Cary Night Market is being held one Friday a month, from March to December, 2026, except for July. Each of these markets are at Downtown Cary Park, 319 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop from 45 to 50 vendors at each event, including artisans, food trucks and more. Some of the markets have special seasonal themes and might include additional activities. Cary Night … [Read more...] about Cary Night Market at Downtown Cary Park Oct. 16
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
For Friday’s Sake at For Garden’s Sake
For Garden's Sake Garden Center and Landscaping, 9197 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina, is a full-service landscaping company and family friendly garden center on a 20-acre site at the intersection of Chatham, Durham and Wake Counties. You can shop for plants and also learn how For Garden's Sake can help with your landscaping. For Garden's Sake hosts many events, often free. Check their … [Read more...] about For Friday’s Sake at For Garden’s Sake
Fright Night with Durham Parks & Rec Oct. 16
Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting some Halloween events in 2026. Make sure to follow the links below for all details. Neither of these two events require registration. Both events are free. Fright Night Fright Night is at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. This event features carnival games, costume parades, a … [Read more...] about Fright Night with Durham Parks & Rec Oct. 16
Liberty Arts: Two art exhibitions on Oct. 16
Liberty Arts is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are especially known for their work in iron. Each year they hold a public iron pour in Durham Central Park. In addition they host many community events. … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts: Two art exhibitions on Oct. 16
Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 14: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O’Kelly Chapel Road in Cary, is welcoming the season with Sparkle Night on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Rain date is November 15. This event is the start of the Parkside Town Commons holiday season. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons in Cary Nov 14: train rides, Santa, snow, more…
Third Friday Durham Art Walk Oct. 16
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk Oct. 16
Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park Nov. 21: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a concert series, Live & Local! Live & Local highlights local talent and creativity and will be free to enjoy. These music and dance concerts will take place at the park's Great Lawn Pavilion. Bring your own chairs and blankets. The event is suitable for all ages You can bring your own food into the park. Live … [Read more...] about Live & Local at Downtown Cary Park Nov. 21: Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra and Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble
Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Chocolate Making Class Nov. 18
Grace Lutheran Church, 824 N Buchanan Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting their Wednesday at One program on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Enjoy a free lunch at 12:30 p.m., and then, at 1 p.m., try a chocolate making class. The whole family is welcome. It's all FREE to attend. Please register here so that Grace Lutheran Church can make sure they have enough food and … [Read more...] about Wednesdays at One at Grace Lutheran Church: Free Lunch and Chocolate Making Class Nov. 18
Raleigh Retro Gamers
Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers
Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade Dec. 6
The annual Light up the Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., in Downtown Hillsborough. The theme is "Classic Holiday Stories." The Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce will host the Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 6, 2026, beginning at 4:00 pm. Downtown Hillsborough will welcome thousands of … [Read more...] about Light Up The Night Hillsborough Holiday Parade Dec. 6
