North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) Also, please take … [Read more...] about Nature Tales for Children at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings on Monday for dine-in
Durham Beer Garden, at 812 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a beer garden, bottle shop and event space with an on-site food truck. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and a wide variety of beer, wine, and more. You can find their events listed on Facebook. They're also on Instagram. Upcoming Events OktoberfestSaturday, September 20, 202512 p.m. to 1 a.m.Free Family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings on Monday for dine-in
Holy Trinity Concert Series in Raleigh — Kurt Tseng, NC Symphony Violist Sept. 8
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE concert series. Holy Trinity Concert Series take place on four dates in fall of 2025. You can find the events listed on Holy Trinity's event calendar. Admission and parking is free. Holy Trinity Concert Series NC Symphony Violist Kurt TsengMonday, September 8, 20257 p.m.Facebook event NC … [Read more...] about Holy Trinity Concert Series in Raleigh — Kurt Tseng, NC Symphony Violist Sept. 8
Weekly comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Flying Saucer, 328 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers over 300 beers, including 81 draughts and over 200 in bottles. They're always changing. Flying Saucer also offers food, including sandwiches, sandwiches, soup, pizza, snacks and more. In addition, Flying Saucer offers entertainment. Find their schedule on their Facebook page or website. Here are a couple of recurring … [Read more...] about Weekly comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham Sept. 8, and more…
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, teas, lemonades, kombuchas and more. Dogs are welcome. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Please make sure to check Moon Dog's … [Read more...] about Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham Sept. 8, and more…
Wine & Wiener Wednesday at Pour Taproom in Durham Sept. 10 — Drum circle, half-priced wine, and hot dogs for purchase
Pour Taproom, 202 N. Corcoran Street, Durham, NC, is a self-pour facility. It features over 60 taps of beer to choose from. Pour Taproom also hosts some events. Check their Facebook page for announcements. Upcoming Events Wine and Wiener Wednesday -- Drum CircleWednesday, September 10, 20256 to 10 p.m.Free (pay for food and drink) Wine and cider are half-priced. There will be a hot dog … [Read more...] about Wine & Wiener Wednesday at Pour Taproom in Durham Sept. 10 — Drum circle, half-priced wine, and hot dogs for purchase
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will be working on JB Duke Hotel's lobby, creating a masterpiece in real time. Six different artists will rotate through the series, appearing twice. The artists will work in a variety of media. This is … [Read more...] about Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
Storytime on the Roof of the Durham Hotel Sept. 10, and more…
The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, hosts events on its rooftop that are free for all, even if you're not staying at hotel. The hotel also features a coffee bar inside. You can see the upcoming events on their event page and Facebook page. Upcoming Events in 2025 Live Music: Alli J7:30 to 9 p.m. (Dates below)Free Jazz on the Roof with Al Strong and … [Read more...] about Storytime on the Roof of the Durham Hotel Sept. 10, and more…
Poetry at the Plant at Fair Game Beverage Sept. 10, more…
Fair Game Beverage Company, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is one of the businesses at The Plant. This Chatham County distillery and winery features North Carolina grown and produced wine and spirits. Fair Game regularly hosts events, and many of them are free. You can find them on Fair Game's Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon Recurring Events Irish … [Read more...] about Poetry at the Plant at Fair Game Beverage Sept. 10, more…
Summer Vibes Music Series: EG Peters Band Sept. 10
The Town of Cary is presenting Summer Vibes Music Series in September, 2025, rescheduled from summer dates. These free events features live music, food and drink. The events are appropriate for all ages. EG Peters Band -- tropical tunesWednesday, September 10, 20256 to 8 p.m.Jack Smith Park9725 Penny Road, Raleigh, NCFree Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon -- Bluegrass and countryWednesday, … [Read more...] about Summer Vibes Music Series: EG Peters Band Sept. 10
