The Shop RDU Barbershop is hosting its 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash. It takes place Saturday, August 15 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Vision Church, 5808 Departure Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and includes: … [Read more...] about The Shop RDU’s 2nd Annual Back to School Backpack Bash Aug. 15
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Rescue Brew Launch Party at Boxyard RTP on Aug. 15
Join Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Fullsteam RTP, RTP Uncorked and Boxyard for the Rescue Brew 2026 Launch Party and dog adoption event at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. This event is free to attend. In addition to having Rescue Brew on tap (and 6-packs will be available for purchase) at Fullsteam RTP they’ll have DJ … [Read more...] about Rescue Brew Launch Party at Boxyard RTP on Aug. 15
Johnston County Little League World Championship Parade Aug. 15
Congratulations to Johnston County Little League for winning the Little League Softball World Series! What an amazing achievement for these athletes! Celebrate your champions at a Championship Parade on Saturday, August 15, 2026! The parade will start at 5 p.m. at Archer Lodge Town Hall, 14094 Buffalo Road, Clayton, North Carolina. It will proceed on Buffalo Road, and then north on Wendell … [Read more...] about Johnston County Little League World Championship Parade Aug. 15
NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Games Together Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly day of video games and tabletop gaming. Games Together Festival features tabletop gaming, a freeplay area for video games, live video game music, special guests, a movie and … [Read more...] about NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up Aug. 15
Fenton Makers Market at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, features live music and shopping from local vendors. In addition to your favorite Fenton stores there will be 35 local artists booths curated by Triangle Pop-Up. These events take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates in 2026: … [Read more...] about Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up Aug. 15
Songs for Humans Singalong at Common Market Durham on Aug. 15
Songwriter Jesse James DeConto, of The Pinterton Raid, is leading a Songs for Humans Singalong on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 6 p.m., at The Common Market, 660 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. The Common Market sells drinks and snacks. In partnership with Bull City Indivisible, Jesse will lead a singalong with the theme of "Songs of Hope." To start off the … [Read more...] about Songs for Humans Singalong at Common Market Durham on Aug. 15
Back to School Book Bag Giveaway at Hope House in Wake Forest Aug. 15
Hope House, 334 N Allen Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Book Bag Giveaway on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register here. This free event includes: … [Read more...] about Back to School Book Bag Giveaway at Hope House in Wake Forest Aug. 15
Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 15: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Knightdale Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Arts and Education Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina. This is a free back-to-school event, with free school supplies, haircuts, art, music, food and more. At the Celebration Schedule Food Trucks Sensory Relaxation … [Read more...] about Knightdale Arts and Education Festival Aug 15: Free backpacks, haircuts, more…
Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
Shotwell Environmental Park, 4624 Smithfield Road, Wendell, NC, is throwing a Summer Splash Bash on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities for all ages. Please RSVP here. Please note that the event entrance, 4624 Smithfield Road, is up the road from the main entrance, 4724 Smithfield Road. Activities will include: … [Read more...] about Shotwell Environmental Park’s Summer Splash Bash, with waterslides, lunch and more…
Books, Bikes & Back-To-School at Durham Co-Op Market Aug. 15
Durham Co-op Market is a cooperative grocery store at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham. The market schedules some events throughout the year. Here's one upcoming event: Books, Bikes & Back-To-SchoolSaturday, August 15, 20269 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free All are invited to this fun event! It includes: … [Read more...] about Books, Bikes & Back-To-School at Durham Co-Op Market Aug. 15
