Silver Screen & Starry Skies: Apollo 13 is a free event at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion, 5235 N Roxboro Road, Durham, North Carolina, on April 24, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. Although it's free, registration is required. Bring your blankets, chairs, and friends as we gather under the night sky to watch the film Apollo 13 (1995). This film dramatizes the true story of the 1970 … [Read more...] about Film and skywatching at West Point Environmental Education Pavilion April 24
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
National Margarita Day deals in the Triangle – Feb. 22
National Margarita Day is Sunday, February 22, 2026. Every year we list the margarita specials throughout the region. Unless otherwise specified, these deals are for February 22. We love adding deals from local businesses, so please send them along to info@triangleonthecheap.com. National Margarita Day Deals in the Triangle for 2026 Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Bad Daddy's Burger Bar: … [Read more...] about National Margarita Day deals in the Triangle – Feb. 22
Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
The JC Raulston Arboretum, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, is hosting Raulston Blooms on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Raulston Blooms is a garden festival for people of all ages. It features garden and nature activities, plant sales, outdoor fun, and more. Tickets are only $5, or $10 per family. Admission is free for garden members and for college students. Proceeds benefit … [Read more...] about Raulston Blooms — Garden Festival April 25, including 24th Annual Birdhouse Competition
Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly at UNC’s Friday Center Feb. 22
Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly is a FREE event on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., at William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This event is in honor of Black History Month and is suggested for ages 10+. It's free, but registration is required. In this compelling and interactive Black History Month presentation, … [Read more...] about Indivisible – A One-Man Performance by Dr. Sonny Kelly at UNC’s Friday Center Feb. 22
Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
In celebration of Black History Month, Weaver Street Market is collaborating with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for the 3rd year to share the stories of Chapel Hill and Carrboro’s Black history. Living History From the Rock Wall takes place Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Weaver Street Market Carrboro Lawn, 101 E Weaver Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. This is a free … [Read more...] about Living History From the Rock Wall: Black History Month event at Weaver Street Market Carrboro
Living in Color: Art Exhibit at Dix Park
Living in Color is an art exhibit at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, that showcases visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. It's a curated Black History Month artist exhibition, in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival. It will be on exhibit from February 1 to February 28, 2026, and is free to visit. Look for updates on … [Read more...] about Living in Color: Art Exhibit at Dix Park
Free concert by The Four Seasons in Carrboro Feb. 22
The Town of Carrboro has some events planned for Black History Month in the month of February, 2026. All are either free or very low-priced and there are events for all ages. These events take place at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, unless otherwise specified. You can see all of Carrboro's Black History Month events here. Make sure to follow that … [Read more...] about Free concert by The Four Seasons in Carrboro Feb. 22
Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
Black History Trolley Tour Celebrate Raleigh's Black history on special trolley tours highlighting the downtown area's African American heritage. The tours take place Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $15. The tours begin at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC, and travel to Oberlin, where passengers will … [Read more...] about Black History Trolley Tour Feb. 21 and 22
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 5 monthly markets where you can shop for free
A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer free … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 5 monthly markets where you can shop for free
Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make sure to follow each link to register. Events at Cary Arts Center A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip ShearinSaturday, February 14, 20267 p.m.Cary Arts Center101 Dry Avenue, … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
