Boxcar Bar and Arcade, 330 West Davie Street, Raleigh, and 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers a huge number of arcade games and pinball machines and console games, as well as air hockey, skeeball, foosball and more. See their whole list of games here. They also host lots of events, including some free ones. This page is for the Raleigh Boxcar location. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade … [Read more...] about Skeeball Tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh on Thursdays, more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Coastal Cowgirl Vendor Market at Crooked Hammock Brewery, July 25, and more
Crooked Hammock Brewery, at 4501 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, boasts a relaxed backyard for hanging out, a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere, and a menu that goes beyond burgers. The brewery features several year-rounders, as well as limited release beers and brewer's exclusives. Crooked Hammock also hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar and … [Read more...] about Coastal Cowgirl Vendor Market at Crooked Hammock Brewery, July 25, and more
Raleigh Kidical Mass: Kid-focused group bike rides
Oaks & Spokes is hosting Kidical Mass -- family-friendly, kid-focused group bike rides. It's free to participate. Gather for all rides at 5:30 p.m. While everyone gets ready to roll, there will be a pre-ride party with activities like music, chalk art, bike and helmet decorating, music, free safety swag, and complimentary bike checks. Each ride will last around 1 hour and will feature a … [Read more...] about Raleigh Kidical Mass: Kid-focused group bike rides
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music July 17
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday each month, from March to December, 2026, except April, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each event … [Read more...] about Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music July 17
Third Friday Cooldown in the Durham Visitor Info Center July 17: free Italian Ice
On Friday, July 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., stop by the Durham Visitors Center, at 212 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, and cool down with a FREE scoop of CocoCrissy Italian Ice, while supplies last. Enjoy the sweet treat and the air conditioning, while planning your Third Friday route. Learn about all the happenings this weekend, nearby bites and brews, and get recommendations from … [Read more...] about Third Friday Cooldown in the Durham Visitor Info Center July 17: free Italian Ice
Free Sake Tasting on July 24 at Taylor’s Wine Shop, and more!
Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings and other events. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just … [Read more...] about Free Sake Tasting on July 24 at Taylor’s Wine Shop, and more!
National Hot Dog Day Deals July 15
National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 15, 2025. Learn about some of the popular hot dog restaurants in the Triangle, as well as some special deals for National Hot Dog Day. Please keep checking back! And if you know of a great National Hot Dog Day deal, let us know at info@triangleonthecheap.com, and we will try to add it to the list! If you run a local hot dog business, I'd especially love … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day Deals July 15
Last day of Lowe’s Buy One Get One (or two!) sale on power tools and more!
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Right now, for a limited time, Lowe's is holding a Buy One Get One sale. When you buy one eligible item, you can get one item (or in some cases two items) for FREE. The free items are not low-value items. For example, if you buy a DeWALT 20-volt 2-pack Lithium-ion battery and charger ($299) you get a free DeWALT Cordless Jigsaw (value $239) and DeWALT Cordless Sander (value $149) for FREE. Not … [Read more...] about Last day of Lowe’s Buy One Get One (or two!) sale on power tools and more!
National Hot Dog Day Celebration at State Farmers Market July 15 — free Footlong Bright Leaf hot dogs
State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a National Hot Dog Day celebration on Wednesday, June 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bright Leaf Hot Dogs will be there giving out FREE footlong hot dogs, while supplies last. Enjoy them with Bone Suckin' Mustard! The celebration will also feature giveaways. … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day Celebration at State Farmers Market July 15 — free Footlong Bright Leaf hot dogs
Take What You Need at Once Upon a Child Cary July 15
Once Upon a Child Cary, 1241 NW Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina, is holding a special event, Take What You Need, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Every customer is invited to choose up to 10 FREE marked clearance items, with no purchase required, while supplies last. The stores hours on Wednesday are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., but if you come early you'll have more selection. This event was … [Read more...] about Take What You Need at Once Upon a Child Cary July 15
