The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is presenting Family Movies at Joyner Park once a month from May to August, 2026. The movie are free to attend and you don't have to make a reservation. Vendors will be selling snacks and beverages. You're also welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol is allowed. Please bring your blanket and/or chairs. Pre-show children's … [Read more...] about Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park in Wake Forest: Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Aug. 1
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Hammered Trivia at R&D Brewing on Wednesdays
R&D Brewing's Seven Saturdays Taproom, at 1399 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC, frequently hosts events. You can find them on the events listing on R&D's website, or on their Facebook page. Recurring Events Hammered TriviaWednesdays7 to 9 p.m.Free … [Read more...] about Hammered Trivia at R&D Brewing on Wednesdays
JoCo Block Party July 31
Johnston County Visitors Bureau, 234 Venture Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina, is hosting their first ever JoCo Block Party on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. JoCo Block Party is a community celebration bringing tourism to life through music, food, giveaways, and interactive experiences inspired by local attractions that make Johnston County unique. Whether … [Read more...] about JoCo Block Party July 31
Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass with Redbud July 31
The Town of Cary is presenting a concert series, Performances at the Page. The concert series includes FREE concerts on the lawn. There is one remaining concert this year, a bluegrass concert. Keep reading for details. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center is at 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, NC. Blankets and lawn chairs are permitted, but no umbrellas or tents. A food truck will be on site, … [Read more...] about Performances at the Page — Celebration of Bluegrass with Redbud July 31
Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences August 1
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, the Consulate General of Mexico and the RedGlobalMX Raleigh Chapter are presenting Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura (Science and Cultural Day) at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free program is fully bilingual (Spanish-English.) … [Read more...] about Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences August 1
Tools4Schools: Free classroom supply store for Wake County Public Schools — sign up now!
WakeEd Partnership's Tools4Schools store provides FREE classroom supplies for teachers and certified staff from Wake County Public Schools. The store is open for free shopping once a quarter. Teachers and staff need to register for a time slot. Walk-ins are not accepted. The Tools4Schools store is at 1816 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. Sign up here. When you register for a time … [Read more...] about Tools4Schools: Free classroom supply store for Wake County Public Schools — sign up now!
Half-price slices at The Cheesecake Factory July 30 for National Cheesecake Day
On July 30, 2026, The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating National Cheesecake Day, by offering 50% off any slice of cheesecake at participating locations — for dine-in only. Limit one slice per customer. Each person must be present at the table. No other purchase is required. You do not have to be a member of a rewards program to get the deal. The Cheesecake Factory will also introduce its … [Read more...] about Half-price slices at The Cheesecake Factory July 30 for National Cheesecake Day
HOKA shoes: 20% off at Zappos — good selection!
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Save 45% sitewide at Lands End, and up to 70% off clearance items with new promo code!
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Hottest Amazon deals in July: Ninja Blender, Breville Espresso Machine, Lenovo Laptop, more…
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Whether you're shopping for a gift or a specific need, or just browsing, take a look at this list of today's deals at Amazon. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Some of the biggest discounts are "Limited Time Only," meaning that they can be here today and gone tomorrow, so the discounts … [Read more...] about Hottest Amazon deals in July: Ninja Blender, Breville Espresso Machine, Lenovo Laptop, more…
