A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything is freely given. The Cary Really Really Free Market takes place the fourth Saturday of the month, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Walnut Park, 1420 Walnut Street, Cary, North Carolina. Look for more … [Read more...] about Cary Really Really Free Market Sept. 26
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Chapel Hill Día de Muertos Oct. 25
Chapel Hill's Día de Muertos celebration takes place Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at 140 West Franklin Street Plaza, 140 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend and open to everyone. Celebrate this holiday with art experiences, vendors, live performances, and more. … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Día de Muertos Oct. 25
Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 7
Festifall Arts Market returns to Chapel Hill on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m. This year it's at a new location, the parking lot at 100 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Meet artists, take part in art activities, and enjoy live performances, and shop paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing, soaps, candles, and more. Check back … [Read more...] about Festifall Arts Market in Chapel Hill Nov. 7
98th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 3
The 98th Wendell Harvest Festival takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Downtown Wendell, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is brought to you by the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. Over 100 vendors and eighteen food trucks fill the streets of Wendell, along with 10,000 visitors. Booths and food trucks open at 9 a.m. The Harvest Festival Parade starts at 10 a.m. and circles the festival … [Read more...] about 98th Wendell Harvest Festival Oct. 3
HollyFest on Oct 31
HollyFest is a free event on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm Park at Bass Lake, 2401 Gribsby Avenue, Holly Springs. This is a free event. This annual, family-friendly event celebrates Holly Springs and all the people, places, and services that our community has to offer. Featuring local artists, businesses, food vendors, children’s activities, and … [Read more...] about HollyFest on Oct 31
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market Aug 17
Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market will be taking place the third Monday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Southern Village Green, 401 Market Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The next one takes place August 17, 2026. Please make sure to follow @chapelhillrrfm on Instagram for updates. At a free market, everything is freely given. Take what you need or want. There's no buying, … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill Really Really Free Market Aug 17
Piedmont Pear Party at The Plant Aug. 16
The Plant, at 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting Piedmont Pear Party on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drink, and additional activities, are available for purchase. Here's what's happening: And there’s even more pear-inspired fun happening around The Plant, including Gelli Printing with Pears at Roam Paint Press and a fruit … [Read more...] about Piedmont Pear Party at The Plant Aug. 16
Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Retro Video Game Expo to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 15 and 16 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. Some activities have a fee. Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds from … [Read more...] about Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
(Really Really) Free Markets in the Triangle — 8 monthly markets where you can shop for free
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 — 8 monthly markets where you can shop for free
Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up Aug. 15
Fenton Makers Market at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, features live music and shopping from local vendors. In addition to your favorite Fenton stores there will be 35 local artists booths curated by Triangle Pop-Up. These events take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates in 2026: … [Read more...] about Fenton Makers Market by Triangle Pop-Up Aug. 15
