Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 2016 Broadway Street in Durham, is a 15-barrel craft brewery and tasting room specializing in barrel aged and sour beers as well as other unconventional offerings brewed for the residents of The Bull City and beyond. They host frequent events, which can be found on their Facebook page. Here are a few free events coming up: Saturday, July 29th, 3 p.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Water Balloon contest at Durty Bull Brewing Company
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Where and when to pick blueberries (and blackberries, and more) in the Triangle
Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great summer tradition for kids. Before you head out, make sure to call and check on conditions. Hours can change depending on the weather and how the crop is doing. In fact, no matter what you see about hours on any other lists...still call. These lists cover Chatham, Orange, … [Read more...] about Where and when to pick blueberries (and blackberries, and more) in the Triangle
Free monthly art tour at Duke Medicine Pavilion
On the 4th Wednesday of the month, starting at 2 p.m., you can go on a free guided tour of the art in Duke Medicine Pavilion, 2301 Erwin Road, Durham. (You can go on a self-guided tour anytime.) The tour takes just a half hour. It could be an interesting thing to do if you find yourself in the building for an appointment or for a visit. From Arts & Health at Duke: Since 1978, Arts … [Read more...] about Free monthly art tour at Duke Medicine Pavilion
WineAway Friday at Chatham Hill Winery in Cary: live music, no cover
Chatham Hill Winery, 8245 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, holds WineAway Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. It's free to attend. Purchase wine or beer, cheeses and crackers, or bring your own dish from a local restaurant. There will be live music at each WineAway Friday. Follow the above link to see the musical performer each month. A little bit about … [Read more...] about WineAway Friday at Chatham Hill Winery in Cary: live music, no cover
Foothills Free First Friday at The Pour House in Raleigh
The first Friday of the month there's plenty going on in Raleigh as part of First Friday Raleigh. One of those things is Foothills First Friday, a free music series at The Pour House, 224 South Blount Street in Raleigh. Here's what's on the schedule. Follow the links for details. Friday, June 2nd, 8 p.m.: Foothills Free First Friday featuring Fredfin Wallaby Album Release Party, White Violet … [Read more...] about Foothills Free First Friday at The Pour House in Raleigh
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We hit the pause button on content for Triangle on the Cheap, but we'll be back soon! Sorry for our absence, but we're now working again on creating great content and spreading the word about all the free and inexpensive things there are to do in the Triangle area. Thank you for your patience! … [Read more...] about Stay tuned! We’ll be back soon with more content.
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Attention, college students: Whether you're headed near or far to college this year, you're going to need “stuff.” Join Amazon Student and get FREE two-day shipping for college students. The online shopping mecca is offering its Amazon Student program free for six months, so you can get all of the things that you need (or want) faster and without paying shipping costs. By providing your personal … [Read more...] about College students: Join Amazon Prime for free & save money
Fun Triangle hikes with kids
While collecting our 15 Best Hikes in the Triangle, we noticed several that seemed perfect for families, with a mix of easy hikes, lively scenery, picnicking and playgrounds. That Makes Sense Interpretive Trail, Horton Grove Nature Preserve, Durham. Print out a scavenger hunt list from the website and fill it in as you follow the signs explaining how all animals, including people, use their … [Read more...] about Fun Triangle hikes with kids
WAKE Up and Read’s 8th Annual Book Drive
WAKE Up and Read is a community coalition made up of 30+ organizations working together toward one common goal -- improving childhood literacy in Wake County. One of the ways that WAKE Up and Read encourages childhood literacy is through their Grab, Go & Read book giveaways. This program is for families with children from birth to 5th grade. Simply drive up to the WAKE Up and … [Read more...] about WAKE Up and Read’s 8th Annual Book Drive
