Catch some NHL Carolina Hurricanes hockey action for just $10! This is the perfect way to see your favorite Canes players take on the reigning Stanley Cup Champions - Florida Panthers. The pre-season community game takes place Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6 p.m., at Lenovo Center, 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. General admission seats are available for $10 each, plus … [Read more...] about Pre-season Carolina Hurricanes game vs. Florida Panthers for just $10
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Sept. 4
Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of the month, through December 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dates in 2025: It's free to participate. Led by program coordinator and artist Brianna McCormick, the group will meet … [Read more...] about Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery Sept. 4
Live at Lunch: Free music series at Downtown Cary Park — Kyle Mullins Sept. 4
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 — Kyle Mullins Sept. 4
The Raleigh Uke Jam — Sept. 4
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele songs, but feel free to bring along copies of songs that … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam — Sept. 4
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm Sept. 4
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It's got a new location and schedule for 2025. It takes place on select Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. The next Durham Beer and Banjos event takes place Thursday, September 4, 2025. More upcoming music in … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm Sept. 4
Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
WUNC is hosting a free event: Navigating Your K-12 Options on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Space is limited and registration is required. WUNC News invites you to a community conversation exploring the key differences between traditional public schools, magnet programs, private schools, and charter … [Read more...] about Free event from WUNC at Marbles — Navigate Your K-12 Options: Traditional, Charter & Private Schools
Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Wendy's has brought back its popular Halloween Boo! Books. For $1, get a booklet of five coupons — each good for a FREE Jr. Frosty. A Jr. Frosty regularly sells for $2.49 at most locations, so the savings are substantial. In the end, each Jr. Frosty costs only 20 cents when you use your Boo Book coupons. Plus, Wendy’s is adding a sixth bonus coupon to redeem for a $1.99 Wendy’s Kids’ … [Read more...] about Wendy’s Boo Books: 5 Jr. Frosty coupons for $1 total
Calico Makers Fall Market Oct. 4 and 5
Calico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Fall Market on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature 24 local artists, as well as music, art activities and food trucks. Saturday, Music Lineup Sunday, Music Lineup Food Trucks Art Tent Activities Rain dates are October 11 and … [Read more...] about Calico Makers Fall Market Oct. 4 and 5
Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Paper & Stars Studio is bringing Spellbound at Mordecai, a children's festival, to Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event. This is a fun, family-friendly event where you can: No full face masks, weapons, horror or gore. This event is presented in partnership with Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and … [Read more...] about Spellbound at Mordecai — family Halloween event Oct. 25
Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
Every Kid Outdoors is a program that allows all fourth graders and their families free access, all year, to all national parks, lands and waters. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to inspire fourth graders to visit our federal lands and waters. By targeting fourth graders every year, the program works to give every child in the United States a chance to explore their federal lands … [Read more...] about Fourth graders and their families get free access to all national parks — registration open now
