The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Underground Market seven Sundays from March to November, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each markets features 50+ … [Read more...] about Durham Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more, on March 22
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local will highlight local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These music and dance concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the … [Read more...] about Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park March 22: Cary Ballet and Leela Dance Company
All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
All Aboard! Model Train Show is a FREE event taking place March 21 and 22, 2026, at Herbert C. Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. This is a free event. Discover O, G, S, N, and Z scale layouts, and even a Lego Scale layout. There will also be interactive children's displays—free fun for the whole family! Experience the excitement of trains with creativity … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Model Train Show in Cary March 21 and 22
Spring Craft Fair at State Farmers Market March 19-22
The Spring Craft Fair will be held on March 19 to 22, 2026, at State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are both free. Shop for local, handmade crafts, specialty food items and more. For updates, check the Facebook event. … [Read more...] about Spring Craft Fair at State Farmers Market March 19-22
Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Yoga in the Galleries, starting January 18, 2026. This is a FREE yoga class, taught by Elizabeth Comtois. It takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. on the following dates in 2026: Please bring your own mat and tools. This class is open for all ages and yoga levels. … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum
26th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh March 21-22
The Triangle Lebanese-American Center is presenting the Lebanese Festival at its center at 241 Horizon Drive, Raleigh, on March 21 and 22, 2026. Hours are: Admission and parking are free. The festival includes: … [Read more...] about 26th Annual Triangle Lebanese Festival in Raleigh March 21-22
Oak City Voices: Sing a Song of Shakespeare May 16
Oak City Voices is presenting Sing a Song of Shakespeare on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 5 p.m., at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for youth and seniors. Tickets are free for kids under age 13. Music plays an important role in Shakespeare’s work, with around 100 songs across the 39 plays. Yet, almost … [Read more...] about Oak City Voices: Sing a Song of Shakespeare May 16
Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro
Beach Music Series 2026 These free concerts start at 7 p.m., except when otherwise indicated. The event lawn opens one hour before the concert start time. These events are free, but ticketed. Get tickets here. This event is brought to you by Title Sponsor, Brightspeed. … [Read more...] about Beach Music Series at MOSAIC in Pittsboro
Ring in the thousand years of peace: Concert by Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir and Bell Durham Handbell Ensemble
The Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir and Bell Durham Handbell Ensemble are presenting a concert, Ring in the Thousand Years of Peace, on April 19, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $5 at the door. … [Read more...] about Ring in the thousand years of peace: Concert by Choral Society of Durham Chamber Choir and Bell Durham Handbell Ensemble
