The Town of Apex and American Legion Post 124 are hosting Apex Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event takes place on the Apex Town Hall campus, 73 Hunter Street, Apex, NC. The event includes: There's no admission charge. Pay for food and drink. Several breweries will be at the event. … [Read more...] about Apex Oktoberfest on October 11
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park
AIA Triangle is presenting Triangle Barkitecture, a one-of-a-kind design competition that has architects, designers, students and creative minds creating unique, pet-inspired architecture. The final creations will be auctioned off to support local animals in need. Beneficiaries are Hope Animal Rescue, Mia’s Mafia, and Perfectly Imperfect Pups. You can see the amazing structures on … [Read more...] about Triangle Barkitecture — pet architecture and design competition at Downtown Cary Park
Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
The annual Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow will be held at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh. It's open to the public and free to attend. Celebrate the legacy and culture of indigenous communities in North Carolina. This will be a day of competition dancing, music … [Read more...] about Dix Park Inter-Tribal Powwow October 11
Lunch for the Brave — free lunch for veterans in Cary (registration required)
The Town of Cary is honoring veterans with Lunch for the Brave. The event will include a free catered lunch for veterans and a presentation. It takes place Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC. Register by calling Cary Senior Center at 919-469-4081. Please note: space is limited and each person must register. You … [Read more...] about Lunch for the Brave — free lunch for veterans in Cary (registration required)
Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Duke University is hosting a Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Order of events: … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony at Duke Chapel Nov. 11
Winner announced for admission and ride tickets N.C. State Fair!
Update! The winner of the 2nd and final contest for 8 admission and 16 ride tickets to the N.C. State Fair is Heather Vin***t. (Name obscured for privacy. The N.C. State Fair takes place October 16 to 26, 2025, and is the highlight of the year for many North Carolinians. Want to win free N.C. State Fair admission and ride tickets? We've got several to give away, and it's easy to … [Read more...] about Winner announced for admission and ride tickets N.C. State Fair!
6 Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Diwali is India's most important festival of the year. It's celebrated in October or November. The "Festival of Lights" celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Some components of Diwali celebrations are food, colored sand, special candles and lamps, music, dancing, and fireworks. There are several Diwali celebrations in the Triangle -- including in Cary, Wake Forest, Raleigh and … [Read more...] about 6 Diwali Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Living History in the Park at Moore Square Oct. 10
The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Fall Into History takes place Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend, and no registration is required. (Please note that this is a change of … [Read more...] about Living History in the Park at Moore Square Oct. 10
TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel’s Coffee Bar on Oct. 10
The Coffee Bar at The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting TGIF: Fear Street on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a costume party for adults, and includes: There's no cover charge. Just pay for your food and drinks. … [Read more...] about TGIF: Fear Street at The Durham Hotel’s Coffee Bar on Oct. 10
Hargraves Fall Carnival in Chapel Hill on Oct 10
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting Hargraves Fall Carnival on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. It takes place at Hargraves Community Center, 216 N Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is a free event, and no registration is required. It will feature games, entertainment and more fun, but will skip the ghouls, goblins and gore. The event is geared toward kids … [Read more...] about Hargraves Fall Carnival in Chapel Hill on Oct 10
