The Town of Apex is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month with Pickleball Palooza on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Apex Nature Park, 2500 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This is a free event. For one day only, Apex Nature Park will turn into full-on pickleball mania as the tennis courts transform into pickleball courts for free play and social fun. This laid-back, … [Read more...] about Pickleball Palooza at Apex Nature Park on July 17
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
National Smoothie Day: $1 Smoothies at Jamba June 21
Jamba is celebrating National Smoothie Day with a special deal. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jamba is offering a small Mango-a-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl Smoothie (16-oz.) for just $1 (excluding add-ons, extras and taxes) at participating locations. The deal is only available in-shop — not for online orders, drive-thru, kiosks, or delivery. Limit one per person. Not … [Read more...] about National Smoothie Day: $1 Smoothies at Jamba June 21
Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21
Planet Smoothie is celebrating National Smoothie Day on Saturday, June 21, 2026, with a special deal. Get a 20oz Lunar Lemonade smoothie from 2 to 5 p.m. The deal is only for Planet VIP members and you need to be a member by June 19, 2026, to qualify for the offer. Learn about Planet VIP membership, and sign up, here. There's no cost to join. Participating locations only. No substitutions. … [Read more...] about Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade on National Smoothie Day June 21
Summer BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park June 15
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, regularly presents BreakOUT! events for kids during scheduled days off of school. These events are packed with kid-friendly crafts and activities. School BreakOUT! is free and no registration is required. These are not drop-off events. Parents or guardians must stay with their children the whole time. Summer BreakOUT takes place … [Read more...] about Summer BreakOUT! at Downtown Cary Park June 15
Official Stanley Cup Watch Parties outside Lenovo for game 6 on June 14 (inside is sold out)
Cheer on the Hurricanes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Lenovo Center. The Hurricanes have been hosting watch parties outside Lenovo Center for home games and inside Lenovo Center for away games. Watch parties for away games Inside Lenovo The watch party inside Lenovo Center for Game 6 (June 14) is sold out. Lenovo Center is hosting watch parties for the away games. There will be … [Read more...] about Official Stanley Cup Watch Parties outside Lenovo for game 6 on June 14 (inside is sold out)
Official Hurricanes Stanley Cup Watch Party at Red Hat Amphitheater June 14
The City of Raleigh is hosting a Stanley Cup Finals Watch Party for Game 6, on Thursday, June 14, 2026, at Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S McDowell Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Puck drop is 8 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. This event is FREE and no tickets are required. Enjoy Canes-themed items on the menus at the bars and food truck. Come hungry -- Red Hat … [Read more...] about Official Hurricanes Stanley Cup Watch Party at Red Hat Amphitheater June 14
Stanley Cup Finals Watch Parties at Rialto Theatre
Rialto Theatre, at 1620 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is showing the Stanley Cup Finals games on screen. Next up is Game 6, Sunday, June 14, 2026. They announced this on Facebook. Admission is FREE. No tickets are required. But get there early! All ages are welcome. Young Caniacs should be supervised. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. with puck drop at 8 p.m. Concessions will be on sale. Get … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Finals Watch Parties at Rialto Theatre
Soccer Square Fan Fest — World Cup Watch Party and Festival at Moore Square June 11-14
Soccer Square Fan Fest is a four-day World Cup watch party and community fan festival at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrating the opening weekend of the 2026 World Cup. The event will feature live match screenings on a large outdoor screen, food trucks, a beer garden, lawn games, and interactive soccer-themed activities every day. On select days, come meet … [Read more...] about Soccer Square Fan Fest — World Cup Watch Party and Festival at Moore Square June 11-14
Stanley Cup Watch Parties at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting watch parties for the remaining Stanley Cup Finals games. These are free events. The watch parties will take place at 8 p.m. on these dates: Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome, and the Bark Bar will sell refreshments, including beer and wine. Guest … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Watch Parties at Downtown Cary Park
Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham’s concert June 14: Hear My Voice
The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham is presenting their annual June concert, Hear My Voice, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. This free concert brings together music that reminds us every voice deserves to be heard, with messages from people who are … [Read more...] about Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham’s concert June 14: Hear My Voice
