Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and surrounding areas, in 2026. Please follow each link for the necessary details, to register, and to check for any changes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026, but not all the events take place on that day. We are highlighting a few events, but please scroll down or … [Read more...] about MLK Day events in the Triangle 2026
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Drawing in the Galleries Event at Ackland Art Museum, Jan. 24, and more
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina pottery, collections of European masterworks, and more. Visiting Ackland Art Museum Hours Ackland Art Museum is free to visit. Hours are Wednesday to Saturday … [Read more...] about Free Drawing in the Galleries Event at Ackland Art Museum, Jan. 24, and more
Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park Jan. 19
John Chavis Memorial Park, at 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. This free event for all ages will showcase Dr. King's work through service, children's activities and community-centered experiences. Admission is free. … [Read more...] about King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park Jan. 19
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive and Community Celebration Jan 19
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices, Durham, North Carolina. Book Harvest provides books to children who need them and engages families and communities to promote children’s lifelong literacy and academic success. Drop off your books and then join the celebration, which … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive and Community Celebration Jan 19
Krispy Kreme: Buy a dozen, get a dozen for $1
Krispy Kreme is offering Champion Dozen, a football-themed doughnut collection, exclusively on Monday, January 19, 2026. The Championship Dozen features six football-shaped doughnuts: three dipped in orange colored icing and three in crimson colored icing, plus six Original Glazed® doughnuts. However, guests can order up to six of the orange or crimson football doughnuts if they prefer to build … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: Buy a dozen, get a dozen for $1
2nd Annual EagleFest at Jordan Lake — celebration of bald eagles
Jordan Lake, at 2060 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, North Carolina, is celebrating its population of Bald Eagles with its second annual EagleFest in January, 2026. There will be events from January 19 to 24, 2026. We're listing a couple of them below, but follow the Jordan Lake website and Jordan Lake Facebook page for more announcements. Jordan Lake is home to at least 25 nesting pairs of bald … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual EagleFest at Jordan Lake — celebration of bald eagles
Weekly comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Flying Saucer, 328 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers over 300 beers, including 81 draughts and over 200 in bottles. They're always changing. Flying Saucer also offers food, including sandwiches, sandwiches, soup, pizza, snacks and more. In addition, Flying Saucer offers entertainment. Find their schedule on their Facebook page or website. Here are a couple of recurring … [Read more...] about Weekly comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
National Popcorn Day deals in 2026
National Popcorn Day is Monday, January 19, 2026, and it's a popular event at movie theaters, for obvious reasons. Read on to learn about a few deals. Please note that two of these deals start before National Popcorn Day. Regal On January 19, 2026, dress up in your favorite costume and head to a Regal near you to score a FREE large popcorn. Come prepared to tell the person working the … [Read more...] about National Popcorn Day deals in 2026
22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is hosting the 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The march will start at Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC, at 9 a.m., and will conclude at the First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 105 N West Street, Fuquay-Varina, where a celebration will take place. The celebration will … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
