May the 4th is known as Star Wars Day. "May the 4th be with you..." It's on this day that you'll find many organizations hosting Star Wars themed events like movie screenings, cosplay events and themed markets. This is the best day of the year to break out your light saber! Read on for a list of Star Wars Day events in the Triangle, including costume parties, movies, dance parties and more. … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Events in the Triangle — May the 4th Be With You
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow May 30
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's open to the public and free to attend. Presented in partnership with Triangle Native American Society, experience a day of competition dancing and drumming, … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Pow Wow May 30
Summer Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park May 31
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos take place several times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat and rink. Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy fresh tunes, bring the kids to enjoy the bounce houses, face painting and other activities, and connect … [Read more...] about Summer Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park May 31
Star Wars Day Celebration at Bricks & Minifigs Durham
Bricks & Minifigs is a store that lets you buy, sell and trade LEGOs and LEGO sets! If you're looking for a special piece to complete a set (or fulfill your own imaginative plan), or you have some LEGO sets that you're ready to part with, this is the place for you! It's at 3823 Guess Road, Durham, North Carolina. Follow them on Facebook for updates and events. A Galactic Extravaganza … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day Celebration at Bricks & Minifigs Durham
The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23
Dorothea Dix Park is hosting The Great Pup Meet Up on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at The Big Field, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The address for the Big Field is 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. The Great Pup Meet Up is a free event. Grab your pup and enjoy this tail-wagging community event in partnership with RPD's North Community Engagement Unit and Raleigh Animal Control! This … [Read more...] about The Great Pup Meet Up at Dix Park on May 23
Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Discover Dance is an ongoing event series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Discover Dance takes place the last Friday of the month, through August, 2026. At each of these free events you'll learn a different style of dance. Read on to see what's coming up in the series. These events are additional hubs for the Cary Art Loop where you can explore artistic … [Read more...] about Discover Dance at Downtown Cary Park: Bharatanatyam Session on May 29
Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
Looking for a summer camp in the Triangle for your child? We get a lot of requests from parents about summer camps in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, so we’ve put together a list of resources for you to explore. It’s important to know that registration for some of the camps happens early, and spots can fill up quickly. So, research in advance so you know what you want to … [Read more...] about Summer Camps in the Triangle for 2026
15+ gift cards that come with bonus offers — buy for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, and more
If you have gift-giving occasions this spring, including Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations and more. consider gift cards. Many gift cards come with a bonus card offer. Give the gift card and keep the bonus card for yourself! Or, hear me out, just buy a gift card to your favorite restaurant and keep the bonus card too. Most bonus offers are available only online, not in-store. Make … [Read more...] about 15+ gift cards that come with bonus offers — buy for Mother’s Day, graduations, birthdays, and more
Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is celebrating National Bike Month with a free Campfire and Movie on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Community Center Park, 120 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event. There will be a short film by Carrboro's Darryl Jones as the sun sets. Then enjoy E.T. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy s'mores … [Read more...] about Bike Month Movie in Chapel Hill: E.T. May 8
LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
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LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It's absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store events. They are not available for purchase. LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter On Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., build a Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you. It's … [Read more...] about LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars N-1 Starfighter Mini Build and take it home with you on May 3
