Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. It's free to attend. You might also be interested in this huge list of upcoming art, artisan and vintage markets in the Triangle! This festival will feature 170+ local artists and also serves as an Earth Day … [Read more...] about Cary’s Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 25
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Live Music at Fortnight Brewing in Wake Forest, and more
Fortnight Brewing Wake Forest, at 1894 S Franklin Street, Wake Forest, offers a 24-tap system, as well as three Cask engines with ales and stouts served in the traditional English way. Fortnight also features a wine menu, non-alcoholic drinks, wine slushies, and Kombusha. At the Wake Forest location, there are five large-screen TVs in the pub and a large covered outdoor seating area. You can … [Read more...] about Free Live Music at Fortnight Brewing in Wake Forest, and more
Winter Tasting Fair at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Feb. 1
Weaver Street Market Raleigh, at 404 W Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a Winter Tasting Market on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Enjoy an evening of delicious tastings. Visit with vendors, try seasonal Weaver-made items and spin the wheel to win great prizes. … [Read more...] about Winter Tasting Fair at Weaver Street Market Raleigh on Feb. 1
Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
Great news for the Triangle! Raleigh's International Food Festival is returning! It will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 420 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. This very popular festival will feature a wide variety of international food, international beer and wine, international performers and more. Over 50 countries will be represented and there will be … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Food Festival June 6
January in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
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Welcome to 2026! Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Triangle, there is plenty to do in January. Art walks, Lunar New Year celebrations, Three Kings Day celebrations, Martin Luther King Day events and more all takes place in January. We're highlighting several major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge … [Read more...] about January in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
2nd Annual Holiday Model Train Show at Durham Main Library
Durham County Library is hosting a Holiday Model Train Show on select dates in December, 2025. Watch as ten model trains travel through 400 square feet of layouts, including the NC State Fair, Dinosaur Land, Origami, Outer Space and more. The exhibit is brought to us by Little WORLD Charity, and is a 100% volunteer effort. Little World Charity brings joys to kids across the Triangle in … [Read more...] about 2nd Annual Holiday Model Train Show at Durham Main Library
Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk
Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, regional and international artists. It will create a holiday light experience free to enjoy every night during the holiday season. Visit three … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Illuminate Art Walk
Fenton’s Skate the Square: Save $3 on Mondays
Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also hosts many events throughout the week, including fitness, children's activities, live music, holiday events and more. Check out Fenton's event calendar. Tickets for Fenton Skate the Square are $18 per person. That … [Read more...] about Fenton’s Skate the Square: Save $3 on Mondays
Great Clips cuts price on haircuts — just $9.99 for limited time (with coupon)
Great Clips is offering a coupon for $9.99 haircut at participating locations — through January 16, 2026. Claim the required coupon here. Limit one coupon per person. You should receive the one-time-use coupon code via e-mail within 30 to 45 minutes. However, it could take up to 24 hours to receive it. Once you have that coupon, you have until January 23, 2026, to redeem it. You should know … [Read more...] about Great Clips cuts price on haircuts — just $9.99 for limited time (with coupon)
IHOP: Add a FREE order of bottomless pancakes to your meal
From January 5 to March March 30, 2026, IHOP is offering a FREE order of Bottomless Pancakes when you purchase select breakfast combos at participating locations. We don’t have info at this time about which menu items qualify for the freebie — ask your server before you order. The offer is for dine-in only. It is not valid for the 55+ Menu, Value Menu, Omelettes, or Kids Menu items. The … [Read more...] about IHOP: Add a FREE order of bottomless pancakes to your meal
