Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Medieval Night at Ment Beverage Co. May 16 (and more)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for visitors from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Hours change according to the season.) The cows love visitors! If you'd like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery. … [Read more...] about Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
The annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and open to all ages. Enjoy: Check for updates in the Facebook event. What to know Schedule Performances on Center Lawn: … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town May Daze Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. They're bringing in 65+ vendors — retro and modern video games and consoles, Pokémon and TCG favorites, Funko, retro tech, Gundam kits, pop culture collectibles, and one of a kind geeky art … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Kids can make a garden basket at Lowe’s on May 16
Lowe's Kids' Workshops and The Home Depot Kids' Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety. The Home Depot Kids' Workshops The Home Depot's Kids' Workshops take place the first Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Kids can make a garden basket at Lowe’s on May 16
Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Wheels on Academy takes place on North Academy Street, in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features: It's free to attend and free to register your car! Interested in showing your car at Wheels? To be considered for awards, … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Shred on May 16
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2026. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors will be selling snacks and beverages. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Shred on May 16
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. Free guided and self-guided tours are available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. More info here. Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Old Hillsborough Road Market at Bennett Place May 16
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's free to visit the visitor center and nature trails, but there's a small charge for tours. Some events have a small fee as well. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here are a couple of the upcoming events (Visit … [Read more...] about Old Hillsborough Road Market at Bennett Place May 16
Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. Founded in 2006, what started as a grassroots … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
