Better Man is being released in theaters on January 10, 2025, but you have a chance to enjoy a FREE advance screening on January 8. The advance screening is at Cinemark Raleigh Grande, 4840 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Doors open at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. You need to reserve your pass in advance. When you're reserving your pass, be … [Read more...] about Free Advance Screening of Better Man Jan. 8 (registration required)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend
From January 3 to 5, 2025, you can stream Apple TV+ for FREE — no strings attached. Spend the first weekend of the year checking out what Apple TV+ has to offer, or binge watching the shows you've been eyeing. Read about the offer here. You do need an Apple ID in order to access this free streaming weekend. Some popular series and movies include: Review Apple TV+ programming … [Read more...] about Stream Apple TV+ for free this weekend
North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
UPDATE: The Facebook events for these events have been deleted. We are assuming that the block party has been canceled due to the weather, but we have no further information. Saturday, January 11, 2025, is Inauguration Day for North Carolina. Governor-elect Josh Stein and the Council of State will be sworn in, and there will be some special events afterwards. Here's what's going … [Read more...] about North Carolina Inauguration Events, including North Carolina Strong Block Party
Amazon Winter Sale: Peloton, KitchenAid, Roomba, Beats and more…
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Christmas might be over, but Amazon continues to offer some fantastic deals during their Winter Sale. Find all today's deals here. Or keep reading for a few that our caught our eye. Please know that prices change all the times, and items sell out! … [Read more...] about Amazon Winter Sale: Peloton, KitchenAid, Roomba, Beats and more…
First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Every year, North Carolina State Parks host First Day Hikes led by park staff. We are listing one below, but please check with ncparks.gov/events for more events. You should feel free to take your own hike too! Check out our photo guide to hiking in N.C. State Parks. First Day Hike at Jordan Lake State Recreation AreaWednesday, January 1st, 20259 to 11 a.m.Ebenezer Church Day Use Access2582 … [Read more...] about First Day Hikes in North Carolina State Parks
Bull City Ciderworks, Cary
Bull City Ciderworks - Cary, at 210 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, is closing, as of May 11, 2025. The Durham location will remain open. … [Read more...] about Bull City Ciderworks, Cary
New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
White Street Market, 1320 5th Avenue, Garner, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve Candle Party on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to this family-friendly event is free, and includes: If you'd like to pour a candle at the event, a mini candle pour is $10 and a standard candle pour is $20. Whether you'd like to pour a candle or not, please RSVP here. Follow … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Candle Party at White Street Market in Garner
New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
Carolina Dance Club is presenting its 16th Annual New Year's Eve party. Black & White New Year's Eve Ball takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 7:15 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at Temple Beth Or, 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Purchase your tickets in advance: Admission is $25. A student pass (ages 14-24) is $20. After December 16, 2024, and at the door, tickets are $35 ($25 … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball
New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
O'Malley's Pub, at 5228 Hollyridge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year's Eve party. It takes place Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's cover, and it will feature: … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebration at O’Malley’s
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
ZincHouse Winer & Brewery, at 6225 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting New Year-Z, a New Year's Eve celebration, with no cover charge. Age 21+ only. ZincHouse announced this event on Facebook. The party is on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. It will feature a performance by Love Tribe, a high-energy band that will have you singing and dancing into … [Read more...] about ZincHouse Winery & Brewery’s New Year-Z Celebration (free!)
