Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events BarkFest 2026Saturday, April 18, 20261 to 4 p.m.Free to attend + pet-friendly BarkFest supports K9s For Warriors - the nations largest providers of service dogs to veterans with PTSD. Dogs rescued from … [Read more...] about BarkFest 2026 at Compass Rose Brewery, April 18, with a superhero dog costume contest and more
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Got to be NC Festival May 15-17 — music lineup announced
Got to be NC Festival will offer three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style from May 15 to 17, 2026. Got to be NC Festival takes place at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, and is free to attend. Carnival rides and games, food and drinks, and some activities have a cost associated with them. It takes place at North Carolina State … [Read more...] about Got to be NC Festival May 15-17 — music lineup announced
Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This list includes fun things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill this weekend, plus surrounding areas, from Friday to Sunday. (Or Monday if it's a holiday weekend.)This list is updated every single week! You'll find a ton of things to do this … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Studio Maypop, 2001 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its Second Annual planter sale and community plant swap on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free to attend. Bring your extra plants from your home, garden and yard to share. Seeds welcome as well. Invite your friends and neighbors, too! There will be tags to mark your … [Read more...] about Studio Maypop’s 2nd Annual Planter Sale and Community Plant Swap Apr. 11-12
Raleigh Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more…
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Raleigh Underground Market the 2nd Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Midtown Park, North Hills, 4011 Cardinall at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North … [Read more...] about Raleigh Underground Market: Live music, vendors, more…
Jazz Sunday at Incendiary Brewing in Raleigh
Incendiary Brewing, at 612 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, features rotating taps with local favorites. The brewery hosts events throughout the week. You can find them on their website and Facebook page. Keep reading to learn about their upcoming and recurring events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Trivia at the TaproomWednesdays7 p.m.Free First and … [Read more...] about Jazz Sunday at Incendiary Brewing in Raleigh
Free air hockey tournaments on Sundays at Super Rad Retro Lounge, more…
Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, at 106 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 40 classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as air hockey, console games, a photo booth and even claw machines. Read on to learn about some of the events that they host. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar … [Read more...] about Free air hockey tournaments on Sundays at Super Rad Retro Lounge, more…
Raleigh Really Really Free Market Apr. 12
Raleigh Really Really Free Market is a monthly event where people can give away stuff for free and take stuff for free. No money is exchanged. In addition to goods, people might be sharing skills, services or activities. Some past shares have been: Raleigh Really Really Free Market takes place the second Sunday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Eliza Pool Park, 1600 Fayetteville Street, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Really Really Free Market Apr. 12
Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Hours change according to the season.) The cows love visitors! If you'd like to feed the cows, you can bring bananas, carrots, cucumber and celery. … [Read more...] about Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill
Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Library Apr. 10-12
Friends of Chapel Hill Public Library is holding its Big Book Sale from April 10 to 12, 2026. It takes place at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive Chapel Hill, North Carolina. On Sunday, bring your own bag to fill for just $10. The Friends Big Book Sale has thousands of great books and puzzles for all ages at bargain prices. It's never too early to start thinking about Mother's … [Read more...] about Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Library Apr. 10-12
