Dairy Queen is celebrating the day before the first day of spring with its annual Free Cone Day! On Thursday, March 19, 2026, DQ is giving every customer a FREE small vanilla cone at participating locations. Mall locations generally do not participate. No purchase required. Plus, DQ Rewards members earn 2x points for purchases on March 19. The free cone is available all day, while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen March 19
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
The Raleigh Uke Jam Apr. 16 — experienced and beginner ukulele players welcome!
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. Please note that there will be no jam on April 2, 2026. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam Apr. 16 — experienced and beginner ukulele players welcome!
Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Mar. 21
Hillside Church, 201 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's holding a food pantry event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a drive-thru pantry. You must be in line by noon to be served, but consider arriving around 11:30 a.m. to avoid long wait times. Please prepare your trunk to receive at least two bags of groceries. ID is NEVER … [Read more...] about Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Mar. 21
FREE Pet Food Giveaway at Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resources Center March 18
Chatham Sheriff's Animal Resources is hosting a FREE pet food giveaway at 725 Renaissance Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 4 to 6, or while supplies last. This event was announced on Facebook. There will be cat and dog food (mostly dry food), along with other items like cat litter, dog gates and additional giveaways from Chewy. All items are "while supplies … [Read more...] about FREE Pet Food Giveaway at Chatham Sheriff’s Animal Resources Center March 18
Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum March 18
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with special needs and their families. Admission is FREE for these events. It's an opportunity for kids to experience Marbles in a calmer, quieter environment. The museum will also be showing a "Lights Up, Sounds Down" movie. Tickets for the movie are not needed. Registered participants may … [Read more...] about Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum March 18
Free performances of Mary Poppins — tickets are free, but required
The Durham North Carolina Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is presenting Marry Poppins from March 13 to 21, 2026. It's free to attend, but tickets are required. The performances take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1050 MLK Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at these dates and times: The tickets are sold out, but there will be a standby … [Read more...] about Free performances of Mary Poppins — tickets are free, but required
Big discounts for concerts: Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, more…
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Don't pay full price for concerts if you don't have to! We're listing discounts for concerts in 2026. We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there's a discount. When you compare prices, make sure to … [Read more...] about Big discounts for concerts: Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, more…
Krispy Kreme: Wear green and get a free doughnut March 16 and 17
Green beer abounds, so why not green doughnuts? Krispy Kreme says yes! Krispy Kreme is offering a special St. Patrick's Day Collection, a dozen doughnuts that include four festive doughnuts, packaged in a St. Patrick's Day themed box. These are the special doughnuts for the holiday: Also, March 16 and 17, 2026, Krispy Kreme is returning its O’riginal Glazed Doughnut – an Original … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: Wear green and get a free doughnut March 16 and 17
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
Morrisville’s Creek Week — learn about activities and volunteer opportunities
Each year, the Town of Morrisville participates in the North Carolina Clean Water Education Partnership's (NC CWEP) Regional Creek Week to raise awareness about the ecological and environmental importance of clean water. Morrisville's Creek Week, from March 14 to 22, 2026, features several community stream cleanups, stormwater drain-marking activities, educational booths at community centers, and … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s Creek Week — learn about activities and volunteer opportunities
