Triangle on the Cheap

Live well in the Triangle on a budget. Find fun, free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC

market

Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park Sept. 7

Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina is presenting the Venezuelan Market on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a free event. This is a free, family-friendly event that includes: This event is organized by Venezuelan Cultural Association of North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Market at Durham Central Park Sept. 7

Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3

Mosaic holds the Mosaic Market once a month at The Works Yard, 367 Freedom Parkway, Pittsboro, North Carolina. The market features artisan crafts, fresh produce and a vibrant community atmosphere, including live music. It takes place the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. The markets are currently scheduled through October 1, 2025. Look for updates at … [Read more...] about Mosaic Market, with live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs on Sept. 3

Apex Night Market

Apex Night Market is taking place at iONNA Rechargery, 400 S Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, on four Fridays in 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy shopping for unique gifts, and food and drink, while supporting local businesses. Food trucks will be on site. 2025 dates for Apex Night Market: … [Read more...] about Apex Night Market

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Shopping Tagged With:

Youngpreneur Back To School Pop-Up Shop

Step into a one-of-a-kind experience at the Youngpreneur Back to School Pop-Up Shop — where the spotlight is on young business owners, creativity, and community spirit. The event takes place at Beyond Yane, 3303 Rock Quarry Road, Suite 103, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. It's free to attend but donation of school supplies would be … [Read more...] about Youngpreneur Back To School Pop-Up Shop

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Kids · Shopping Tagged With:

Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market

Pomona Pop-Ups is hosting Raleigh Funky Flower Fest on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Look for updates in the Facebook event. This is a flower-themed vendor market featuring: … [Read more...] about Raleigh Funky Flower Fest at Moore square Aug. 3: floral-themed vendor market

Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1

Raleigh Shop and Rock features Battle of the Bands, hosted by Adam Decker, a food truck rodeo, beer and wine, and local vendors. It takes place Friday, August 1, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., at City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh Shop and Rock is free to attend, and family friendly. Bring a lawn chair. You might also be interested in heading to Moore Square … [Read more...] about Raleigh Shop and Rock: Battle of the Bands, food trucks, more, at City Plaza Aug. 1

Downtown Bird Bash in Garner

Bring the whole family to Garner for the Downtown Bird Bash on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at Garner Recreation Center, 215 W Main Street, Garner, North Carolina, and on Main Street. This is a free, family friendly event, but there's a cost for some of the activities. (See below.) Activities include: Presented by the Garner Area Historical … [Read more...] about Downtown Bird Bash in Garner

Member of the Living on the Cheap Network

Triangle on the Cheap is a member of Living on the Cheap, a network of websites published by frugalistas, journalists and consumer advocates. Find practical advice on saving money on groceries, travel and shopping, plus tips from our experts on how to live the good life for less at Living on the Cheap.