Celebrate Pollinator Week at An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden, 2600 Evans Road, Apex, North Carolina. This free event takes place Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This free event features: … [Read more...] about An Evening in the Garden at Apex Nature Park Pollinator Garden June 26
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Mug Swap at Morning Times June 26
Morning Times, at 10 E Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a cafe in Downtown Raleigh that also is home to an art gallery. It frequently hosts events. You can find t hem on Morning Times' Facebook page. Here is one upcoming event: Mug SwapThursday, June 26, 20256 to 8 p.m.Free Want to shake up your mug game? Bring mugs you want to get rid of and swap for someone else's mug! There … [Read more...] about Mug Swap at Morning Times June 26
Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park on Thursdays
Live music is returning to North Hills. Midtown Beach Music Series is a concert series that will take place at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The concert series features beach music, Motown, oldies R&B and more. The concerts will be on Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., from April 10 to June 26, 2025. Tickets are $6.15 (including ticket fees.) Purchase … [Read more...] about Midtown Beach Music Series at Midtown Park on Thursdays
Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Stonebrook July 12
Wendell Falls, 320 Vintage Point Lane, Wendell, NC, is presenting Farmhouse Jams, a free concert on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Stonebrook will be performing. Please bring your own chair. Farmhouse Café and food trucks (Tombachi, The Flat Drum & The Peach Cobbler Factory) will be serving up tasty eats, or grab a bite beforehand at one of the Treelight Square … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Jams in Wendell Falls — free concert with Stonebrook July 12
Evelyn’s Book Club — honoring Evelyn Pope’s legacy
Evelyn's Book Club aims to honor Evelyn Pope's legacy by reading books. Evelyn B. Pope was born on August 17th, 1908, to Delia Pope and Dr. Manassa Pope. Evelyn was an avid reader whose favorite authors included Shakespeare, James Baldwin, and Richard Wright. Pope graduated from Shaw University, Hampton University, and Columbia University with her master's in library science. After working in … [Read more...] about Evelyn’s Book Club — honoring Evelyn Pope’s legacy
Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Wake Forest Price is holding the 2nd Wake Forest Pride Fest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Downtown Wake Forest, East Owen Avenue and Brooks Street. This is a free, family-friendly event with live music, food trucks, a kid zone and more. Although the main festival is in October, Wake Forest Pride does have several events planned for Pride Month (June, 2025.) You … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Pride Events: Sound Bath and Pride Family Picnic
Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, on the Duke University campus, is hosting a summer outdoor movie series. The series celebrates the college experience with heartwarming films about determinatoin, humor and unforgettable friendships. The events take place at 8 p.m. every Wednesday in June, 2025 on Terrace on the Green. 3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, North Carolina. The films are free and open … [Read more...] about Flashback Flicks: free outdoor movies at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Pauli Murray Center: Walk-in Wednesdays in June
Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, at 906 Carroll Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Walk-In Wednesdays every Wednesday in June, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Whether you're looking for a welcoming space to co-work, would like to explore the free self-guided tours, or simply relax and connect, this is your spot. Stop by and visit the Pauli Murray Center for … [Read more...] about Pauli Murray Center: Walk-in Wednesdays in June
Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
As Sarah P. Duke Gardens undergo renovations, Duke Arts is hosting Music Near the Gardens, a special edition of the long-running summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. Music Near the Gardens: The Pinhook Edition is curated by Kym Register, owner of The Pinhook, and is hosted by local artist and performer Stormie Daie. It will take place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday from May 28 through … [Read more...] about Music Near the Gardens — free outdoor concerts on Duke’s East Campus, plus free after parties at The Pinhook
24 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2025
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Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2025. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might add it! Also, make sure to check out list of summer camps in the … [Read more...] about 24 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2025
