The Annual Triangle Community Band Festival will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Multiple food trucks will be on site. Admission is free. The concert will feature five regional community bands: Food vendors: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. All bands will play an encore together. … [Read more...] about Triangle Community Band Festival at Durham Central Park June 14
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7
The Beaver Queen Pageant is very popular annual Durham event at Duke Park. Specifically, it will be at Duke Park Meadow, which is at the corner of Englewood Avenue and Acadia Street, 1608 Acadia Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and friendly competition, as people vote for their favorite contestants by donating to Keep Durham Beautiful. The … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 7
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
The best deals at Amazon’s Memorial Day sale, including lots of laptops, air fryers, tablets and Apple Watches
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Amazon's Memorial Day sale, going on now, features up to 35% off items in all categories, including electronics, kitchen, audio, entertainment, outdoor, sports, fashion and more. We're listing a few deals that caught our eye, but you can shop them all here. Most of the deals are "limited time" only, so may or may not be noteworthy (or available) when you see them. All prices (current and … [Read more...] about The best deals at Amazon’s Memorial Day sale, including lots of laptops, air fryers, tablets and Apple Watches
Treat Dad to Father’s Day dine-in and to-go meals in the Triangle, 2025
Celebrate Father's Day with a tasty meal! Father's Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025. We're putting together a list of restaurants in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other parts of the Triangle for Father's Day meals ranging from brunch to dinner. We're including restaurants with a variety of price points. We're including restaurants where you can dine-in, but also restaurants that are offering … [Read more...] about Treat Dad to Father’s Day dine-in and to-go meals in the Triangle, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend events, ceremonies and deals in the Triangle 2025
Memorial Day 2025 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, will feature many events, both to commemorate our fallen military personnel, and to just celebrate the beginning of the summer. Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025, and Memorial Day Weekend starts Friday, May 23. We are freebies and discounts for military personnel as soon as they're announced. Also, please scroll … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend events, ceremonies and deals in the Triangle 2025
Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of summer concert series for 2025 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
Memorial Day Remembrance with Durham County Veteran Services
Durham County Veteran Services is presenting a Memorial Day Remembrance event on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9 a.m., at Administration II Building, 201 E Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. It will take place in Conference Room 126. It's free and open to everyone. The keynote speaker is Durham County Commissioner and Army Veteran Major Stephen J. Valentine. A central part of this year’s … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Remembrance with Durham County Veteran Services
Memorial Day Remembrance at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh
Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S Wilmington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a Memorial Day tribute on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. Gather with family and friends to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our country. They will have flags for families of veterans, bracelets and refreshments. … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Remembrance at Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh
Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — May 26
If you have a sense of adventure and like a bargain, check out Regal's Mystery Movie Monday promotion. On select Mondays at 7 p.m., participating Regal Cinemas are hosting early screenings of movies for $5. You won't know the movie ahead of time. The only information available is the rating and length of the movie. Sometimes they give a little hint, like the genre of the movie. If you’re a … [Read more...] about Regal Cinemas hosts a $5 advance screening on Mystery Movie Monday — May 26
