Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly hosts free wine tastings and other events. If you attend, please do not park in the spots in front of Bayleaf Vet Clinic. Extra parking is available at the little white church just … [Read more...] about Taylor’s Wine Shop is celebrating its 46th anniversary with FREE hot dogs May 20
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Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, will once again host Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday from April 1 to October 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the music starting at 6 p.m. This is the 10th year for Wine Down Wednesday and it's a favorite tradition in Chapel Hill. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great weather and live music at this open social. This is a … [Read more...] about Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: live music and wine specials
Spring Bicycle Swap at The Common Market Durham May 31
The Common Market Durham, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Bicycle Swap on Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This event was announced on Facebook. This is a community organized event to bring bicycle enthusiasts together to buy, sell, trade, or donate their used, but still useful bicycles, bicycle parts, accessories, and clothing. Anyone is welcome to … [Read more...] about Spring Bicycle Swap at The Common Market Durham May 31
10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting May 21, and more
10th & Terrace is a rooftop lounge at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Its menu features shareable plates, desserts, wine, beer and cocktails. 10th & Terrace offers some events, which you can find on the happenings page of their website or their Facebook page. Free Wine Tasting on the RooftopThursday, May 21, 20265 to 7 p.m.Free Enjoy a … [Read more...] about 10th & Terrace Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh: Free wine tasting May 21, and more
National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!
Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day (or just National Burger Day) is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. That's not to say you can't put cheese on your hamburger. This year it's on Thursday, May 28, 2026, right after Memorial Day Weekend. We've rounded up a few freebies and deals to help you celebrate! We'll be adding more soon.Also, scroll down … [Read more...] about National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!
Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It takes place every Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North Carolina 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Visit the Durham Beer and Banjos Facebook page to see which band is playing this wee. More upcoming music in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Durham Beer and Banjos at Old Mill Farm on Thursdays
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will be … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers and … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to enslaved people, and freedom is still a … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2026
Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on May 23
Raleigh Music Collective is bringing an Instrument Petting Zoo to Gibson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park on May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gibson Play Plaza is at 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy an interactive, participatory music experience designed for all ages. This hands-on “instrument petting zoo” invites community members to explore, try … [Read more...] about Instrument Petting Zoo at Dix Park on May 23
