Cary Downtown Farmers Market, 160 E Park Street, next to the Downtown Cary Park, is open on Saturday mornings: It features items grown or produced within a 100-mile radius of the market. Start your Saturday morning shopping at Cary Downtown Farmers Market for locally grown vegetables and fruit, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, herbs, sea-food, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, … [Read more...] about Farmers Fall Festival in Cary Sept. 20
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Queso Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill Sept. 20 — no purchase required
National Queso Day is Saturday, September 20th, 2025. To celebrate, Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering all guests a FREE cup of queso and chips. No purchase is required, and you don't need a coupon code or rewards account. The offer is good in store, online and through the Moe's app. There's a limit of one free queso per person. … [Read more...] about Free Queso Day at Moe’s Southwest Grill Sept. 20 — no purchase required
10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
Asia Fest is returning for 2025. The festival will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary. Tickets are $12 ($9 early bird), and free for those 12 and under, or age 65 and older. Purchase tickets here. The festival features: … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Asia Fest, including dragon boat races, Sept. 20
Big Band Bash in the Park in Garner Sept. 20
Optimist Club of Garner is hosting Big Band Bash in the Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner, North Carolina. This is a free, kid-friendly event. Neuse River Big Band will be sharing the sounds and styles of the Big Band Era. Food trucks will be on site, offering food and drink for purchase. … [Read more...] about Big Band Bash in the Park in Garner Sept. 20
CenterFest Community Collage Afternoon at Duham Visitor Information Center Sept. 20 (plus free pizza!)
Stop by Durham Visitor Info Center, 212 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, during CenterFest weekend, for a hands-on art experience. Community Collage Afternoon will be led by local artist River Takada in partnership with Observable Universe on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. This is a free event. Create your own unique collaged postcard to take home. All supplies … [Read more...] about CenterFest Community Collage Afternoon at Duham Visitor Information Center Sept. 20 (plus free pizza!)
St. Thomas More Catholic School Christmas Holiday Shoppe Dec. 6
St. Thomas More Catholic School is holding their annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at St. Thomas More Friends and Family Hall, 940 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Admission is free. Enjoy one-stop shopping with 60 talented artisans and crafters. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Also enjoy holiday … [Read more...] about St. Thomas More Catholic School Christmas Holiday Shoppe Dec. 6
Hispanic Heritage Month events at Chapel Hill Public Library
Chapel Hill Public Library, at 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with some special events. These events are free, but require registration. Please follow the links below. Bright Star Theatre: Hispanic FolktalesSaturday, September 20, 20253 to 3:45 p.m.Ages: Pre-k to grade 5 Enjoy an adventure in Hispanic folktales! This show features a … [Read more...] about Hispanic Heritage Month events at Chapel Hill Public Library
Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14
Tickets are on sale now for the very popular Santa's Trolley in Raleigh. (But they're selling very quickly!) Santa is lost in Raleigh, and Holly the Elf needs your help to find him in time for Christmas. Do you know where he might be? Jump aboard the Raleigh Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, and help Holly track down Santa in time for Christmas. Arrive up to … [Read more...] about Santa’s Trolley at Mordecai Historic Park Dec 12-14
919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
Celebrate Raleigh's culture and community at 919 Day! This event takes place Friday, September 19, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at The Corner at NC State's Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6 p.m. Bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs. … [Read more...] about 919 Day at NC State Centennial Campus
American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 19
Enjoy free dance performances at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The performances will take place outdoors at the Great Lawn Pavilion. Please bring a chair or blanket. American Dance Festival: Made in NC features the performance of four ADF-commissioned works by North Carolina artists. Enjoy work by: … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival Performance in Downtown Cary Park Sept. 19
