PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, presenting, and promoting all forms of traditional music, dance and other folk performing arts. The organization is the force behind a lot of the music throughout the Triangle. PineCone hosts jam sessions each month. You can find these sessions, along with more of their events, on their calendar. Here's … [Read more...] about PineCone Old-Time Music Jam on Nov. 12, and more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: $12 12-pack Nov. 12
Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro, NC, is at 120 Lowes Drive #100. Visit their Facebook page or website calendar for a full list. Upcoming Events Free Live Music (Saturdays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.): Last updated 10/11/2026. Events are subject to change. Double-check Carolina Brewery's live music schedule on their website calendar. Recurring Events Wake Up WednesdayEvery third Wednesday of … [Read more...] about Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro: $12 12-pack Nov. 12
Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Wake Forest Guild of Artists Fall Studio Tour Nov. 14
Wake Forest Guild of Artists is hosting its Fall Studio Tour on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit 14 artists in six studios in Wake Forest and Youngsville, North Carolina. It's free to participate. Choose your own route and stops! Art will be available for purchase. Perfect for holiday shopping! … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Guild of Artists Fall Studio Tour Nov. 14
Retro Video Game Expo Nov. 14 and 15
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Retro Video Game Expo to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 14 and 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. Some activities have a fee. Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds … [Read more...] about Retro Video Game Expo Nov. 14 and 15
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, opens for extended hours, 5 to 9 p.m., on the 2nd Friday of every month. Stroll through the galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21,000 works of art, browse the Museum Store, and sketch in the galleries using art supplies from the lobby’s art … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours
Apex Underground Market Nov. 14: live music, vendors, more…
The MAKRS Society presents Apex Underground Market one Saturday a month from March to December, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. In general they take place the second Saturday of the month, but in May the market is on the first Saturday of the month. These events are free to attend. They feature 30+ local vendors, live bands, food … [Read more...] about Apex Underground Market Nov. 14: live music, vendors, more…
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Mt. Moriah Community Church Nov. 14
Wake County Sheriff's Office and Mt. Moriah Community Church are partnering to distribute turkeys and non-perishable food to the community before Thanksgiving. This event was announced on Facebook. The giveaway will take place at Mt. Moriah Community Church, 1500 Garner Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. No registration is required. First-come, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Mt. Moriah Community Church Nov. 14
Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Nov. 15
The Hillsborough Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like: a market where everything is free. It's scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of every month from March to October in 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Gold Park, 415 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina: Please check the Eventbrite page for any updates to these dates. You might also find updates and more events of interest at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Really Really Free Market Nov. 15
Fool’s Faire 2026 Renaissance Festival at Steel String Pluck Farm, Nov. 14
Steel String Brewery Pluck Farm is located at 6901 NC-54 West, Mebane, North Carolina. Enjoy the natural setting of the native plant gardens, seasonal blooms, and a 22-hole disc golf course. Events for both the Pluck Farm and Carrboro locations can be found on Steel String's Facebook page. Find events for the Carrboro location here. Read on for events at Steel String Pluck Farm. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Fool’s Faire 2026 Renaissance Festival at Steel String Pluck Farm, Nov. 14
