The Local Church is presenting the Second Annual Pancake-a-Palooza in honor of Shrove Tuesday, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5 p.m., at Cafe Root Cellar, 35 Suttles Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina. This is a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner with net proceeds supporting World Relief's refugee resettlement work in the Triangle area. Open to everyone, family-friendly. $10 for adults. Ages 12 and … [Read more...] about The Second Annual Pancake-A-Palooza, benefiting World Relief Feb. 17
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Buy one get one free at Nothing Bundt Cakes Feb. 16-22
Nothing Bundt Cakes, the nation’s largest specialty cake brand, is celebrating being named America’s No. 1 Food Brand by Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To join the celebration, guests can take advantage of a Buy One Bundtlet, Get One FREE promotion from February 16 to 22, 2026. Guests who purchase any individual Bundtlet — the brand’s single-serve cakes — will get a second Bundtlet free … [Read more...] about Buy one get one free at Nothing Bundt Cakes Feb. 16-22
Open Mic Night at Abbey Road in Cary on Wednesdays
Abbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming Events Recurring Events Not Rocket Science Trivia NightThursdays7 p.m.Free Free to play. Win gift cards and prizes. Open Mic NightWednesdays8 p.m.Free Sign up … [Read more...] about Open Mic Night at Abbey Road in Cary on Wednesdays
Lunar New Year Events with Wake County Public Libraries
Wake County Public Libraries is offering several programs to celebrate the Lunar New Year in 2026. Celebrate the year of the horse at one of these events! These are free events. Make sure to follow the link for additional details and to register, if required. Craft It: Chinese LanternsThursday, January 22, 20267 to 8 p.m.Morrisville Community Library310 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year Events with Wake County Public Libraries
Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb. 17
Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a FREE, family-friendly event. Registration at above link is strongly recommended. The festivities include: … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park Feb. 17
Mardi Gras at The Pour House: Boom Unit with Chip Robinson Sextetto on Feb. 17
The Pour House Music Hall, 224 South Blount Street, hosts lots of great live music, and most shows are pretty inexpensive. The Pour House also has a record store in their upstairs space. It features both new and used vinyl. Mardi Gras Party The Pour House Music Hall is hosting a Mardi Gras Party, featuring Boom Unit Brass Band and Chip Robinson Sextetto, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Doors … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras at The Pour House: Boom Unit with Chip Robinson Sextetto on Feb. 17
Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Amazon: Apple Watch, Kitchen Aid, laptop, Tempur-Pedic, more…
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The next big sales event is Presidents' Day. Presidents' Day is Monday, February 16, 2026, and sales go on all week leading up to that Monday. Traditionally, for whatever reason, Presidents' Day tended to bring deals on mattresses, furniture and home appliances, but, really, the sales can be on anything...and they are. You'll find everything from toys to electronics to apparel. Read on for … [Read more...] about Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Amazon: Apple Watch, Kitchen Aid, laptop, Tempur-Pedic, more…
Firefly Farm open and free to visit Feb 13 to 16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count
Firefly Farm, 4911 Hunt Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a wonderful spot to pick your own flowers (during flower season), explore 26 acres of rolling hills, meet friendly animals, and more. During the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13 to 16, 2026, the farm will be open all day, from sunrise to sunset, for free! Come and go as you please and enjoy the farm while being a citizen … [Read more...] about Firefly Farm open and free to visit Feb 13 to 16 for the Great Backyard Bird Count
No Valentine? Wendy’s offers $1 cheeseburgers for Singles Awareness Day Feb. 15
Forget all the drama of Valentine’s Day. This is a deal that lets you celebrate your unhitched status and treat yourself for going solo. Whether you’re single or not, Wendy’s has a deal for all hungry bargain hunters on Singles Awareness Day, an anti-Valentine event that is observed each year on February 15th — the day after that other holiday for couples. On Singles Awareness Day, Sunday, … [Read more...] about No Valentine? Wendy’s offers $1 cheeseburgers for Singles Awareness Day Feb. 15
FREE Dose Yoga at Nasher Museum, Feb. 26, and more
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about FREE Dose Yoga at Nasher Museum, Feb. 26, and more
