Tamale lovers, take note! The Raleigh Tamale Festival is Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This will be a day of community, celebration and tamales. It will feature performances, family activities, food trucks and vendors. Local competitors will compete in the tamale contest. … [Read more...] about Raleigh Tamale Festival Sept. 27
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
Starrlight Mead, at 130 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Mead Fest on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This free annual event is like a mini-Renaissance Festival, with sword-fighting demos, mead-making, music, vendors, food and more. This is a family friendly event. Enjoy music by Thunder and Spice and An Gorta Mor Memorial Pipe Band, and sword fighting … [Read more...] about Mead Fest at Starrlight Mead: Free mini-Renaissance Festival Sept. 27
Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 1
Wake Forest Unplugged is a free event that encourages people to leave their technology behind and connect with the community through games, activities and a free concert. It takes place Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., near the Walker Garden at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC. Enjoy sack and relay races, corn hole, and miniature golf. Food and dessert … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Unplugged: free games, activities, and music Sep 1
National Mac and Cheese Day — freebies and deals July 14
National Mac & Cheese Day is July 14, 2025. As if you needed a reminder to indulge in the ultimate comfort food! We're compiling a list of freebies and deals in the Triangle in honor of National Mac and Cheese Day. Please remember that participation may vary at chains and franchises. Mac and Cheese Day Deals Boricua Soul Boricua Soul, at 705 Willard Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about National Mac and Cheese Day — freebies and deals July 14
Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
Outdoor movies are a hugely popular event in the warm months in Raleigh, Durham Chapel Hill, and beyond. Read on to see a day-by-day list of outdoor movies. Take a look at the calendar and follow the links for details. Many of these events are free, but some require ticket purchase, and are likely to sell out. Upcoming Outdoor Movies … [Read more...] about Outdoor movies in the Triangle — a day by day list
Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Festa Italiana will take place Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 pm. to 7 p.m., at Town of Apex Campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. Admission is free. Celebrate Italian culture with a fun day that includes: Interested Vendors: vendors@festanc.org Interested sponsors: sponsors@festanc.org Know before you go: … [Read more...] about Festa Italiana in Apex Sept. 20
Low-Priced Comedy Shows with Mettlesome Comedy
Mettlesome is a Durham-based performance and production collective, presenting improv comedy shows, and teaching classes and workshops. You can find all of their upcoming events at thisismettlesome.com. The shows take place at 800 Taylor Street, Suite 9-156, Durham, North Carolina. Most of the shows are $5 to $8. There are a wide variety of improv shows, including family-friendly shows, musical … [Read more...] about Low-Priced Comedy Shows with Mettlesome Comedy
Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — lineup announced
Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to Raleigh from September 4 to 6, 2025. The main concerts are taking place at Moore Square, 226 E. Martin Street, and City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Over 100 bands are performing over the three days at the two stages, plus at club shows. Although the tickets to the main event, at Moore Square and City Plaza, don't quite qualify as … [Read more...] about Hopscotch Music Festival Sep 4-6 — lineup announced
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival features visual art, theatre, comedy, music, puppetry, film, storytelling and more. All-access passes are available, as are tickets for single performances. The festival … [Read more...] about Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Free Improv Comedy Class and Jam with Black Sheep Comedy July 13
Black Sheep Comedy is offering a FREE Improv class and jam on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at 1 p.m., at The ArtsCenter, 400 Roberson Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. Please RSVP here! Drop-In ClassStart time: 1:00pm Always wanted to try improv? Want to meet new people and have some laughs?Join Black Sheep for a 1-hour, totally free, no-pressure improv drop-in class. Whether you're brand new or … [Read more...] about Free Improv Comedy Class and Jam with Black Sheep Comedy July 13
