PeakFest returns to Apex on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please note that this year it's at Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. New parking spaces recently added in the downtown Saunders Lot and Moore Street lot are a short walk away from Town Hall. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. … [Read more...] about PeakFest at new location in Apex in 2026
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Carrboro Day, Earth Day and Open Streets April 19
Carrboro, North Carolina, will celebrate Earth Day, Carrboro Day, and Open Streets on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. This combined celebration will bring people together for an afternoon of eco-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Enjoy a car-free Weaver Street as downtown Carrboro transforms into vibrant spaces for cycling, walking, and exploring green initiatives. The idea of … [Read more...] about Carrboro Day, Earth Day and Open Streets April 19
Lunar New Year Celebration at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (registration required)
Orange County Department on Aging is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration at Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It's free but registration is required. Register by Friday, February 6, 2026, by calling 919-968-2070. This event was announced on Facebook. The celebration features: … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Celebration at Seymour Center in Chapel Hill (registration required)
February in the Triangle — the top things to do in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
There's lots of fun packed into the 28 days of February, 2026! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do this February in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle. We are highlighting several major events (or groups of events) this month. After the highlights, check out the full calendar of February events. Of course, we focus on the "free and cheap" here, … [Read more...] about February in the Triangle — the top things to do in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
Wendy’s: $3 key tag gets free Jr. Frosty throughout 2026
Want to get FREE Jr. Frostys at Wendy's throughout 2026? If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to snag one of the chain’s popular key tags. Purchase a 2026 Frosty Key Tag for just $3 and enjoy a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase every time you visit Wendy’s — through December 31, 2026. All you have to do is flash your key tag at checkout … [Read more...] about Wendy’s: $3 key tag gets free Jr. Frosty throughout 2026
Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 20266 to 8 p.m.Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, NCAcademy PavilionFree (Registration required) Chef Amelia Irene will demonstrate how to bring nostalgia to … [Read more...] about Black History Month events at Downtown Cary Park
Free concert with Pianist and Composer Mikael Darmanie at Cary Arts Center Feb. 6
Cary Apex Piano Teacher's Association is hosting a piano recital by Mikael Darmanie, a pianist and composer. This is a free event that takes place Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. Pianist Mikael Darmanie has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Russia, and the Caribbean in appearances at The Weill Institute at … [Read more...] about Free concert with Pianist and Composer Mikael Darmanie at Cary Arts Center Feb. 6
National Frozen Yogurt Day deals Feb 6
Friday, February 6th, 2026, is National Frozen Yogurt Day. Read on to learn about some of the special deals to satisfy your sweet tooth. Menchie's Menchie's: Menchie's is offering Buy One, Get One Free frozen yogurt, with toppings, on Friday, February 6, 2026. Valid at participating locations all day. The complimentary cup must be of equal or lesser value. Plus, mySmileage rewards members … [Read more...] about National Frozen Yogurt Day deals Feb 6
Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Feb. 6
Once a month, N.C. Museum of Natural sciences holds a free event for teens, Teen Science Café. These events usually take place the first Friday of the month (with a couple of exceptions; see below) during the school year, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Daily Planet Cafe, the coffee shop within the Nature Research Center, at 121 W Jones Street, Raleigh. Each cafe will includes a science … [Read more...] about Teen Science Café at Daily Planet Cafe Feb. 6
Liberation Listening Session with Education Justice Alliance Feb. 7
Liberation Listening Session is a free event on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Education Justice Alliance Hub, 202 N Tarboro street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Listen to music that tells our stories and moves our souls. Celebrate the soundtrack of generations! Join us as we honor the powerful legacy of Black music with a listening session. We will start with the rhythms of … [Read more...] about Liberation Listening Session with Education Justice Alliance Feb. 7
