NC Vibes is bringing the fun of the beach to Raleigh with Raleigh's Summer Beats Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event will features live music and dance, games, a food truck rodeo and much more: … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s Summer Beats July 12
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in the Triangle
The 151st Kentucky Derby will take place Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It’s known as “The Run for the Roses” because of the blanket of 554 red roses bestowed upon the winning horse. The Kentucky Derby is also known for the traditions of drinking mint juleps and wearing elaborate hats at the race. It’s probably a good thing that the traditions leading up … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Watch Parties in the Triangle
CAM Raleigh: closed
UPDATE: CAM Raleigh is closed. Stay tuned for updates. CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Find more upcoming events. … [Read more...] about CAM Raleigh: closed
Smashburger: 50% off milkshakes with any purchase on Fridays
If you love Smashburger, you've come to the right place. Read on for a list of current Smashburger deals. Half-Off Milkshakes Every Friday from May 2 to July 31, 2025, get 50% off all hand-spun milkshakes from 2 to 5 p.m., with any purchase, using the code SHAKES25. The deal is valid whether ordering in-store, to-go, online or through the Smashburger app. Fine print of the deal is in … [Read more...] about Smashburger: 50% off milkshakes with any purchase on Fridays
Shop from 7 chocolate makers in the Triangle
Why not splurge on some really good chocolate for Easter? We've put together a list of chocolatiers in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham, and the surrounding area, with information on how to place orders. Visit each website, and, if available, visit in person, to get the full scope of what's offered. Videri Where: 327 W Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Call: 919-755-5053Order … [Read more...] about Shop from 7 chocolate makers in the Triangle
Krispy Kreme celebrates loyalty program anniversary with $1 dozen doughnuts
UPDATE: This promotion has been delayed. We'll update when we get the new date for it. Krispy Kreme is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the loyalty program with a special deal for new and existing members. From April 30 to May 14, 2025, Krispy Kreme is offering an Original Glazed Dozen for only $1 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price at participating locations. The offer … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme celebrates loyalty program anniversary with $1 dozen doughnuts
Weekly Trivia and Run Club at Bond Brothers Beer Company, more
Bond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Run ClubTuesdays6 p.m.Free NC Team TriviaWednesdays7 p.m.Free … [Read more...] about Weekly Trivia and Run Club at Bond Brothers Beer Company, more
Free outdoor events with Carolina Public Humanities
Carolina Public Humanities is hosting two events that are part of the Being Human Festival. Being Human Festival is an international collection of community-focused events, organized and presented by local artists, scholars, and educators, highlight the incredible breadth of the humanities and demonstrate how they add depth and meaning to our lives, help us understand ourselves and one another, … [Read more...] about Free outdoor events with Carolina Public Humanities
Raleigh Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl
PubCrawls.com is presenting a Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 4 to 11 p.m. The list of venues isn't available, at the time of this post, but the start location is Lucky B's, 609 Tucker Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets cost: Tickets Include … [Read more...] about Raleigh Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl
3rd Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park May 3
Let's Get Social Raleigh and Raleigh Parks are presenting the Adult Recess Festival at Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m. This free event is for ages 21+ only. This festival will feature games, sports, food trucks, and music. New this year will be "Poolside Picnic." Bring your own inflatable pool, deck it out with blankets, … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Adult Recess Festival at Fletcher Park May 3
