Little Fentonians Music Day is a fun-filled family day celebrating the joy of music. It takes place Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event features student performances from Bach to Rock Music School, that will inspire and entertain. Kids can also explore a unique … [Read more...] about Music Day for Kids at Fenton August 14
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Book Bonanza for kids at Fenton July 10
Book Bonanza takes place Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Luke from Luke’s Entertainment will perform Pepito & The Trash Cans, a bilingual, musical storytelling experience that teaches Spanish vocabulary through the context of a heartwarming story about resilience and … [Read more...] about Book Bonanza for kids at Fenton July 10
Free Zumba Classes at Parkside Town Commons
Experience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green area near Five Guys. Licensed Zumba instructor Aya Zaghloul will be leading the classes. Sign up here. Events subject to change without notice. By participating in this exercise or exercise … [Read more...] about Free Zumba Classes at Parkside Town Commons
Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Saturdays in May, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is limited patio seating, so please bring your lawn chair. The concerts will be held on The Patio near Subway. Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series … [Read more...] about Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series
Build-a-Bear grand re-opening at Crabtree, with free Mini Bean Plush on May 28
Build-A-Bear Workshop at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh is celebrating the grand reopening of its newly remodeled store on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, starting at 10 a.m. The refreshed space offers an updated experience designed to delight guests of all ages for years to come. At the grand opening event: … [Read more...] about Build-a-Bear grand re-opening at Crabtree, with free Mini Bean Plush on May 28
National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!
Not to be confused with National Cheeseburger Day, National Hamburger Day is on May 28th every year, around Memorial Day. This year it's on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, right after Memorial Day Weekend. We've rounded up a few freebies and deals to help you celebrate! Also, scroll down for our complete list of restaurant deals. Shake Shack All through the month of May Shake Shack is celebrating … [Read more...] about National Hamburger Day May 28 — freebies and deals!
Krispy Kreme: 3 free doughnuts for grads on May 28, plus a chance to win free doughnuts for a year
High School and College Seniors, Krispy Kreme is celebrating you! On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, graduating seniors can receive a FREE Original Glazed three-pack. No purchase is necessary. Participating locations only. You'll need to prove your status as a 2025 graduate in one of these ways: No purchase required! To further celebrate the class, thousands of lucky graduates nationwide … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme: 3 free doughnuts for grads on May 28, plus a chance to win free doughnuts for a year
NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
North Carolina Jerk Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of Jamaican independence and culture. It takes place Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:30 to 8 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festival features: … [Read more...] about NC Jerk Fest at Durham Central Park August 9 — celebrate Jamaican independence
May 28: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Sunrise Sunset for customers who wear flip flops on May 28, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Sunrise Sunset smoothie is made with strawberries, pineapple. mango and orange juice. The offer is available only in the cafe. One per customer. No modifications to the free smoothie are … [Read more...] about May 28: Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle
