Recognizing the need for outdoor gathering spots, the Town of Carrboro is waiving fees for pavilion rentals at public parks through January 31st, 2021. This gives residents a place to safely meet, outdoors. (Aren't we lucky we have mostly mild winters?) The pavilions are located at the following parks: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1200 … [Read more...] about Need a spot for a socially distanced gathering? Carrboro is waiving fees for park pavilions
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Movie Night at Pace Family Farms: Home Alone
Pace Family Farms, at 12701 Buffalo Road, in Clayton, practices sustainable agriculture to bring you strawberries, onions, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, cucumbers, squash, strawberries and more. Pace Family Farms is included in our list of you-pick farms throughout the Triangle. Movie Night at Pace Family Farm Most Fridays in the fall, Pace Family Farm is hosting a movie … [Read more...] about Movie Night at Pace Family Farms: Home Alone
Drive Thru Nativity in Benson
Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 929 Pleasant Hill Church Road, Benson, is hosting a Drive-Thru Nativity from December 16th to 18th, 2020. Benson is in rural Johnston County. The church is just over a half hour drive from Raleigh. It will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night, and is free to attend. The story of Christ will be presented in ten lantern-lit scenes, and will feature live … [Read more...] about Drive Thru Nativity in Benson
Winter Market with Zebulon Farm Fresh Market
Zebulon Farm Fresh Market is holding its first ever two-day Winter Market. It will take place at 116 N Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, on Saturdays, December 5th and 12th, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors include: Bold Bagels Busy Bee's Designs Baxter's Bees Wrenn's Farm Allis Farm MiH Farm My Zen Acres Mythic Brewing Martha's Kitchen Etc., LLC Mama’s … [Read more...] about Winter Market with Zebulon Farm Fresh Market
Free holiday social distancing photo session in Wendell
Omni Realty is hosting free holiday social distancing photo sessions on Saturday, December 19th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The photo sessions will take place at Garman Homes Paper Model Home, Wendell Falls Community, 1921 Cedar Dame Lane, Wendell. You'll need to sign up for a time slot in order to get a photo session. Please consider bringing a non-perishable item for donation to local … [Read more...] about Free holiday social distancing photo session in Wendell
Free photography classes from Nikon (normally $15 to $50)
Maybe this would be a good time to build your photography skills? Nikon is offering its 10 classes, though Nikon School, for free through December 31st, 2020. The classes are normally priced between $15 and $50 each. Some are specifically focused on Nikon equipment, but some would be useful no matter what kind of camera equipment you have. Nikon is releasing a new holiday-centric … [Read more...] about Free photography classes from Nikon (normally $15 to $50)
The Lights of North Hills — nightly light projection show
Each night from December 4th to 11th, 2020, North Hills is presenting The Lights of North Hills. Experience the lights and sounds of the season with a light projection show in The Commons, 4160 Main Street, Raleigh. It will run every 30 minutes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. If you take a picture and share with on social media, tagging @VisitNorthHills, you'll have a chance to win a … [Read more...] about The Lights of North Hills — nightly light projection show
Holiday Market in Wendell
The Town of Wendell is hosting a holiday market on Thursday, December 10th, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will take place on West Campen Street, near N. Main Street. Shop from 15 local vendors for unique holiday gifts! Please follow all health precautions, including wearing a mask and social distancing. … [Read more...] about Holiday Market in Wendell
Steak ‘n Shake: Free fries and half priced milkshakes
For a limited time, Steak 'n Shake is offering FREE fries at any participating location's drive-thru. No purchase is required. Just drive up and ask for fries. In addition, from 2 p.m. to 5 pm. every Monday through Friday, get any shake or drink at half price. Speaking of shakes, two special holiday favorites are back: Egg Nog Shake: a classic hand-dipped milkshake blended … [Read more...] about Steak ‘n Shake: Free fries and half priced milkshakes
Santa Cruise in Zebulon
On Saturday, December 5th, 2020, Santa will be riding around Zebulon in an antique fire truck. Zebulon's Santa Cruise takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. He'll be stopping by the Zebulon Winter Market, at 116 N. Arendell Avenue, around 12 p.m. to visit with shoppers. This is an approximate time when he will be at various places, but you can follow along on Zebulon Parks & Recreation's … [Read more...] about Santa Cruise in Zebulon
