Townsend Bertram & Company is an outdoor provision company at 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. You can do a lot more there besides shopping for hiking boots and backpacks. They also host yoga classes, hikes, films, and more. Here's one upcoming event: First Saturday Community Hike First Saturday of the month, scheduled from February 1st to December 5th, 2020 12:30 p.m. in … [Read more...] about First Saturday Community Hike with Townsend Bertram & Company
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
UPDATE: The Lightup Festival has been canceled. Here's the statement from the organizer: The Chinese New Year Celebration in Raleigh has also been canceled. The Chinese School at Chapel Hill is presenting Lightup Festival on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 140 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. Celebrate the Year of the Rat at this free event. The Lightup … [Read more...] about Lightup Festival in Chapel Hill has been canceled
Save $25 on your catering order with Amante Gourmet Pizza (Chapel Hill) for your Super Bowl party (or any time!)
Amante Gourmet Pizza, at 6209 Falconbridge Road, Chapel Hill, would love to help you make Super Bowl Sunday, or any day, more special…and help you save a few bucks too. With any catering order of $100 (for first time catering customers) save $25 or get a free cookie platter. Amante’s catering menu includes pasta trays, sub platters, salad trays, entrées like rosemary lemon … [Read more...] about Save $25 on your catering order with Amante Gourmet Pizza (Chapel Hill) for your Super Bowl party (or any time!)
Your guide to goats in the Triangle: 7 places to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them, and more
Some of us can't get enough of goats. The good news for us is that there are many opportunities to spend time with goats in the Triangle. You probably know that you can do yoga with goats, but did you know that you can go on a hayride with a goat, listen to a concert with a goat or watch a movie with goats? Here are some places in the Triangle to get your goat fix. Visit the farms' websites and … [Read more...] about Your guide to goats in the Triangle: 7 places to meet them, do yoga with them, go on a hayride with them, and more
Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Barley Labs
Barley Labs is a dog-focused taproom, bottle and gift shop at 4015 University Drive, Durham. It has 16 beers on draft, bottled beer and growler fills to go, and a small selection of wine and cider. For the dogs, Barley Labs features all natural beer-grain dog treats made with recycled spent grain from Fullsteam Brewery. There are dog toys and beds for your dog to enjoy, as well … [Read more...] about Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Barley Labs
Live music at Saints & Scholars Pub in North Raleigh: Peak City Band
Saints & Scholars, at 909 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, brings food, beer, spirits, and live music to North Raleigh. There's no cover for the live music, but tips are appreciated. You can find their music schedule on their Facebook page. Here are a few upcoming events: Friday, January 24th, 2020, 9 p.m.: Peak City Band Saturday, January 25th, 2020, 9 p.m.: Major Vice Friday, … [Read more...] about Live music at Saints & Scholars Pub in North Raleigh: Peak City Band
Free nature program for children at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh
William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, features an extensive network of trails hikers, runners, equestrians and bicyclists, as well as lakes for fishing and boating, and facilities for camping and picnicking. The park has two entrances: Activities for both adults and kids are regularly scheduled at the park. Most are free but some require pre-registration. Make … [Read more...] about Free nature program for children at William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh
Canceled: Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt at Dix Park
Why should kids have all the fun? Update: this event has been canceled. Dorothea Dix Park, at 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th, 2020, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It's free but you need to register. This was a very popular event last year and tickets are limited. It's for people age 21+. Here's what's going on: 30,000+ eggs … [Read more...] about Canceled: Spring Fling Adult Egg Hunt at Dix Park
Two ways to get free chicken
Some chicken restaurants are fighting to give you free chicken. (Note: Maybe Zaxby's too? There was something on Twitter, but we need to see something official...) Here's what's going on: Popeyes Popeyes is now on DoorDash in 1,000 locations. To celebrate, from January 13th to January 19th, 2020, customers who order $20 or more of Popeyes food through DoorDash will receive a free Chicken … [Read more...] about Two ways to get free chicken
2020 Durham City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Program
Durham County Government and the City of Durham will co-host the 2020 City-County MLK Observance Program in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, at noon. The program is free and open to the public. It takes place at First Presbyterian Church, 305 E Main Street, Durham. Made in Durham Executive Director, Casey Steinbacher, will be the keynote … [Read more...] about 2020 Durham City-County Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Program