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
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
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
Raleigh Really Really Free Market July 13
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. No money is exchanged. Raleigh Really Really Free Market takes place the second Sunday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Make sure check the Raleigh Really Really Free Market website for any … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market July 13
Mending Workshop at DSSOLVR July 13 (and more)
Dssolvr Durham, at 630 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, hosts many events. You can find them at dssolvr.com/events/. Make sure to verify that the events are happening in Durham (not Asheville.) Here are a few that are coming up... Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Clothing SwapThe 2nd Sunday of the month, every other month (see below)2 to 4 p.m.Free April … [Read more...] about Mending Workshop at DSSOLVR July 13 (and more)
Weekly Trivia at Crank Arm Brewing Company Raleigh
Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You can find their upcoming events on their Meetup page or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Hammered TriviaThursdays7 to 9 … [Read more...] about Weekly Trivia at Crank Arm Brewing Company Raleigh
Cozy Panda Presents Fall Kickoff Vendor Market at Southern Village Sep. 27
Cozy Panda presents a Fall Kickoff Vendor Market on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Southern Village, 300-498 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about Cozy Panda Presents Fall Kickoff Vendor Market at Southern Village Sep. 27
Fall Consignment Sales in the Triangle in 2025 (starting July 14!)
Save on clothes for fall and winter, 2025, by shopping these consignment and warehouse sales in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding areas. This list is being updated as more information becomes available, so make sure to check back. Are we missing one? Email jody@triangleonthecheap.com with information. Please make sure to include all the information you see in these listings, including a … [Read more...] about Fall Consignment Sales in the Triangle in 2025 (starting July 14!)
Free Produce Giveaway in Durham July 12
The Black Farmers' Market is giving away boxes of fresh veggies grown by farmers from the Black Farmers' Market and from Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. The organization announced this event on Facebook. Please make sure to check the Facebook for updates, in case weather impacts this event. The giveaway takes place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 9 a.m., at Southside Church of … [Read more...] about Free Produce Giveaway in Durham July 12