State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a National Hot Dog Day celebration on Wednesday, June 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bright Leaf Hot Dogs will be there giving out free hot dog samples. The celebration will also feature special and giveaways. State Farmers Market announced this event on Facebook. … [Read more...] about National Hot Dog Day Celebration at State Farmers Market — free Bright Leaf samples!
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Carolina Godiva Track Club holds a free summer track series for all ages in Chapel Hill
Carolina Godiva Track Club holds an annual Summer Track Series on Wednesdays from May 28 to August 6, 2005 (except for July 2), from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Culbreth Middle School, 225 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This free, weekly event is open to everyone with distances from just 100 meters to 5 kilometers. Whether you're 3 or 90, you'll be welcome! No RSVP is required -- just … [Read more...] about Carolina Godiva Track Club holds a free summer track series for all ages in Chapel Hill
Summer Vibes Music Series: Adam Lee Decker Band at Davis Drive Park July 16
The Town of Cary is presenting Summer Vibes Music Series on once a month from June to August, 2024. These free events features live music, food and drink. The events are appropriate for all ages. EG Peters Band -- tropical tunesWednesday, June 25, 20256 to 8 p.m.Jack Smith Park9725 Penny Road, Raleigh, NCFree Adam Lee Decker Band -- flashback feverWednesday, July 16, 20256 to 8 p.m.Davis … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes Music Series: Adam Lee Decker Band at Davis Drive Park July 16
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25
The Town of Morrisville is presenting a Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. It will take place at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The celebration includes: Parking No event parking on site. Shuttles will be running continuously from both 808 and 909 Aviation Parkway. The only on site parking will be … [Read more...] about Diwali Festival in Morrisville, including fireworks Oct 25
Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100
Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Music & Arts Camp for Kids Rising K-5th Grade (completed) from August 4 to 8, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. each day. This 5-day camp costs just $100 per child, with a discount for multiple children. Kids will spend the day learning songs, singing and playing instruments together, and creating crafts. Two … [Read more...] about Sing a New Song! 5-day music & arts camp at Highland UMC in Raleigh for just $100
Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Raleigh Wide Open is a new bluegrass festival coming to Raleigh October 3 and 4, 2025. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open continues the tradition started by IBMA World of Bluegrass, which took place in Raleigh for several years. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Wide Open — new bluegrass festival Oct. 3-4
Jazz in the Square in Raleigh in August and September
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, in partnership with Raleigh Parks and Sleepy Cat Records. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on select Thursdays from August 7 to September 25, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. At each installment, there will be beverage vendors with wine and beer for purchase, as well as food trucks. Jazz … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Square in Raleigh in August and September
Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Every Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, and takes place at The Leaf at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event. Instructor Ms. Bryce will read children’s stories, sing a song or two and re-create the stories through play and … [Read more...] about Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll at Durham Central Park
Free and Cheap Summer Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking the bank. Explore this list of low-priced films showing in various theaters on weekdays this summer. Beat the heat with an animated adventure or a family-friendly blockbuster, all on a very family-friendly budget. This list has been updated for summer, 2025. There are … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Summer Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
