Oaklyn Springs Brewery can be found at 2912 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing operation. Now they work to bring great beer to local neighbors in the Fuquay-Varina area. Oaklyn Springs Brewery hosts many events. You can find events listed on their website calendar or on the brewery's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Taproom … [Read more...] about Magic the Gathering Meetups Every First and Third Wednesdays at Oaklyn Springs Brewery
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Strawberry Festival in Durham May 2
The 21st Annual Strawberry Festival takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Old North Durham Park, 310 W Geer Street, Durham. This is a free event that's been taking place every year since 2005. It's hosted by Central Park School for Children. Here's some of what happening at this event: Some of the activities are free and some have a very small cost ($1) … [Read more...] about Strawberry Festival in Durham May 2
Spring Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park Apr. 12
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos take place several times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat and rink. Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy fresh tunes, bring the kids to enjoy the bounce houses, face painting and other activities, and connect … [Read more...] about Spring Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park Apr. 12
Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Thinking Philosophy is a free series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Public Library. It takes place on Wednesdays from February 4 to April 15, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It does not take place March 4 and 18, 2026. You can find this series on Chapel … [Read more...] about Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Brewed for Laughs: Free Comedy Night at Beer Box Cary Mar. 25, and more
Beer Box Cary, at 1200 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 100, Cary, North Carolina, features 24 taps, as well as several bourbons, handpicked wines and classic cocktails. It's a dog-friendly taproom and you're welcome to bring your own food. Beer Box Cary hosts events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Read on for a few upcoming events. Brewed for Laughs Comedy NightWednesday, … [Read more...] about Brewed for Laughs: Free Comedy Night at Beer Box Cary Mar. 25, and more
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new season of the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for March 18 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Pullen Dance hosts low-cost ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about this weekly event. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $5 per person. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham on Wednesdays
Boxcar Bar + Arcade's third location, at 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers 70+ arcade games, a full bar, including 24 craft drafts, a Neapolitan style pizza kitchen, private event space and more. You can find all their events on their Facebook page. This page is about Boxcar Durham. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring … [Read more...] about Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham on Wednesdays
Artspace 40th Anniversary — Creative Connection and Artmaking on Apr. 18
Artspace, at 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Artspace 40th Anniversary -- Creative Connection and Artmaking on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. Follow the above link. Participate in a graphic artmaking session to help Artspace capture its significance (or poetic sentiments) to the community. You'll learn how … [Read more...] about Artspace 40th Anniversary — Creative Connection and Artmaking on Apr. 18
Exhibition Opening Celebration at the Gregg Museum Mar. 26: Celebrate the opening of three exhibitions
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about Exhibition Opening Celebration at the Gregg Museum Mar. 26: Celebrate the opening of three exhibitions
