The Town of Morrisville is celebrating Independence Day on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with Red, White & Boom! at Cedar Fork District Park, 228 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, North Carolina. The festival will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and will include live music, inflatables, face painting, food trucks, family-friendly games, and more. A fireworks show will conclude the … [Read more...] about Morrisville’s July 2 Red, White & Boom!
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Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 5
The Town of Archer Lodge, in Johnston County, is hosting their Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will take place at Archer Lodge Community Center, 14009 Buffalo Road, Clayton, North Carolina. This event typically includes inflatables, food trucks, vendors, entertainment, fireworks and more. … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day at Archer Lodge Community Center, including bike parade, fireworks and more July 5
Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in April
The popular low-cost Wednesday night Josh Cellars Jazz Series will take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC, promising a refreshing mid-week break. The shows take place Wednesday evenings from April 1 to April 22, 2026. Parking is free. Gates open at 5:15 p.m. and the music is from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. This is a family-friendly event. Dogs on leashes are also … [Read more...] about Josh Cellars Jazz Series at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in April
Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Book Harvest is an organization that provides children of all ages with free, culturally inclusive books. The organization has a free event coming up... Book Harvest's Summer Block Party takes place Saturday, July 18, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Durham Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free and so is parking. Kids of all ages, from infants to high … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Summer Block Party in Durham July 18 — free books for kids of all ages, plus fun activities
Rolesville Fourth: Fourth of July Fireworks, live music more…
Rolesville is holding their Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Redford Place Park, 121 Redford Place Drive, Rolesville, NC. The celebration includes fireworks, inflatables, live music, yard games, family crafts, food trucks and beer and wine. Rolesville Fourth Schedule … [Read more...] about Rolesville Fourth: Fourth of July Fireworks, live music more…
Tax Season Special: Up to 60% off travel deals
Whimstay is an alternative to Airbnb and VRBO with a specific focus -- last minute deals. It offers hefty discounts on stays within 30 days. These are homes that are also listed on Airbnb and/or VRBO, but they're less expensive on Whimstay. Whimstay has a "Tax Season" special going on right now. Save up to 60% on vacation rentals at trending destinations, beach spots, mountain cabins and more. … [Read more...] about Tax Season Special: Up to 60% off travel deals
420 Day Events and Deals
420 Day is an unofficial day on April 20 celebrating cannabis culture. Here in North Carolina, the legality is a complicated issue, but there are many products that are available legally. We have no comments here about the legality or safety of any products. But, as you might imagine, here on Triangle on the Cheap we do have a list of events and deals to celebrate 420 day on or around April 20, … [Read more...] about 420 Day Events and Deals
Chipotle: Wear a hockey jersey for a buy one, get one free deal April 20
Chipotle is celebrating the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a Hockey BOGO deal! Wear your favorite hockey team’s jersey to Chipotle on April 20, 2026, and score a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée at participating locations, including burritos, bowls, salads or tacos — dine-in only. (Kids' meals do not count as an entrée purchase.) The offer is available from 3 p.m. to closing. The offer … [Read more...] about Chipotle: Wear a hockey jersey for a buy one, get one free deal April 20
Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
Join Durham County Library in the community celebration of Library Fest. Taking place April 20 to 25, 2026, Library Fest will showcase the many diverse ways the library can be a part of your life. This year, the focus of Library Fest is "The Stories that Built U.S." Programs take place at a variety of venues. Library Fest Events The week-long celebration includes a variety of programs, … [Read more...] about Library Fest with Durham County Library — “The Stories That Built U.S.” April 20-25
Spring Plant Swap at Durham Main Library May 2
Durham County Library is hosting a Spring Plant Swap on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., in the MakerLab at the Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration helps the library with planning. Bring your saplings, shrubs, bulbs, houseplant cuttings, flowers, and seeds to swap and share! Check out the Digging Durham Seed Library resources and seeds! … [Read more...] about Spring Plant Swap at Durham Main Library May 2
