In honor of International Commedia dell’ Arte Day, i Firenzi Commedia and Scrap Paper Shakespeare are hosting Commedia and Shakespeare Jam Session on February 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at The Studio at Theatre Raleigh, 3027 Barrow Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is pay what you can! Donations approximately the cost of a fancy coffee are suggested. At this special event you'll … [Read more...] about All-day Commedia and Shakespeare Jam Session on Feb. 28 — pay what you can!
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting a special guided tour, "Field & Factory: Tobacco's Laborers" every Saturday in February, 2026. To learn a fuller story of the people who worked in tobacco, join Duke Homestead staff on site for a special program, “Field & Factory: A Look at Tobacco’s Laborers.” These walks will highlight the contributions … [Read more...] about Free Field and Factory Tour at Duke Homestead Saturdays in February
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market Kick-Off Show Feb. 28
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town Market Kickoff Show on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This free, family-friendly event will feature lots of vendors, activities cosplay and more.S how up in your best cosplay fit and take the spotlight in our cosplay runway, complete … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market Kick-Off Show Feb. 28
Coffee + Craft at Sir Walter Coffee Feb. 28
Sir Walter Coffee has two locations in Downtown Raleigh: Both are hosting upcoming events. (Make sure go to the right one.) Coffee + Craft: February Maker's MarketSaturday, February 28, 202610 a.m. to 3 p.m.555 Fayetteville StreetFree Patio pop-up maker's market. … [Read more...] about Coffee + Craft at Sir Walter Coffee Feb. 28
Paperback $1 Pop-Up Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library Feb. 28
Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is holding a Paperback Pop-Up Sale on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They're making room for more books with the sale of hundreds of mass market paperbacks at $1 each. All books are categorized by genre so you can browse your favorite - whether it's romance, … [Read more...] about Paperback $1 Pop-Up Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library Feb. 28
25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
North Carolina Museum of History's 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. The festival takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast for January 31. This … [Read more...] about 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art Feb. 28
Purim Celebrations in the Triangle
Purim is many Jewish kids' favorite holiday. It's got it all -- costumes, pastries, noise, games. Purim commemorates the thwarting of the plans to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. The story is told in the Book of Esther, and dates to the 5th century BC. Read on to learn a little bit about the holiday, the traditions associated with it, and how you can celebrate Purim in the … [Read more...] about Purim Celebrations in the Triangle
UNC Science Expo April 11
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC, celebrate science with our community — as a part of the North Carolina Science Festival. UNC Science Expo takes place Saturday, April 11, 2026. Check back soon for the hours. Last year it was from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo takes place at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E Franklin Street, … [Read more...] about UNC Science Expo April 11
Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
The Tarheel Antiques Festival is a large antique event that takes place April 10 and 11, 2026, at Lloyds Farm, 226 North Lloyd's Dairy Road, Efland, North Carolina. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are $5, with kids ages 12 and under admitted for free. You can also buy a weekend pass for $7. Get free simple antique appraisals with paid … [Read more...] about Tarheel Antiques Festival April 10-11
Wendell Crawl O’Green March 17
Wendell Crawl O-Green is a St. Patrick's Day bar crawl through downtown Wendell. It takes place Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m. Stop at each one and pick up your Crawl O'Green board. Make the required minimum purchase at each location (amounts may vary) and get your board stamped. Turn your board in at your final destination and score a custom Wendell Crawl O'Green prize, while … [Read more...] about Wendell Crawl O’Green March 17
