St. Eugene Catholic Church is holding the St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at J. Ashley Wall Town Square, 99 W. 3rd Street, Wendell, NC. The festival is free to attend and features live entertainment, authentic cuisine from around the world to purchase, kids' activities and a raffle. Program Food Enjoy authentic … [Read more...] about St. Eugene International Food & Music Festival September 26
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Fall Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park Sept. 27
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos take place several times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat and rink. Durham Central Park is at 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy fresh tunes, bring the kids to enjoy the bounce houses, face painting and other activities, and connect … [Read more...] about Fall Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park Sept. 27
Swift Night Out on Rooftop of The Durham Hotel Sept. 22
The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, Hotel, is hosting Swift Night Out on the rooftop on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a front-row view as large swarms of chimney swifts begin to gather for their annual trip to South America and swarm, dive and roost at sunset into downtown chimneys. New Hope Bird Alliance will be on hand with scopes, binoculars, and … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out on Rooftop of The Durham Hotel Sept. 22
Fall Equinox Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Sept. 22
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 218 S 2nd Street, in Smithfield, North Carolina, invites the community to a Fall Equinox Nature Gratitude Walk on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to walk the labyrinth. This event is a time for personal meditation. Hosted by St. Mary Magdalen Chapter of Daughters of the King. The labyrinth is also open to the public year-round … [Read more...] about Fall Equinox Walk at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s Labyrinth Sept. 22
3rd Annual “Love Your Falls Lake” Special Event on Sept. 21
Looking for something to do with the family on a teacher workday? Come out for a unique and special opportunity to walk on top of the intake tower at the Falls Lake Dam and learn all about the fun recreational opportunities that are available from the agencies and organizations that work at Falls Lake. Love Your Falls Lake takes place Monday, September 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Falls … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual “Love Your Falls Lake” Special Event on Sept. 21
Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 21
Learn about chimney swifts on The Willard Rooftop, 9 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. Swift Night Out starts in The Willard's Horizon Ballroom for a program given by John Gerwin, Research Curator of Ornithology at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Wake Audubon board member. Learn all about these fascinating birds in a 45 minute … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out — Chimney Swift Viewing From The Willard Rooftop Sept. 21
50% off tickets to Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 18-20
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The long-running Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show is celebrating North Carolina’s storied barbecue culture when it returns to the NC State Fairgrounds September 18 to 20, 2026, by bringing in legacy barbecue names and pitmasters to teach (and feed) audiences their craft. Triangle on the Cheap has a deal for 50% off tickets! Use this link. If the half-off tickets don't show up, enter CHEAP as the promo … [Read more...] about 50% off tickets to Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Sept. 18-20
Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 16-24
The very popular Haunted Trolley Tour returns to Raleigh in 2026. Discover history, mystery and lore with your ghost host on the Haunted Trolley, if you dare, for a special late-night tour of downtown Raleigh’s most haunted places. Jump aboard and keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Recommended for ages 6 and up due to frightening … [Read more...] about Haunted Trolley Tour in Raleigh October 16-24
Nike sale at Zappos: big discounts on hundreds of items (both shoes and clothing)
Check back soon for more deals! … [Read more...] about Nike sale at Zappos: big discounts on hundreds of items (both shoes and clothing)
Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event, as well as North Carolina's longest running street art festival. CenterFest will take place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. CenterFest takes place in the downtown Durham loop on Main and Chapel Hill Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas. Admission is free, with a $5 suggested donation at the gate. … [Read more...] about Durham’s CenterFest Sept. 19-20
