The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more. Each venue sets its own hours, but in general, the walk is from 6 to 9 p.m. Read on for what's going on during Raleigh's First Friday Gallery Walk, but make sure to check out … [Read more...] about First Friday Raleigh March 6
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place March 21 and 22, 2026, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event. Discover O, G, S, N, and Z scale layouts, and even a Lego Scale layout. There will also be interactive children's displays—free fun for the whole family! Experience the excitement of trains with creativity … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
Bennett Place School Day March 6 — history program for kids
Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Bennett Place School Day on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bennett Place hosts several historic sites and museums for a history-packed School Day program. This program is geared toward students ages 5-18, with an emphasis on homeschool kids. The program is especially recommended … [Read more...] about Bennett Place School Day March 6 — history program for kids
Board Game Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to follow Gizmo Brew Works Durham's Facebook page for updates. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoMondays7 p.m.Free Hammered TriviaTuesdays7 to 9 … [Read more...] about Board Game Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Regal Cinema’s 2026 Best Picture Film Festival offers discounted tickets and popcorn
Regal is hosting its annual Regal Best Picture Film Festival in 2026 at participating locations. This is your chance to catch up on any of the Best Picture Oscar nominees that you missed. The Best Picture Nominee films will be shown from March 6 to 15, 2026, at select locations. Each movie is $7.99 at participating locations. Plus, Regal Crown Club members enjoy a $10 small popcorn + … [Read more...] about Regal Cinema’s 2026 Best Picture Film Festival offers discounted tickets and popcorn
Tasting at Ten: Free weekly tastings at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham
Counter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee. The company's headquarters in Durham also serves as a training facility for regional staff, and they offer classes in brewing latte art, palate development and more, for coffee professionals and hobbyists. Learn about these classes here. In addition they also host FREE coffee education events for the whole … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten: Free weekly tastings at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham
Durham Really Really Free Market March 21
Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money involved. Durham Really Really free Market generally takes place on the third Saturday of the month, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Orchard Park, 1000 S Duke Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about Durham Really Really Free Market March 21
Cary Really Really Free Market Mar. 28
A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is freely given. The Cary Really Really Free Market takes place the fourth Saturday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Walnut Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, North Carolina. Look for more … [Read more...] about Cary Really Really Free Market Mar. 28
Live Music on Rooftop of Durham Hotel
The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, hosts events on its rooftop that are free for all, even if you're not staying at hotel. The hotel also features a coffee bar inside. You can see the upcoming events on their event page and Facebook page. Read on for a few of the live music events. Upcoming Events in 2026 Live Music: Ally JWednesday, April 15, 2026Tuesday, May 12, … [Read more...] about Live Music on Rooftop of Durham Hotel
Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
Cary residents, here's a chance to beautify your yard with a FREE tree. The Town of Cary is giving residents free trees. This is an effort to add to the environmental health of the community by increasing the tree canopy. Residents of Cary may receive one tree per household per giveaway date, while supplies last. Registration is open now. Pick-up for the trees will be Saturday, March … [Read more...] about Free trees for Cary residents — registration open now
