Dix Park is offering Self-Care Sunday: Yoga on January 11 and February 8, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. The classes take place indoors at The Chapel, 2030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. These classes are free, but registration is required and space is limited. Yoga is a practice of connection… connecting us to our more authentic selves and connecting people together into community. Join … [Read more...] about Free Self-Care Yoga at Dix Park Jan. 11
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Raleigh Really Really Free Market Jan. 11
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. In addition to goods, people might be sharing skills, services or activities. Some past shares have been: 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, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market Jan. 11
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 11 a.m. to 3 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
Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Jan. 11 and 28
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. Read on to learn all about the museum, or … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free for Durham residents Jan. 11 and 28
Liberty Arts’ Iron Heroes Exhibit Reception at Durham Food Hall Jan. 11
Liberty Arts, 918 Pearl Street, Durham, NC, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are known for their work in iron. Each year they hold a public iron pour in Durham Central Park. In addition, they … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ Iron Heroes Exhibit Reception at Durham Food Hall Jan. 11
Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting two Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. The Future of Black HistorySaturday, February 21, 20261 to 3 p.m. Academy PavilionFree "The Brilliance of Resilience" is this year's Future of Black History Month program theme, celebrating the power, creativity, intellect, and … [Read more...] about Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Valentine’s Date Night at Downtown Cary Park
Head to Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, for a Valentine's Date Night on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. There's no charge for the event. Celebrate love at this free Valentine’s Date Night in the Park! Perfect for couples looking for a cozy, creative evening out, this event offers arts & crafts activities to enjoy together, live music setting … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Date Night at Downtown Cary Park
A Shakespeare Sampler — free condensed performances at Five Points Center in Raleigh Feb. 27
A Shakespeare Sampler is 90 minutes of engaging live theater featuring highlights from some of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays and characters. Performed by a talented cast of Raleigh’s top actors, these interactive, condensed performances offer a dynamic and accessible take on classic works. A Shakespeare Sampler will be performed on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Five … [Read more...] about A Shakespeare Sampler — free condensed performances at Five Points Center in Raleigh Feb. 27
Make Your Own Vision Board at Rumors Chapel Hill Jan. 16
Rumors Chapel Hill, at 106 N Graham Street, Suite C, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers stylish, pre-loved clothing for men and women. On Friday, January 16, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m., Rumors will be hosting a Make Your Own 2026 Vision Board activity on their patio. It's free to participate. They'll have some supplies and tools, but they strongly recommend that you bring some of your own … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Vision Board at Rumors Chapel Hill Jan. 16
Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Every Kid Outdoors is a program that allows all fourth graders and their families free access, all year, to all national parks, lands and waters. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to inspire fourth graders to visit our federal lands and waters. By targeting fourth graders every year, the program works to give every child in the United States a chance to explore their federal lands … [Read more...] about Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
