The 33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk takes place Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh and is free to attend. Boylan Heights is located in Downtown Raleigh between Hillsborough Street and Western Boulevard along Boylan Avenue. The event is free and parking is available along the street. Artists and craftspeople … [Read more...] about 33rd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Dec 7
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 24
Weaver Street Market Carrboro's annual Halloween event, Stories Under the Stars, takes place Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event takes place on the lawn, 101 East Weaver Street, Carrboro. It includes kid treats, apple cider, cookies, a costume contest and entertainment. Stories on the Lawn Schedule … [Read more...] about Weaver Street Market Carrboro Halloween Stories Under the Stars (costume contest, treats, more) Oct. 24
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas are ready for fall and Halloween! Here's a list of corn mazes, pumpkin patches fall farm activities and more, for the 2025 season. Some of these are a little bit of a drive, and are in areas that we don't typically include in Triangle on the Cheap, but are worth checking out. The attractions on this list are family-friendly. Some … [Read more...] about Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more fall farm activities in the Raleigh and the Triangle — updated for 2025
Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Jazz Jam Open Mic at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on Thursdays, more…
Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about Jazz Jam Open Mic at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on Thursdays, more…
Free Japanese Drumming Performance in Durham Oct. 16
Enjoy a free Japanese drumming performance on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Holton Career Center, 401 N Driver Street, Durham, North Carolina. Peaceful Forest features Takumi Kato, a professional Taiko drummer from Gifu, Japan, who has toured internationally with Kodo, one of Japan’s most renowned Taiko groups. He now travels across the U.S. with his three children, … [Read more...] about Free Japanese Drumming Performance in Durham Oct. 16
Free performances of King James by PlayMakers around the Triangle — play about LeBron James
PlayMakers Repertory Company is presenting free performances of King James around the Triangle in September and October of 2025. Basketball brought them together, but friendship is the real game. Spanning the rise of LeBron James and the shifting tides of hometown fandom, this sharp, funny, and heartfelt play explores loyalty, identity, and the bonds we build -- on and off the court. Please … [Read more...] about Free performances of King James by PlayMakers around the Triangle — play about LeBron James
Get free technology help with a Raleigh Digital Ambassador at drop-in sessions
Need help using your phone or computer? Have digital goals you want to work on? The City of Raleigh has a program that can help. Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are tech-savy student volunteers who are ready to help. Just stop by during drop-in hours — no sign-up needed, and it’s completely FREE! When you come, you’ll be matched with a Raleigh Digital Ambassador. They’ll work with you … [Read more...] about Get free technology help with a Raleigh Digital Ambassador at drop-in sessions
Free Live Music Series on Rooftop of Westin Raleigh-Durham
The Westin Raleigh-Durham, at 3931 Macaw Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, has opened the Halcyon Rooftop, where you can enjoy craft cocktails, small bites and sweeping views. You can sip a cocktail and watch planes glide into RDU, for a unique atmosphere. Westin Raleigh-Durham is hosting a FREE live music series on the rooftop on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is the upcoming artist … [Read more...] about Free Live Music Series on Rooftop of Westin Raleigh-Durham
Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Jake + Johanna of the Soul Psychedelique Orchestra Oct. 16
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concerts return for the fall in September, 2025. The free concerts take place at Academy Plaza. Learn all about the incredible Downtown Cary Park, including more free events. You can find all the Live at Lunch concerts (and more) at … [Read more...] about Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Jake + Johanna of the Soul Psychedelique Orchestra Oct. 16
