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 Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh on Mondays, more…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend by visiting a flower farm, enjoying a free concert, walking through a garden, buying great local chocolate and more. Here are some ideas to celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. After our list of ideas for celebrating, we have a list of Mother's Day freebies and discounts, many (but not all) at restaurants. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in the Triangle with special events, freebies and deals
Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4
The North Carolina State Capitol, at 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a FREE family event. This downtown Raleigh celebration will complement a morning parade organized by the N.C. Department of Labor and evening fireworks at Dix Park organized by the City of … [Read more...] about Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest on July 4
Book Festival at Durham Central Park May 30
Mend My Broken Pieces is hosting a Book Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. (Please note the time change. It was originally 1 p.m., which you see in the flyer.) At this free, family-friendly community event you will connect with local authors and vendors. Food vendors and craft vendors will also be on … [Read more...] about Book Festival at Durham Central Park May 30
Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
Celebrate Mother's Day by taking Mom to brunch. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10, 2026. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Mother's Day brunch. We've included restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine in, but also restaurants that are offering family meal packages to go. … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch in the Triangle
NC Courage Watch Party at LGBT Center of Raleigh — free swag and a visit from Roary
LGBT Center of Raleigh, 128 E Cabarrus Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an NC Courage watch party, as they take on Racing Louisville game on May 23, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a free event, but donations are welcome. A representative from NC Courage will be on site giving away swag, and their mascot Roary will also make an appearance! The North Carolina Courage competes int he … [Read more...] about NC Courage Watch Party at LGBT Center of Raleigh — free swag and a visit from Roary
Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
Durham Parks & Recreation's newest event series, Party in YOUR Park, brings family fun to neighborhood parks. It will be taking place quarterly at different parks around Durham, North Carolina. These free events features: Next up: Orchard Park1000 S Duke Street, Durham, NCSaturday, May 30, 202611 a.m. to 1 p.m.Facebook event … [Read more...] about Party in Your Park: free family fun, free food and more at Orchard Park on May 30
Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
The City of Raleigh's 4th of July fireworks celebration will return to Dorothea Dix Park in 2026. Check back soon for details! The fireworks will be part of a full weekend of events across the city to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s 4th of July fireworks celebration returns to Dix Park in 2026
Mother’s Day at Fenton
Mother's Day at Fenton is a special event on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 210 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. Celebrate Mother’s Day in Fenton Square with an afternoon full of charm and thoughtful treats. … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day at Fenton
Raleigh Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more…
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 Raleigh Underground Market the 2nd Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Midtown Park, North Hills, 4011 Cardinall at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Raleigh Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more…
