Lowe's Kids' Workshops and The Home Depot Kids' Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building skills, as well as safety. Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshop Lowe's DIY-U Kids' Workshops take place once a month. Registration is required. When you register you'll sign … [Read more...] about Kids can make a toy holiday engine at Lowe’s Nov. 14 (registration required)
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
“The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws” talk on Nov. 14
Wake Audubon hosts programs, open to the public, often free, throughout the year. You can see all the events on Wake Audubon's calendar. One upcoming event is a talk, The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m., at SECU Daily Planet Theater, Nature Research Center, 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no RSVP … [Read more...] about “The Comeback of Blue-Throated Macaws” talk on Nov. 14
Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 10th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to watch this, and it's amazing. Please consider making a donation. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 10th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park Nov 14
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…
Durham Pottery Tour Nov. 14-15
The 2026 Durham Pottery Tour takes place November 14 and 15, 2026, at 30 pottery studios throughout Durham County. All the studios are free to visit and will have pottery available for purchase. Meet the artists, ask questions, and see the wide range of work that can be created from clay. Find a list of all the participating potters here. Durham Pottery Tour Map … [Read more...] about Durham Pottery Tour Nov. 14-15
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. This is a small museum but it has hundreds of … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Veterans and Active-Duty Military get FREE tickets to Universoul Circus in Raleigh
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Universoul Circus is making its final stop of 2026 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. It will be there from November 12 to December 6, 2026. Buy tickets. From flying motorcycles and fire-breathing stilt walkers to soaring aerialists, elite roller skaters, hilarious clowns and audience dance parties, WE ALL BELONG features an … [Read more...] about Veterans and Active-Duty Military get FREE tickets to Universoul Circus in Raleigh
Big Trucks, Bright Future: Touch-a-Truck in Chapel Hill Nov. 15
The Chamber Leadership Chapel Hill-Carrboro is hosting Big Trucks, Bright Futures, a FREE Touch-a-Truck event. It takes place Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Chapel Hill High School, 9217 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Donations will be accepted to raise money for Camp Ignite and the Chamber of Commerce Leadership scholarship fund. Kids can get up close with … [Read more...] about Big Trucks, Bright Future: Touch-a-Truck in Chapel Hill Nov. 15
Free American Mahjong open play at Hops & Flower in Durham on Sundays
Meet up to play Amerian Mahjong every Sunday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Hops & Flower, 2014 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina. The free open-play afternoons are currently scheduled for every Sunday through mid-2027. Here's the Facebook event. Make sure to check to see if there are any changes. Attendees must be able to play mahjong unassisted. Please bring your 2026 card and a set … [Read more...] about Free American Mahjong open play at Hops & Flower in Durham on Sundays
