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
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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
Coffee & Connection at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary (and more)
The Williams House Craft Taproom, 210 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up both coffee and beer, as well as cider and hard seltzer. They are hosting many events, which you can find on their website. Upcoming Events Live music: Jared PlaceSaturday, February 7, 20267 to 10 p.m.Free Valentine's Day: Live music and moreSaturday, February 14, 20267 to 10 p.m.Free Live … [Read more...] about Coffee & Connection at The Williams House Craft Taproom in Cary (and more)
Teen Science Cafe at the Museum of Life and Science March 17
The Museum of Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting Teen Science Cafe. Teen Science Cafe is a free event designed just for teens. Connect with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professional, hear about their exciting career, enjoy some free snacks, and dive into a fun, hands-on activity. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your friends for a … [Read more...] about Teen Science Cafe at the Museum of Life and Science March 17
