Customers who visit any of Rita’s Ice's 600+ locations nationwide on Friday, March 20, 2026, will receive a FREE 6-ounce Italian Ice in the flavor of their choice. Rita's expects to serve approximately one million cups of Italian Ice during its annual "First Day of Spring" celebration. This is a 30+ year tradition. In the Triangle you'll find Rita's at 921 N Harrison Avenue, Cary, North … [Read more...] about Free Italian Ice at Rita’s Ice for first day of spring — March 20
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IHOP National Pancake Day — free short stack March 3
IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day by offering a FREE short stack to all customers on March 3, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at participating locations. No purchase is required. The short stack contains three buttermilk pancakes. This is the 20th year that IHOP has been celebrating with this freebie. It's valid for dine-in only. One free short stack per customer. IHOP locations in … [Read more...] about IHOP National Pancake Day — free short stack March 3
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen March 19
Dairy Queen is celebrating the day before the first day of spring with its annual Free Cone Day! On Thursday, March 19, 2026, DQ is giving every customer a FREE small vanilla cone at participating locations. Mall locations generally do not participate. No purchase required. Plus, DQ Rewards members earn 2x points for purchases on March 19. The free cone is available all day, while supplies … [Read more...] about Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen March 19
McDonald’s: $1 breakfast sandwich on National Egg McMuffin Day March 2
McDonald's has declared March 2 to be Egg McMuffin Day. An Egg McMuffin features a toasted English muffin, egg, Canadian bacon, American cheese and butter. In celebration of the popular breakfast sandwich, McDonald’s is offering an Egg McMuffin or Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1 on March 2, 2026 at participating locations. The offer is only available during breakfast … [Read more...] about McDonald’s: $1 breakfast sandwich on National Egg McMuffin Day March 2
The Players Retreat Celebrating 75th Birthday with 25¢ hot dogs and 35¢ beers
The Players Retreat, at 105 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating its 75th anniversary by turning back the clock. On Thursday, February 26, 2026, starting at 11:30 a.m., it's rolling back prices to 1951, when the bar and restaurant began. Hot dogs are 25 cents and Budweiser drafts are 35 cents. While supplies last! Come early and grab a hot dog and a beer, and celebrate with … [Read more...] about The Players Retreat Celebrating 75th Birthday with 25¢ hot dogs and 35¢ beers
Free bowl of chili with purchase at Wendy’s Feb. 26 for National Chili Day
To celebrate National Chili Day, Wendy’s is offering a FREE small chili with any purchase of $5 or more on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at participating locations. Limit one per person. The one-day-only deal is only available for Wendy’s Rewards members via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards here. A small chili is regularly $3.59. (Price might vary by location.) … [Read more...] about Free bowl of chili with purchase at Wendy’s Feb. 26 for National Chili Day
Apex Restaurant Week Feb. 23 to March 1
Apex NC Restaurant Week will take place February 23 to March 1, 2026. During this time, participating restaurants are offering guests fixed price menus for either lunch or dinner. The 3-course dinner is $30 plus tax and tip, and the lunch specials are $15 plus tax and tip. Restaurants offering a special $15 lunch menu Restaurants offering a special 3-course $30 dinner Apex Restaurant … [Read more...] about Apex Restaurant Week Feb. 23 to March 1
Tasting at Ten: Free weekly tastings at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham
Counter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee. The company's headquarters in Durham also serves as a training facility for regional staff, and they offer classes in brewing latte art, palate development and more, for coffee professionals and hobbyists. Learn about these classes here. In addition they also host FREE coffee education events for the whole … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten: Free weekly tastings at Counter Culture Coffee in Durham
Pi Day at The Durham: slices of pies for $3.14
Celebrate Pi Day at The Durham Hotel, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina! On March 14, 2026, come to the Coffee Bar from 2 to 5 p.m. to enjoy pie on Pi(e) Day from acclaimed Durham baker, Phoebe Lawless. (While supplies last!) Slices of Phoebe’s pies available for $3.14 at the Coffee Bar. Pair your slice with lunch or an afternoon cup of Counter Culture Coffee. Phoebe will be … [Read more...] about Pi Day at The Durham: slices of pies for $3.14
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: $1 Original Double Steakburger Feb. 24
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has declared February 24, 2025, as National Steakburger Day! And they're celebrating with a big deal for burger lovers. The restaurant’s namesake Freddy Simon would have turned 101 on February 24, 2026. To celebrate its famous steakburgers and commemorate Freddy’s 101st birthday, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is offering its famous … [Read more...] about Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: $1 Original Double Steakburger Feb. 24
