A free market is different than a vendor market or a flea market, because everything is (really) free. No money is exchanged and there's no bartering or trading. Everything is given away freely. If you have stuff you'd like to give away, you can bring it. (Just make sure to take away anything that's not taken at the end of the market.) If you want or need stuff, just take it. You can offer free … [Read more...] about (Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 7 monthly markets where you can shop for free
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Lunar Critters Night Market at The Backyard Bar on June 13
Hummingbird Market is partnering with The Backyard Bar to bring Lunar Critters Night Market to The Backyard Bar, 2901 US 64 Hwy W, Apex, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features: … [Read more...] about Lunar Critters Night Market at The Backyard Bar on June 13
NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar and film screening June 13
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It takes place in the East Building. This is a day full of anime vendors, both new and returning. The bazaar is free to attend. After attending the NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar, enjoy a performance by the Triangle Choir Club at 7 … [Read more...] about NCMA Loves Anime Bazaar and film screening June 13
Cary Night Market at Downtown Cary Park June 13: Alphabet Soup Pride Market
Cary Night Market is being held one Friday a month, from March to December, 2025, except for July. Each of these markets are at Downtown Cary Park, 319 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop from 45 to 50 vendors at each event, including artisans, food trucks and more. Some of the markets have special seasonal themes and might include additional activities. Cary … [Read more...] about Cary Night Market at Downtown Cary Park June 13: Alphabet Soup Pride Market
Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music June 12
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday each month, from March to December, 2026, except April, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Each event … [Read more...] about Durham Foodie Fare: Food trucks, art, vendors, music June 12
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 6 and 7 (pottery seconds available on Sunday!)
Visit Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, for the annual Summer Kiln Opening. It's free to attend! Summer Kiln Opening Twice a year Mark makes and fires over 1000 lovely pots and invites everyone to his pottery for an Open Studio event called a Kiln Opening! It’s a great way to see the pottery workshop, the massive wood kilns, the showroom/barn, and shop for … [Read more...] about Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery June 6 and 7 (pottery seconds available on Sunday!)
RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on June 6
The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting RTP Underground Market four dates in 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hub RTP, 3151 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Each event features live music, local vendors, and more. They are … [Read more...] about RTP Underground Market: live music, vendors, more on June 6
Home Brewed at Durty Bull June 6: Live music, art, more…
The CNOTE Foundation is bringing Home Brewed to Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. Home Brewed meshes art, live music, and community for an amazing evening. All in the name of supporting HBCUs! Performers: Art: Enjoy live Painting throughout the evening and a fun nightcap you don't want … [Read more...] about Home Brewed at Durty Bull June 6: Live music, art, more…
Hell Yes Ma’am, It’s Pride — at Raleigh Brewing Co. June 6
Raleigh Brewing Company, 3707 Neil Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Hell Yea Ma'am, It's Pride on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. This event features: … [Read more...] about Hell Yes Ma’am, It’s Pride — at Raleigh Brewing Co. June 6
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough June 6
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December of 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough June 6
