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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...]

Free and Cheap Summer Weekday Movie Series for Kids in the Triangle
Looking for affordable indoor summer movies the Triangle? Treat your kids to a fun cinematic experience without breaking … [Read More...]

Huge list of Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more
Wondering where to watch fireworks and celebrate the 4th of July in Raleigh and throughout the Triangle? Here are the … [Read More...]

25 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2026
Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2026. Have … [Read More...]
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Steam Shop Saturday at New Hope Valley Railway July 25
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, is presenting Steam Shop Saturday on July 25, 2026, … [Read More...]
Bastille Day Market at Hope Valley Farms YMCA July 11
Celebrate French culture and support local businesses at the Hope Valley Farms YMCA Bastille Day Market on Saturday, … [Read More...]
Updated! Big shoe sale at Zappos, including Nike, HOKA, Carhartt, Marc Joseph, Brooks, and much more…
Big sale alert! Shop the Zappos sale right now for great deals on shoes (and some clothes) for men, women and children. … [Read More...]
Live @ ATC: Summer Music Series at American Tobacco Campus: The Lounge Doctors on July 10
American Tobacco Campus and Live at Bay 7 are hosting a series of live outdoor concerts during the summer of 2026, … [Read More...]
Dancing at Dix — free square dancing July 24 (registration required)
Dance the night away at Dix! Learn fun, easy dances, meet new people, and enjoy music, movement, and light refreshments. … [Read More...]
Top things to do in July in the Triangle — big list of events!
July starts off with a bang, but even after the fireworks end, there's plenty to do and celebrate in Raleigh, Durham, … [Read More...]
Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck July 25
Uplift Laundry Truck provides free mobile laundry services and supplies to those in need, and people without homes, in … [Read More...]
Free Retro Family Days at Carolina Theatre in Durham: Spy Kids on July 11
Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select … [Read More...]
National Fried Chicken Day Deals July 6
Monday, July 6, 2026, is National Fried Chicken Day. Read on for a few deals for the special day. Not all locations of … [Read More...]
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike July 29
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes hold frequent Learn to Ride events. Registration is required. Volunteers will help … [Read More...]
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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
Ring in 2026 with the kids at these family-friendly Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area celebrations. These events are … [Read More...]

Kwanzaa celebrations in the Triangle in 2025/2026
By Jody Mace
Kwanzaa is a communal, cultural celebration that honors African-American people and their heritage. The holiday lasts … [Read More...]

Tour the Best Christmas Lights in the Triangle — a list and map (updated again!)
By Jody Mace
Where are the best Christmas lights in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? Read on! We have a … [Read More...]
Triangle restaurants open for Christmas 2025, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery
By Jody Mace
Diners in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area can cross a stress-free Christmas dinner off their holiday wish list. A … [Read More...]

Day by Day Triangle Holiday Guide–Christmas and Holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond, for 2025
By Jody Mace
This is a growing list of 2025 holiday events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. This day by day guide will … [Read More...]

Order a fully cooked Christmas dinner to go in the Triangle in 2025 from restaurants, grocery stores, more…
By Jody Mace
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else for Christmas and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider … [Read More...]

Celebrate winter solstice in the Triangle with a lantern walk, labyrinths, and more — 2025
By Jody Mace
Winter solstice takes place when one of the Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. When that happens, … [Read More...]

Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for fun ways to celebrate the Festival of Lights in the Triangle? Here are some Hanukkah events in the … [Read More...]

Live Nativity Events in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
With all the excitement over Santa, sometimes the more sacred or spiritual aspects of Christmas can be … [Read More...]

Where to get free Santa pictures in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Would you like your child to get a chance to meet Santa without having to pay for an expensive photo package? Make … [Read More...]

Free Holiday Concerts in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
Looking for free holiday concerts in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle? You're in the right … [Read More...]

Big list of Holiday Markets in the Triangle 2025
By Jody Mace
Shop for gifts at these 2025 holiday markets in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond. Here's a growing list of … [Read More...]

25 Christmas and Holiday Parades in the Triangle from A(pex) to Z(ebulon)!
By Jody Mace
You can find Christmas parades in every corner of the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and many … [Read More...]

Tree Lighting Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
By Jody Mace
All throughout the Triangle, in Raleigh, Durham, and surrounding towns, tree lighting events are marking the beginning … [Read More...]

