Raleigh Parks is hosting a new series of evenings featuring curated pairings of music genres and delicious cuisines. Dance the night away while savoring yummy bites. The first Beats and Eats event, Country and BBQ, takes place on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Enjoy a night of country music and … [Read more...] about Beats and Eats: Country Music and BBQ at John Chavis Memorial Park
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Splash Pad Bash in Knightdale May 24
Cool off at the Splash Pad Bash in Knightdale. This free event takes place at the splash pad at Knightdale Station Park, 700 N 1st Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on these days: There will be a variety of fun games, a DJ and food trucks. … [Read more...] about Splash Pad Bash in Knightdale May 24
Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh
This summer you can play mini-golf on the most imaginative and artistic course around...for free! Downtown Raleigh Alliance debuted Art Putt Artsplosure, and it's sticking around for a while! The current schedule has it in place through September 1, 2025. You'll find Art Putt at 434 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, in City Plaza, in front of Truist Building. It's free to play! Use the … [Read more...] about Art Putt: free pop-up mini-golf in Raleigh
Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” — $30 tickets to many concerts
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Live Nation has discontinued its Lawn Pass, but they've announced $30 Ticket to Summer, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. In Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Red Hat Amphitheater are included, and Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary is also included. The $30 tickets will go on sale May 21, 2025. The $30 includes … [Read more...] about Live Nation launches “$30 Ticket to Summer” — $30 tickets to many concerts
LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
NC State's very popular free, family-friendly, outdoor concert series, LIVE @ Lake Raleigh, is returning in April and May of 2025. It takes place at Lake Raleigh, Main Campus Drive & Campus Shores Drive. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and food trucks will be on site at that time. The concerts start at 6 p.m. LIVE @ Lake Raleigh Schedule Thursday, April 10, 2025Ricardo Diquez … [Read more...] about LIVE @ Lake Raleigh outdoor concert series
Pac-Man Day at Krispy Kreme: 25¢ dozen with purchase of a dozen May 22
Krispy Kreme is celebrating Pac-Man's 45th anniversary with all-new limited edition doughnuts, as well as some special deals to chomp up! The Pac-Man donuts are available as of today, May 12, 2025, for a limited time. Along with the Pac-Man doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is offering some deals: Free Original Glazed Doughnut: From May 12 to 18, 2025, get a FREE Original Glazed Doughnut during … [Read more...] about Pac-Man Day at Krispy Kreme: 25¢ dozen with purchase of a dozen May 22
Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
Hum Sub Inc has planned a series of programs to share the culture of India with the community. Discover India is a FREE series, open to the public, taking place in Cary and Apex. Please read on to learn about the programs, and follow the links to register. If you don't see a link, that means that registration wasn't open at the time of this post, or registration is not required. Go to the … [Read more...] about Discover India Series: Bollywood 101 on May 22
Weekly Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to follow Gizmo Brew Works Durham's Facebook page for updates. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoMondays7 p.m.Free Hammered TriviaTuesdays7 … [Read more...] about Weekly Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Sept. 25
Durham Night Market returns to American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street, Durham, in 2025. It's planned for four evenings (see below) from 5 to 9 p.m. At each of these events there will be a wide variety of vendors. This is a great way to support local! 2025 Durham Night Markets … [Read more...] about Durham Night Market at American Tobacco Sept. 25
Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
Live in the District is a free outdoor concert series in Park West Village. It takes place in front of B&B Theatres -- Park West 14, 3400 Village Market Place, Morrisville. Live in the District is happening every Thursday from April 17 to May 22, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This concert features some very popular beach music bands. Sit, stand, or dance! Local breweries and … [Read more...] about Live in the District Music Series at Park West Village on Thursdays
