The Carrboro Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. A market where people bring what they want to give, and take what they find useful. Nothing is bought, sold or bartered for. You might find toys, books, clothing, DVDs, cupcakes.... It takes the first Saturday of the month at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit … [Read more...] about The Carrboro Really Really Free Market first Saturday of every month
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Family Fun: Native Voices, Cultures and Art Making at Gregg Museum June 6
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Upcoming Events Conversations on Catawba History and Arts with Aaron BaumgardnerFriday, June 5, 20263 p.m.Free Join the … [Read more...] about Family Fun: Native Voices, Cultures and Art Making at Gregg Museum June 6
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. Free guided and self-guided tours are available. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturdays. More info here. Free guided tours are offered on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
22nd Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 6
The Beaver Queen Pageant is very popular annual Durham event at Duke Park. Specifically, it will be at Duke Park Meadow, which is at the corner of Englewood Avenue and Acadia Street, 1608 Acadia Street, Durham, North Carolina. The pageant will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. It's a special mix of folly, pageantry and humor, and friendly competition, as people vote for … [Read more...] about 22nd Annual Beaver Queen Pageant in Durham June 6
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This outdoor market features local crafts. All artisans live and craft no more than 30 miles from Durham city limits. It's free to attend. Founded in 2006, what started as a grassroots … [Read more...] about Durham Craft Market on Saturdays
Stanley Cup Watch Party at Sweetwater Apex on June 6
Market Square at Sweetwater Town Center, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that they'll be showing the Stanley Cup game on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Their watch party starts at 7 p.m. and puck drop is at 8 p.m. What to know: They will also be rolling out their "Sip and Stroll" starting at 5 p.m. Look for the logo at participating businesses. … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Watch Party at Sweetwater Apex on June 6
Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park — Blue Cactus on June 13
Durham Parks and Recreation is presenting a Summer Concert Series. It takes place twice a month from June through August, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. These concerts are free, family-friendly and full of local flavor, including a rotating lineup of food trucks. Pack a blanket or chair and enjoy live music and summer nights. The concerts alternate between these two locations: Summer Concerts in … [Read more...] about Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Concerts in the Park — Blue Cactus on June 13
CaryLive! Concert: Abraham Alexander on June 27
CaryLive! is a free concert series at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. The concerts will take place at the Great Lawn Pavilion, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and are free to attend. CaryLive! Schedule Follow each link below for information on the artist. … [Read more...] about CaryLive! Concert: Abraham Alexander on June 27
First Friday on Da Hill: Movie Night Under the Stars — The Wiz June 5
Liberation Station Bookstore, at 430 Hill Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting First Friday on Da Hill: Movie Night Under the Stars on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. This is a FREE event. Join Liberation Station Bookstore for a special edition of First Friday on Da Hill featuring an outdoor screening of The Wiz. Gather with neighbors, family, and friends for an evening of Black … [Read more...] about First Friday on Da Hill: Movie Night Under the Stars — The Wiz June 5
