Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, is holding its 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event and features more than 70 vendors. Shop for hand crafted products for your gift list! It's free to attend. There will be food available for purchase. … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Pace Family Farms Dec. 6 (and more holiday markets)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Karaoke at Bombshell Beer Company, Nov. 14, and more
Bombshell Beer Company, at 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, is a 100% women-owned microbrewery. They package our beer in kegs and cans which can be found in restaurants and bars throughout the Greater Triangle, Triad, and Sandhills of NC. The Tap Room features up to 12 beers on tap, wine, and soft drinks, and there's an outdoor Beer Garden. Bombshell hosts food trucks, live music, trivia, … [Read more...] about Karaoke at Bombshell Beer Company, Nov. 14, and more
The Magick Makers Winter Solstice Faire at Durham Central Park
The Magick Makers' Winter Solstice Market will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event will feature: … [Read more...] about The Magick Makers Winter Solstice Faire at Durham Central Park
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Nov. 7
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Nov. 7
Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Holiday Patchwork Market takes place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Holiday Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Dec. 6-7
Explore Horton Grove Nature Preserve Nov. 8
Join the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST) for a family-friendly community walk at the beautiful and historical Horton Grove Nature Preserve, 7360 Jock Road, Bahama, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 8, 2205, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is appreciated but not required. This 1.8-mile guided walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and learn … [Read more...] about Explore Horton Grove Nature Preserve Nov. 8
Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
When Halloween ends, your pumpkin can keep on doing good! Keep it out of the landfill by composting it! If you don't have a compost pile of your own, there are multiple places where you can drop it off to be composted or to be shared with farm animals. Your pumpkin must be free of paint, decorations, candles and glitter. Here are a few places to drop off your pumpkin. Pumpkin Drop-Off in … [Read more...] about Where to Compost Pumpkins in the Triangle — or share them with farm animals
50% off Sam’s Club Membership
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If you have never shopped Sam's Club, now is a good time to start. Normally annual memberships are: For a limited time, Groupon has a special deal: Once you purchase this Groupon, you'll need to redeem the voucher with Sam's Club using the link provided with the promotion code. Important -- read this before you buy New members only Both of these deals are good for new members -- or … [Read more...] about 50% off Sam’s Club Membership
Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
Merry & Bright, A North Pole Market takes place at Historic Mordecai Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not required, but is encouraged to help with planning. Please register at link above. Merry & Bright is a children's market by Paper & Stars Studio in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Merry & Bright, A Children’s North Pole Market at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 13
Buy a Costco membership and receive a $40-$60 digital Costco shop card
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Costco is offering a special deal through Groupon. Please note that this deal is only valid for new members and those who memberships (Primary and Household) expired at least 18 months ago. It's not available for renewal of an existing Costco membership. If you're not sure if you currently have a membership, or when yours might have expired, you should login to Costo first and figure it out, … [Read more...] about Buy a Costco membership and receive a $40-$60 digital Costco shop card
