The Cotton Company and Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce are presenting Twilight on White -- Summer Night Market on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., from 306 to 350 S White Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina. Browse 30+ local vendors on White Street. A local food truck will be on hand, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. In addition, there will be 80+ vendors inside … [Read more...] about Twilight on White — Summer Night Market July 24
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Cinnaholic: $2 Old Skool Rolls on July 17
Cinnaholic is declaring Friday, July 17, 2026, to be Cinnaholic Day. Celebrate with $2 Old Skool Rolls. Regular price for an Old Skool Roll is around $6. One $2 roll per person. In-store only. Not valid with online or third party delivery orders. The Old Skool Roll is made with vanilla frosting only. Changing the frosting or adding toppings makes it a custom roll, which is full price. The … [Read more...] about Cinnaholic: $2 Old Skool Rolls on July 17
Krispy Kreme Birthday: 89¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 17
Krispy Kreme is celebrating its 89th birthday with a great deal on Friday, July 17, 2026. Buy any dozen doughnuts (or 16-count Minis) at participating shops and get a dozen classic Original Glazed Doughnuts for 89¢. The offer is available in-shop or online. If you order online, use the promo code BDAY. Limit two redemptions per guest in-store and drive-thru, and one redemption per guest … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Birthday: 89¢ for dozen doughnuts when you buy a dozen July 17
Lands End: 50% off backpacks and lunch boxes with new promo code!
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It's time for Back to School shopping (believe it or not) and Lands End has a great deal right now. Use promo code SUMMERNIGHTS for 50% off most backpacks and lunch boxes. The promo code also offers 25% off most school uniform styles, 55% off most swim styles, and up to 70% off most sale & clearance items. Lands End promo codes tend to come and go quickly, so when SUMMERNIGHTS expires, we'll … [Read more...] about Lands End: 50% off backpacks and lunch boxes with new promo code!
IKEA Family members save up to 20% on dorm room (and first apartment) essentials
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If you're helping a college student (or someone moving into their first apartment, IKEA is a must. Join IKEA Family and you'll receive discounts (up to 20%) on many dorm room essentials, including popular shelving units. Check out some of the deals on shelving units, gaming chairs, workstations and more. Also, College students can save 15% at IKEA this summer, through September 30, 2026. This is … [Read more...] about IKEA Family members save up to 20% on dorm room (and first apartment) essentials
Free Watermelon at Urban Community AgriNomics Farmers’ Market July 18
Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN)'s Farmers' Market takes place on Saturdays throughout the summer (except the first Saturday of the month), at the Catawba Trail Farm, 2080 Sawmill Creek Parkway, Durham, North Carolina., from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, they'll be handing out free watermelon, thanks to the support of the Society of St. Andrews. This giveaway was announced on … [Read more...] about Free Watermelon at Urban Community AgriNomics Farmers’ Market July 18
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Tour and Explore on Aug. 15
Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, at 7236 NC Highway 87 N, in Pittsboro, is a non-profit organization that works to protect animals from factory farms. The Refuge is a sanctuary that cares for rescued chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs and cows who come from lives of abuse, neglect and abandonment. These animals find peace and protection on 16 acres of pasture and woods, where they are … [Read more...] about Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge: Tour and Explore on Aug. 15
Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in July
Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 28 acres of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of unusual trees and shrubs that you won't see anywhere else in the world. Plant Delights Nursery is not your typical nursery. Many of the plants were collected by founder … [Read more...] about Summer Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden in July
Afternoon in the Garden and Moth Night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre July 24
Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources is hosting two nature events on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. Both are free to attend, and neither requires registration. These events were announced on Facebook. Afternoon in the Garden 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, connect with local vendors, pick up native seeds, and … [Read more...] about Afternoon in the Garden and Moth Night at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre July 24
Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
Midtown Housing Coalition is hosting Forest Grove Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at American Legion Post 7, 406 E Trinity Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. This event is a fundraiser to build a tiny home community for adults with developmental disabilities. Forest Grove Festival Features Event Schedule … [Read more...] about Forest Grove Festival Aug. 29
