November 3, 2025, so that you can redeem the free Original Grand … [Read more...] about Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s Nov. 3 to 10 — because a grand slam was hit in the World Series
“Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is Falconry: A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey, on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in the 4th floor meeting room at the Nature Research Center. The … [Read more...] about “Falconry — A Partnership with a Wild Bird of Prey” talk on Dec. 9
National Sandwich Day deals — November 3
National Sandwich Day is Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Read on for some deals we've found for National Sandwich Day! If you know of others that should be on the list, especially local sandwiches, just let us know! National Sandwich Day Deals McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli: From November 3 to 9, 2025, McAlister's Rewards Members can buy one sandwich and receive one sandwich for 50% … [Read more...] about National Sandwich Day deals — November 3
Dave & Buster’s: half-price games Nov. 2, to say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end for 2025. Sunday, November 2 will be the first day of Standard Time. This means that you get an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. (Not if you have a baby or a cat.) It will get dark an hour earlier in the evening, until Daylight Saving Time returns March 8, 2026. Dave & Buster's is marking the occasion with half-price games all day on November … [Read more...] about Dave & Buster’s: half-price games Nov. 2, to say goodbye to Daylight Saving Time
