Celebrate Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina, at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Look for updates in the Facebook event. This event includes: Catrinas Parade Free entry, just register! Parade down Fayetteville Street before thousands of spectators. Awards wil … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina Oct 25
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
SONAM Fall Concert — Supporting Crayons2Calculators Oct. 24
Singers of New and Ancient Music (SONAM) is a chorus committed to creating high-quality sacred and secular music and giving back to the community. Their mission is to make excellent choral music that supports local non-profits through benefit concerts. SONAM was established in 2012. The group consists of about 20 talented singers from central North Carolina, led by conductor Allan Friedman and … [Read more...] about SONAM Fall Concert — Supporting Crayons2Calculators Oct. 24
Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 5
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Kerr Scott Building at the NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 13 years old. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair Dec. 5
Wayfair: Big sale in all departments!
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Wayfair is holding a big sale, offering deep discounts (up to 70% off!) on a wide variety of home goods -- everything from recliners to bed frames, and cutlery to Kitchen-Aid Mixers. Sale prices can change at any time, and items can sell out. Some quick links to categories to check out: Check out the whole sale, or browse a few noteworthy items. … [Read more...] about Wayfair: Big sale in all departments!
Free line dancing classes in Hillsborough on Tuesdays
KatMoves Travelling Studio is offering FREE line dancing classes on Tuesdays in Hillsborough, North Carolina. They take place every Tuesday through December 15, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Snow Approach Foundation, 129 E King Street. No RSVP is required. These fun, easy sessions are open to all ages and ALL skill levels. Kat teaches footwork/patterns. Then there's a review, followed by … [Read more...] about Free line dancing classes in Hillsborough on Tuesdays
Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an outdoor serving window, so you can order right from the patio. Kids are welcome at Der Nachbar. Der Nachbar hosts food trucks at times, and also sometimes offers pretzels from … [Read more...] about Der Nachbar: Durham Chess Enthusiasts Meetup on Tuesdays
Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
The Beer & Banjos music series focuses on traditional and acoustic music from North Carolina. The original Beer & Banjos series takes place in Raleigh. This post is about Beers & Banjos Carrboro. Follow Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Facebook for updates. You can enjoy Beer & Banjos Carrboro every Tuesday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Speakeasy, 110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos Carrboro on Tuesdays
North Hills Kids Oct. 20: Twirls and Tunes
North Hills Kids is returning in fall of 2026. North Hill Kids features FREE themed kids' events from 9:30 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday from September 22 to October 27, 2026. The fall activities take in The Commons, 4150 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. These activities are geared toward toddlers and babies, according to this Facebook post. Some activities have limited … [Read more...] about North Hills Kids Oct. 20: Twirls and Tunes
Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (with some exceptions) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Bowstring Pizza, 1930 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Beer and Banjos, a free music series that features acoustic music in the folk, bluegrass, Americana and traditional varieties. Local and regional artists will perform. Beer and Banjos is presented by Pinecone. Visit Beer and Banjos' Facebook page (above link) … [Read more...] about Beer & Banjos at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard on Tuesdays
PokéFest Apex on Oct. 24
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon at PokéFest Apex. This special event takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. PokéFest Apex features: … [Read more...] about PokéFest Apex on Oct. 24
