The Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in Historic Downtown Smithfield. Smithfield is in Johnston County, about a 34 minute drive southeast of Raleigh. The festival features a full day of art, music, kids' activities, food and more. A popular feature of the festival is the "What's That Yam Thing?" in which children turn sweet … [Read more...] about Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival May 3
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert May 2 and 3
Join the Northeast Piedmont Chorale for their spring concert, A Celebration of Light and Peace. The 84-member Chorale will be joined by a 10-piece orchestra to present two concerts. Both concerts are free. Friday, May 2, 20257:30 p.m.Wake Forest Baptist Church107 E South Avenue, Wake Forest, NC Saturday, May 3, 20257:30 p.m.Trinity Baptist Church4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC The … [Read more...] about Northeast Piedmont Chorale Spring Concert May 2 and 3
Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 3
The Annual Meet in the Street Festival is taking place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in downtown Wake Forest. This will be the 42nd year for the festival. Look for updates in the Facebook event. The festival will feature: Food Trucks Entertainment Schedule Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Meet in the Street Festival in Wake Forest May 3
Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. HerbFest is the longest running herb festival in the United States, and is free to attend. HerbFest will take place at 525 S. White Street, Wake … [Read more...] about Annual Wake Forest HerbFest April 25 – May 4
Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 3, 2025! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and more. Below is a list of stores in the Triangle area that are participating in Free Comic Book Day. For questions about what they'll have going on, or their hours, please contact the store … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day — where to get free comics in the Triangle May 3
Eating Well on a Budget — free community workshop
Royalty Reawakened is presenting a free community workshop, Eating Well on a Budget, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Worthdale Community Center, 1001 Coper Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a fun and informative event on how to eat healthy without breaking the bank! Learn tips and tricks on budget-friendly meal planning, smart grocery shopping, and making … [Read more...] about Eating Well on a Budget — free community workshop
Perry’s Steakhouse Offering 79-Cent Pork Chop Lunch — one day only
Perry's Steakhouse is throwing it all the way back to its founding date of 1979 by offering a one-day only bargain. On Friday, May 2, 2025, Perry's Steakhouse is offering its Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special for just 79 cents. The first 100 dine-in customers in line at 10:30 a.m. will receive the special deal. Perry's Pork Chop Friday Lunch Special normally costs $19 and includes: Dine-in … [Read more...] about Perry’s Steakhouse Offering 79-Cent Pork Chop Lunch — one day only
20+ Farmers’ Markets in the Triangle
This is a listing of farmers markets in the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Chatham County, Cary, and more. See one we can add? Fill us in! Make sure to follow the link for the farmers market before you go and make sure that there haven't been changes. Read on for information on all the farmers' markets, organized by location. Chapel Hill and Carrboro … [Read more...] about 20+ Farmers’ Markets in the Triangle
First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh Alliance is presenting the First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. Part bike ride, part parade, all fun! The bike parade starts at Oak City Cycling Project, 707 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC, to Downtown Raleigh - this ride will bring you to the heart of downtown for all the First Friday festivities. This family friendly "slow roll" is … [Read more...] about First Friday Slow Roll Bike Parade in Raleigh
First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during is hosting First Friday at The Times during First Friday Raleigh May First Friday First Friday at the Times on May 2, 2025 Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times — bands, beers, vendors
