Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You can find their upcoming events on their Meetup page or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Game NightMondays (scheduled through … [Read more...] about Crank Arm Brewing Company Raleigh: Game Night and Bachelor in Paradise Watch Party July 7
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Free Food Giveaway Pop-Up with Food Bank of Central & Eastern in Bennett July 8
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations that distribute food to those in need. You can find the current schedule of the pop-up markets at foodbankcenc.org/popup-markets. The schedule is usually … [Read more...] about Free Food Giveaway Pop-Up with Food Bank of Central & Eastern in Bennett July 8
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Pullen Dance hosts ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on about a special event and the weekly events. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $8 per person. It's just $2 on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Adults of all dance skills and … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week July 24 to August 3
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is the perfect time to try a new restaurant, or go back to an old favorite. It runs from July 24 to August 3, 2025. Participating restaurants will offer any of the following specials at their choice of price point: Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week will be announcing the participating restaurants soon. Check back here … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week July 24 to August 3
Raleigh Really Really Free Market July 13
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. No money is exchanged. Raleigh Really Really Free Market takes place the second Sunday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Make sure check the Raleigh Really Really Free Market website for any … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market July 13
Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
The popular Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, on Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, 2025. This is an authentic German festival focused on family fun, traditional Bavarian food, local and authentic German beers from Munich. Kids activities include inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and yard games. The … [Read more...] about Triangle Oktoberfest at Booth Amphitheatre — October 3-4
Live After 5 concert series: Kooley High and Charly Lowry July 23
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is bringing Live After 5 back in 2025. It will take place at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, one Wednesday a month from May to August, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will also include food trucks, vendors, and beer and wine for purchase. Live After 5 Schedule for 2025 … [Read more...] about Live After 5 concert series: Kooley High and Charly Lowry July 23
Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
Upcoming free and cheap events for kids
Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill and beyond, on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event. You'll also find some events on this list that, while not specifically designed for kids, are kid-friendly and a great way to spend time with the whole … [Read more...] about Upcoming free and cheap events for kids
Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map
Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines. What's the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile -- the physics of the ball, flippers and bumpers create a different experience every time. Pinball machines feature fun themes, often based on movies or TV shows. The visual art on the machines can be really stunning. Pinball fans … [Read more...] about Discover The Triangle’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map
