The annual Wake County Smart Start Block Party takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event designed for young children (ages 0-5) and their families. The activities will be geared toward children up to age 5, but there will be some activities for their older siblings as well. Please … [Read more...] about Wake County Smart Start Block Party May 16 — free food, free books, more…
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
The Can Opener, at 205 South Gregson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 10 p .m. This is a free event, featuring live music, face painting and a balloon artist. The balloon artist and face painting will be going on from 12 to 6 p.m. Music Schedule: … [Read more...] about Spring Festival at The Can Opener in Durham May 16
Medieval Night at Ment Beverage Co. May 16 (and more)
Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor and outdoor seating, 24 unique taps, award-winning mead, cider, seltzers, local draft beer, non-alcoholic beverages and more. Free parking is available. Ment Beverage hosts frequent events, which … [Read more...] about Medieval Night at Ment Beverage Co. May 16 (and more)
Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
The annual Common Roots: Festival for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month takes place Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and open to all ages. Enjoy: Check for updates in the Facebook event. What to know Schedule Performances on Center Lawn: … [Read more...] about Common Roots Fest: Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town May Daze Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. They're bringing in 65+ vendors — retro and modern video games and consoles, Pokémon and TCG favorites, Funko, retro tech, Gundam kits, pop culture collectibles, and one of a kind geeky art … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town May Daze Market May 16
Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Wheels on Academy takes place on North Academy Street, in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out the cars of yesteryear, as well as some of today's modern hot rods and exotic cars. Wheels on Academy also features: It's free to attend and free to register your car! Interested in showing your car at Wheels? To be considered for awards, … [Read more...] about Wheels on Academy, including Touch-a-Truck, in Cary May 16
Old Hillsborough Road Market at Bennett Place May 16
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's free to visit the visitor center and nature trails, but there's a small charge for tours. Some events have a small fee as well. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here are a couple of the upcoming events (Visit … [Read more...] about Old Hillsborough Road Market at Bennett Place May 16
Lineup announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE music festival coming to Raleigh October 2 and 3, 2026, with a kickoff party on October 1. It is presented by PNC Bank and produced by PineCone. Raleigh Wide Open is a FREE street festival, with music on multiple stages, food and drink, art vendors, and family fun. Kickoff Celebration October 1 A free kickoff celebration takes place Thursday, October 1, 2026, at … [Read more...] about Lineup announced for Raleigh Wide Open — FREE music festival Oct. 1-3
Big sale on Nugget Pebble Ice Makers (and more)
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Thinking about summer entertaining? Then consider how much better it will be with ice at the ready! Whether you like smooth bullet ice cubes or crunchable nugget pebble ice, there's an ice maker that will make your drinks better. Right now, save 15% on Kismile Ice Makers (on top of any other markdowns they might have.) Just use promo code DS80 when you order! Choose from any ice maker on this … [Read more...] about Big sale on Nugget Pebble Ice Makers (and more)
Save up to 60% on Memorial Day Getaways! (It’s not too late!)
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As you make travel plans, especially if you're planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Right now Whimstay is offering BIG savings on Memorial Day Weekend travel. If you thought it was too late to book a vacation rental, good news! It's not too late, and you'll be rewarded for your procrastination with a better price! Whimstay is a relatively new online travel … [Read more...] about Save up to 60% on Memorial Day Getaways! (It’s not too late!)
