Cary packs a lot of free fun into Downtown Cary Park, the Town's community centers and its long-running holiday traditions. Here's what's free or discounted in Cary right now, from park events and tree lightings to restaurant deals.
13 live listings in Cary, each verified against the organizer's or business's own page. For the whole area, see all listings and our guides.
Free admission
Mon Nov 2 – Mon Dec 14 · Select Mondays · Mon 1-7 p.m. (Nov 2 and Dec 14)
Downtown Cary Park, Academy Pavilion · Cary
Checked · Source: Downtown Cary Park (official)
Free admission
No fee listed; registration required
Wed Nov 4 · 2-3 p.m.
Gathering Garden, Downtown Cary Park · Cary
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Free admission
Sat Nov 7 – Thu Dec 24 · Arrival Sat Nov 7, 5 p.m.; Santa photos daily Nov 8-Dec 24 during store hours
Bass Pro Shops Cary and Bass Pro Shops Garner · Cary
Free admission
Wed Nov 11 · 11 a.m.-noon
Veterans Freedom Park · Cary
Checked · Source: Town of Cary (official)
Free admission
Wed Nov 11 · Wed 6-9 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park, The Bark Bar · Cary
Checked · Source: Downtown Cary Park (official)
Free admission
Fri Nov 20 · 5-9 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park · Cary
Free admission
Fri Nov 20 · 5-9 p.m.
Waverly Place · Cary
Checked · Source: Waverly Place (official)
Free admission
Sat Nov 21 · Sat 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cary Senior Center · Cary
Checked · Source: Town of Cary (official)
Free admission
Sat Nov 21 · Sat 3-4:45 p.m.
Downtown Cary Park, Great Lawn Pavilion · Cary
Checked · Source: Downtown Cary Park (official)
Free admission
Sat Dec 5 · 9 a.m.-8 p.m. (tree lighting at 6 p.m.)
Downtown Cary Park · Cary
Checked · Source: Downtown Cary Park (official)
Free to watch
Sat Dec 12 · 2-4 p.m.
Downtown Cary · Cary
Checked · Source: Cary Jaycees (official)
$5 specials
Every Monday · Food specials from 5 p.m.
K38 Baja Grill (Cary) · Cary
Checked · Source: K38 Baja Grill (official)
Kids eat free
Free kids' entrée with combo purchase
Every Tuesday · 4 p.m.-close
Sassool (Cary and North Raleigh) · Cary
Checked · Source: Sassool (official)
Free things to do · Free events · NC State Fair deals · Free this weekend · Free museums · Birthday freebies · Kids eat free · Happy hours · Halloween 2026 · Trunk-or-treats · Horse shows & rodeos · Veterans Day 2026 · Free Thanksgiving meals · Small Business Saturday · Tree lightings & parades · Thanksgiving break