This year marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day in the Triangle in 2026, … [Read More...]
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Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 18, 2026. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do in Raleigh, NC and the rest of the Triangle this weekend
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this weekend? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places … [Read More...]

Winners announced for tickets to Tacos ‘n Taps in Cary — plus, a discount for everyone!
By Jody Mace
UPDATE: The contest has ended and all the winners have been emailed. Remember, the discount is still available for … [Read More...]

Updated! 50+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
By Jody Mace
Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2026 in Raleigh, … [Read More...]
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SpringFest at Southern Village Apr. 18 — free outdoor music
Southern Village, at 620 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is hosting SpringFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, … [Read More...]
Open House at PathForge Learning Apr. 25: free chance for kids to learn about tech
PathForge Learning, at 5800 Faringdon Place, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an open house for kids on Saturday, … [Read More...]
KitchenAid Deal of the Week: 40% off grain and rice cookers
KitchenAid is promoting a Deal of the Week for countertop appliances. Each week the deal will change. These deals are … [Read More...]
Arts on the Block in Raleigh April 18
Arts on the Block is a new block party for all ages, hosted by Artspace, celebrating the power of community and visual … [Read More...]
Up to 43% off Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Camera
Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeders with Cameras are on sale! Bird Buddy's range of products are 28% to 43% off right now (as … [Read More...]
Pay What You Can at Raleigh City Farm on Wednesdays starting April 15
Raleigh City Farm is a nonprofit urban farm founded in 2011 on a formerly vacant one-acre lot in Downtown Raleigh, at … [Read More...]
Free Sensory Friendly Playtime and Movie at Marbles Kids Museum Apr. 15
Marbles Kids Museum, 201 Hargett Street, Raleigh, periodically holds Sensory Friendly Playtime for kids with special … [Read More...]
Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated for 2026
There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. We are updating a list of outdoor concert … [Read More...]
Tax Day freebies and deals for 2026
To help take some of the sting out of tax day 2025, restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day deals and … [Read More...]
Fest in the West — Western Cary’s Signature Festival — April 18
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Free and cheap New Year’s Eve Parties in the Triangle
By Jody Mace
Looking for fireworks near you for New Year's Eve? Or a festive champagne toast? We've got you covered! There are many … [Read More...]

Family friendly New Year’s celebrations in the Triangle, including Noon Year’s Eve and early countdowns
By Jody Mace
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Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
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Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
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Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
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Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
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Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
By Jody Mace
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Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
By Jody Mace
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Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
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Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
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Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
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Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
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25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
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Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
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