Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18 per person. That … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Skate the Square: Save $3 on Mondays
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Great Clips cuts price on haircuts — just $9.99 for limited time (with coupon)
Great Clips is offering a coupon for $9.99 haircut at participating locations — through January 16, 2026. Claim the required coupon here. Limit one coupon per person. You should receive the one-time-use coupon code via e-mail within 30 to 45 minutes. However, it could take up to 24 hours to receive it. Once you have that coupon, you have until January 23, 2026, to redeem it. You should know … [Read more...] about Great Clips cuts price on haircuts — just $9.99 for limited time (with coupon)
IHOP: Add a FREE order of bottomless pancakes to your meal
From January 5 to March March 30, 2026, IHOP is offering a FREE order of Bottomless Pancakes when you purchase select breakfast combos at participating locations. We don’t have info at this time about which menu items qualify for the freebie — ask your server before you order. The offer is for dine-in only. It is not valid for the 55+ Menu, Value Menu, Omelettes, or Kids Menu items. The … [Read more...] about IHOP: Add a FREE order of bottomless pancakes to your meal
The 22nd Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 7 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
The Krispy Kreme Challenge was started by NC State students with a passion for running and for doughnuts. The race puts your stomach, not just your legs, to the test. As they say, it is a "unique challenge of both athletic and gastrointestinal skill." The Krispy Kreme Challenge requires participants to run 2.5 miles, starting at the Memorial Belltower on the NC State campus, at 2011 … [Read more...] about The 22nd Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 7 — run 5 miles, eat a dozen doughnuts, and help UNC Children’s Hospital
Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
On January 4, 2026, the town of Selma is celebrating Three Kings Day with a free event for the whole community. Selma Three Kings Fiesta Selma Three Kings Day CelebrationSunday, January 4, 20262 to 5 p.m.Downtown Selma105 Raiford Street, Selma, NCFree Celebrate Three Kings Day in downtown Selma. A skit in both English and Spanish explaining Three Kings Day will be performed. The … [Read more...] about Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta on Jan. 4
NC Collector’s Roadshow Jan. 3 and 4
Raleigh's largest sports cards, toys and collectibles show will be at the Jim Graham Buildingon NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, on January 3 and 4, 2026. The event will feature over many tables of great finds, including: Admission is only $5 for adults and is free for kids 12 and under. A pass for the whole weekend is just $7. … [Read more...] about NC Collector’s Roadshow Jan. 3 and 4
Produce Giveaway at Lakewood YMCA Durham Jan. 3
Durham YMCA announced on Facebook that they are hosting a produce giveaway on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lakewood YMCA, 2119 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina. Come by and grab a bag of fresh fruits and veggies, absolutely free, while they last. This giveaway is held in partnership with Eatwell Exchange Inc. and Aetna. … [Read more...] about Produce Giveaway at Lakewood YMCA Durham Jan. 3
Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park Jan. 31
Living in Color is an art exhibit at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, that showcases visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. It's a curated Black History Month artist exhibition, in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival. It will be on exhibit from February 1 to February 28, 2026, and is free to visit. Look for updates on … [Read more...] about Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park Jan. 31
Emancipation Day: Fighting for Freedom: Black Civil War Reenactors at Pope House Museum Jan. 3
For Emancipation Day, the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, will be presenting Fighting for Freedom: Black Civil War Reenactors. This free event takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is required. Travel back in time to see United States Colored Troops and allies as they tell stories of real-life Black soldiers … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day: Fighting for Freedom: Black Civil War Reenactors at Pope House Museum Jan. 3
Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour Jan. 3
A longstanding North Carolina tradition is to celebrate Emancipation Day, a commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Traditionally this was celebrated on January 1st, and included a parade and program, followed by singing, poetry reading, and speeches by both black and white leaders. Located on the outskirts of Raleigh, Oberlin Village was a vibrant African American communityestablished … [Read more...] about Emancipation Day Trolley Tour: Oberlin Village Tour Jan. 3
