BugFest, one of North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences' most popular festivals, is returning to Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is the 30th BugFest! The festival will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Indoor activities will be located in the Nature Exploration Center (NEC) and Nature Research Center (NRC). Outdoor activities will be … [Read more...] about NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest Sept. 19
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Weekly Trivia at Hoppy House Taproom in Morrisville
Hoppy House Taproom, at 10966 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, North Carolina, is hosting Hammered Trivia every Thursday at 7 p.m. It's free to play. Make sure to check Hammered Trivia website for any changes in the schedule. … [Read more...] about Weekly Trivia at Hoppy House Taproom in Morrisville
919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
Celebrate Raleigh's culture and community at 919 Day! This event takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m., at The Corner at NC State's Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event, open to the public, featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and more. Live Music Lineup Food & Craft Drinks Arts … [Read more...] about 919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
Repair Café in Cary Sept. 19: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
What do you do if a leg comes loose from your chair or your toaster stops working? Maybe you'd like to fix it but you don't know how, or you don't have the tools. This is where Repair Café comes in. Repair Café brings together people with various skills to help to fix items and, more importantly, to pass on the knowledge. Advance registration is helpful, but optional. Walk-ins are welcome. But … [Read more...] about Repair Café in Cary Sept. 19: partner with volunteers to repair your stuff for free!
Lowe’s gives away free NFL ice molds Sept. 19 — must be rewards member
Check back soon for more deals! … [Read more...] about Lowe’s gives away free NFL ice molds Sept. 19 — must be rewards member
Chapel Hill Soap Box Derby Sept. 19
The Chapel Hill Soap Box Derby takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Homestead Community Park, 100 Aquatic Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. There's probably not enough time for you to put together a soap box derby to race (but follow the above link to register if you have one on hand!) There's a fee to enter. This event is free to attend as a spectator. Cheer on … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Soap Box Derby Sept. 19
Grand Opening Weekend of Juliet Books in Cary Sept. 18-19
Juliet Books, at 200 Parkthrough Street, Cary, North Carolina, is holding a Grand Opening Weekend Celebration on September 18 and 19, 2026. On Friday, September 18, 2026, there will be a Kendra Scott Pop-Up from 6 to 8 p.m. Shop for jewelry while enjoying live music and browsing the shelves. Then celebrate from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Saturday Schedule 10:00 a.m. … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Weekend of Juliet Books in Cary Sept. 18-19
Hobbit Fest at Moore Square Sept. 19 — movie marathon and Lord of the Ring themed festival
Hobbit Fest is a day-long celebration of Lord of the Rings. It takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Experience the complete Lord of the Rings theatrical trilogy outdoors while exploring a festival filled with themed activities, local vendors, artists, food trucks, and more. You … [Read more...] about Hobbit Fest at Moore Square Sept. 19 — movie marathon and Lord of the Ring themed festival
Free Sunrise Yoga for Autumn Equinox in Cary Sept. 19
The Town of Cary is presenting FREE Sunrise Community Yoga for the Autumn Equinox. The class will be taught by Tiffany Cole Candioti on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The class takes place at Bond Park Outdoor Spaces, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, at 7:30 a.m. Register here. Bring your yoga mat, park at Bond Park Community Center and follow the signs to the grassy spillway for the … [Read more...] about Free Sunrise Yoga for Autumn Equinox in Cary Sept. 19
Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on Sept. 19
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRs Society is presenting Raleigh Twilight Market on the 3rd Saturday of each month, from March to December, 2026, at Smoky Hollow, 421 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It does not take place in … [Read more...] about Raleigh Twilight Market at Smoky Hollow: vendors, live DJs, more on Sept. 19
