Durham Ballet Theatre, at 608 N Duke Street, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a costume sale on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend, and there's a huge selection under $10. Come early for the biggest selection. Take advantage of Durham Ballet Theatre's massive spring cleaning of their storage area. You'll find theater and dance costumes for children, teens … [Read more...] about Durham Ballet Theatre Costume Sale Aug. 29
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CCS Nerd Yard Sale at Triangle Town Center Aug. 30
Charlie’s Collectible Show is bringing CCS Nerd Yard Sale to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place in the former Macy’s space. This is a free event. Items will be for sale, and parking is free too. Collectors, fans, and hobbyists will open up their shelves, clear out their stashes, and pass along the … [Read more...] about CCS Nerd Yard Sale at Triangle Town Center Aug. 30
Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant Aug. 30
The Plant and Fullsteam Brewery are presenting the second Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. Celebrate North America’s largest native fruit at Pawpaw Palooza. Sample creative uses of this regional treasure while enjoying local food, drinks, shopping, and live music. Festival … [Read more...] about Pawpaw Palooza at The Plant Aug. 30
Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 15
The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting its 3rd Annual Chestnut Carnival on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. It's free to attend. This family event features: … [Read more...] about Chestnut Carnival at The Plant in Pittsboro Nov. 15
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
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
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
(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
Chatham Tomato Festival at The Plant — rescheduled to Aug. 9
Celebrate tomato season at Chatham Tomato Festival at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 12 to 6 p.m. This is a rescheduled date. This is a free event. The event includes: … [Read more...] about Chatham Tomato Festival at The Plant — rescheduled to Aug. 9
