Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they are … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Tour and Explore on Aug. 15
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
Midtown Housing Coalition is hosting Forest Grove Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 7, 406 E Trinity Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. This event is a fundraiser to build a tiny home community for adults with developmental disabilities. Forest Grove Festival Features Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
5th Annual Kids Fest at Fortnight Brewing Company Aug. 2
Fortnight Brewing, at 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting its 4th Annual Kids Fest on August 2, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a FREE event. Grab your free ticket here. Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon packed with activities, creativity, and community fun, hosted by Socks Off Entertainment. Event Highlights: Look for updates in the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Kids Fest at Fortnight Brewing Company Aug. 2
Grand Opening Celebration of Enso Movement – Raleigh’s Parkour & Acrobatics Gym Aug. 1
Eno Movement is officially celebrating the move to their new location, 5243 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, and would love for you to join them. The Grand Opening Event takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. It's free, and no ticket is required. Enjoy an exciting day of free workshops, exclusive discounts, giveaways, and complimentary snacks. If you’ve been … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Celebration of Enso Movement – Raleigh’s Parkour & Acrobatics Gym Aug. 1
Schedule announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. No ticket, wristband or reservation is needed. Just come on by! Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free … [Read more...] about Schedule announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
8th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 15
Walnut Creek Wetland Center, 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its 8th annual Mud Day on Saturday, August 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a FREE event that is intended to demonstrate the importance of wetlands, as well as the importance of kids having fun outside. Come dressed to get messy and wet! The highlight is sliding in a giant mud pit! The event … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Mud Day at Walnut Creek Wetland Center Aug 15
Zappos: Back to School event, with many discounts
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Zappos has launched their huge back to school event. You can find anything your child needs to start off school on the right foot! (With the right pair of shoes!) The event also includes backpacks, clothes and more for growing kids. Zappos offers free returns within 60 days of purchase, so you can shop with no worries! Shop the whole back to school event. Or check out the list of products we've … [Read more...] about Zappos: Back to School event, with many discounts
Chicken Salad Day at Chicken Salad Chick on July 16: Free scoop
Chicken Salad Chick has declared July 16, 2026, to be National Chicken Salad Day. To mark the occasion, they're celebrating on July 16 by offering guests a free scoop offer in the Chicken Salad Chick app, plus exclusive merch giveaways. Download the app and join the rewards program and you'll get an offer for a scoop (any flavor!) on July 16, 2026. You'll have 30 days to redeem the … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad Day at Chicken Salad Chick on July 16: Free scoop
Jazz: The Session at Bond Brothers Eastside on Thursdays, more…
Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about Jazz: The Session at Bond Brothers Eastside on Thursdays, more…
DQ offering free Dilly Bars with $1 purchase for National Ice Cream Day (but all week!)
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 19, 2026, but you don't have to wait until Sunday to celebrate with a freebie. DQ is offering Rewards members a FREE Dilly Bar starting July 13, 2026, with any order of $1 or more. The deal will be available through July 19, but you can redeem the freebie just once in that time period. Dilly Bars are made with vanilla soft serve and dipped in a crunchy … [Read more...] about DQ offering free Dilly Bars with $1 purchase for National Ice Cream Day (but all week!)
