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 "updated": "2026-10-17",
 "count": 53,
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  {
   "id": "shake-shack-scarygood",
   "title": "Free Shake Shack burger with code SCARYGOOD",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Free Single Cheeseburger (Oct 12-18), then a free Single ShackBurger (Oct 19-31), with a $10+ order using code SCARYGOOD (all caps).",
   "location": "Participating Shake Shack locations (national chain, Triangle locations)",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-10-12",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "During store hours",
   "cost": "Free sandwich with $10 minimum purchase",
   "terms": "In-Shack kiosk, Shake Shack app or shakeshack.com only. Not valid for drive-thru or third-party delivery. One per order. Excludes airports, stadiums, arenas, museums.",
   "source_url": "https://shakeshack.com/blog/our-food/scary-good-deals-are-back-this-october-at-shake-shack",
   "source_name": "Shake Shack (official blog)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "topics": [
    "halloween"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "olive-garden-never-ending-pasta",
   "title": "Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Bowl from $14.99",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Unlimited pasta with soup or salad and breadsticks, starting at $14.99. Handy for National Pasta Day (Oct 17) and beyond.",
   "location": "Olive Garden (Raleigh-area locations)",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-08-31",
   "end_date": "2026-11-22",
   "time": "Restaurant hours",
   "cost": "From $14.99; protein toppings extra",
   "terms": "Limited time; prices vary by location. Refills dine-in only.",
   "source_url": "https://www.olivegarden.com/specials/never-ending-pasta-bowl",
   "source_name": "Olive Garden (official); end date per lohud.com Sep 1, 2026",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "notes": "Official page confirms offer & price; Nov 22 end date from news coverage.",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "krispy-kreme-3-dollar-dozen",
   "title": "$3 Original Glazed dozen with any dozen at Krispy Kreme",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Buy any dozen and add an Original Glazed dozen for $3 during the Looney Tunes Halloween promotion.",
   "location": "Participating Krispy Kreme shops",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-10-06",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "Shop hours",
   "cost": "$3 add-on dozen with purchase of any dozen",
   "terms": "Participating U.S. shops, subject to availability. See shop locator on the promo page.",
   "source_url": "https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/halloween",
   "source_name": "Krispy Kreme (official promo page)",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "notes": "Promo page headline lists the $3 dozen; dates taken from the Halloween collection fine print (10/6-10/31).",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "halloween"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "state-fair-kids-free",
   "title": "Kids 5 and under free at the NC State Fair",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Children 5 and under get free admission every day of the fair (runs through Oct 25). Youth 6-12 are $7 at the gate.",
   "location": "NC State Fairgrounds",
   "address": "1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-15",
   "end_date": "2026-10-25",
   "time": "Daily; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free (5 and under)",
   "terms": "Rides and food cost extra.",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/buy-tickets-now",
   "source_name": "NC State Fair (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "21:45"
  },
  {
   "id": "ncma-nubia-community-day",
   "title": "Free entry to NCMA's Ancient Nubia exhibition (one day)",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Ancient Nubia Community Day: free admission all day to the normally ticketed exhibition 'Ancient Nubia: Excavating Treasures of the Nile', plus meet an archaeologist and make art.",
   "location": "NCMA East Building",
   "address": "2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-18",
   "end_date": "2026-10-18",
   "time": "10 a.m.-5 p.m. (sensory-friendly hour 9-10 a.m., registration recommended)",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Sensory-friendly hour has limited capacity.",
   "source_url": "https://ncartmuseum.org/event/ancient-nubia-community-day/",
   "source_name": "NCMA (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "end_time": "17:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "hillsborough-street-trick-or-treat",
   "title": "Free trick-or-treat with 50 candy stations on Hillsborough Street",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Free goodie bags (while supplies last), 50 candy stations, a Trunk-or-Treat zone, crafts and games along Hillsborough Street.",
   "location": "Hillsborough Street (check-in near Horne St or Logan Ct)",
   "address": "Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-18",
   "end_date": "2026-10-18",
   "time": "2-5 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "No tickets required. NC State's Ferndell Lot (47 Ferndell Ln) is free on weekends.",
   "source_url": "https://www.hillsboroughstreet.org/events/trick-or-treat-hillsborough-street",
   "source_name": "Hillsborough Street Community Service Corp. (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "end_time": "17:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "state-fair-senior-day",
   "title": "Free NC State Fair admission for seniors 65+",
   "category": "discounts",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Senior Citizens' Day: free admission for anyone 65+, plus free Bojangles' biscuits & coffee (while supplies last) from 9 a.m. on the Dorton Patio.",
   "location": "NC State Fairgrounds",
   "address": "1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-20",
   "end_date": "2026-10-20",
   "time": "Gates 9 a.m.; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free (65+). Other days seniors pay $5.",
   "terms": "Bring ID showing age.",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/08/special-event-days-bring-added-fun-and-value-nc-state-fair",
   "source_name": "NC Dept. of Agriculture (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "end_time": "21:45"
  },
  {
   "id": "state-fair-hunger-relief-day",
   "title": "Free State Fair entry for 6 cans of food",
   "category": "discounts",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day: bring six nonperishable food items to any gate for one free admission (18 items = 3 tickets). Donations go to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.",
   "location": "NC State Fairgrounds (any gate)",
   "address": "1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-22",
   "end_date": "2026-10-22",
   "time": "Gates 9 a.m.; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free with 6 nonperishable food items",
   "terms": "Most-needed: peanut butter (plastic jars), pop-top canned proteins, canned fruit/veg, ready-to-heat meals, boxed protein bars.",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/special-admission-days",
   "source_name": "NC State Fair (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "end_time": "21:45"
  },
  {
   "id": "jazzd-up-sundays-kobi-watkins",
   "title": "Free Jazz'd Up Sundays: Kobi Watkins (Cary)",
   "category": "free-events",
   "kind": "event",
   "description": "Final 2026 show of Downtown Cary Park's free jazz series.",
   "location": "Downtown Cary Park",
   "address": "327 S. Academy St., Cary, NC 27511",
   "city": "Cary",
   "start_date": "2026-10-18",
   "end_date": "2026-10-18",
   "time": "Check park calendar for showtime",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "",
   "source_url": "https://downtowncarypark.com/jazzd",
   "source_name": "Downtown Cary Park (official)",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "notes": "Series page lists date/artist but not showtime.",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "state-fair-lunch-pass",
   "title": "State Fair weekday lunch pass (admission refunded)",
   "category": "discounts",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Pay a $20 cash deposit at Gate 9 (Trinity Rd) or Gate 1 (Hillsborough St) after 11:30 a.m. on weekdays, eat lunch at the fair, return the card by 1:30 p.m. for a full refund.",
   "location": "NC State Fairgrounds, Gate 1 or Gate 9 only",
   "address": "1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-19",
   "end_date": "2026-10-23",
   "recurrence": "Weekdays during the fair (Oct 19-23)",
   "time": "Enter after 11:30 a.m.; return card by 1:30 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free admission (refundable $20 cash deposit)",
   "terms": "Adults only, cash only, same gate, same day. Leave after 1:30 p.m. and you forfeit the $20. Food not included.",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/buy-tickets-now",
   "source_name": "NC State Fair (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "13:30"
  },
  {
   "id": "life-and-science-durham-community-days",
   "title": "Free Museum of Life and Science days for Durham residents",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "On Durham Community Days, Durham County residents get in free with proof of address. Each adult can bring up to five kids. Upcoming: Oct 20, Nov 8, Nov 17, Dec 2, Dec 13.",
   "location": "Museum of Life and Science, Durham",
   "address": "433 W. Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704",
   "city": "Durham",
   "start_date": "2026-10-20",
   "end_date": "2026-10-20",
   "recurrence": "About twice a month (next: Tue Oct 20; then Nov 8, Nov 17, Dec 2, Dec 13)",
   "time": "Museum hours",
   "cost": "Free (Durham County residents)",
   "terms": "Every adult must show Durham residency. Up to 5 children per adult.",
   "source_url": "https://www.lifeandscience.org/visit/durham-community-days/",
   "source_name": "Museum of Life and Science (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "found_via": "source brief"
  },
  {
   "id": "state-fair-military-day",
   "title": "Free State Fair admission on Military Appreciation Day",
   "category": "discounts",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Active-duty, reserve, National Guard and qualifying military plus up to three guests get in free. Other days: $8 military gate admission.",
   "location": "NC State Fairgrounds",
   "address": "1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-21",
   "end_date": "2026-10-21",
   "time": "Gates 9 a.m.; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free with qualifying military ID (+3 guests)",
   "terms": "Qualifying ID required; see NCDA for eligible IDs.",
   "source_url": "https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/08/special-event-days-bring-added-fun-and-value-nc-state-fair",
   "source_name": "NC Dept. of Agriculture (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "21:45",
   "topics": [
    "veterans-day"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "wake-libraries-teen-terrariums",
   "title": "Free Haunted Mushroom Terrarium workshop (teens)",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Teens build a mini haunted terrarium with supplies provided by the library.",
   "location": "North Regional Library",
   "address": "North Regional Library, Raleigh, NC",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-22",
   "end_date": "2026-10-22",
   "time": "6-7 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free (supplies included)",
   "terms": "Registration not required but recommended to reserve supplies.",
   "source_url": "https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-libraries-creep-it-real-october",
   "source_name": "Wake County Government (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "19:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "wake-libraries-vampire-slime",
   "title": "Free Vampire Slime craft for kids",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "School-age kids and families make vampire jam slime in a jar.",
   "location": "Duraleigh Road Community Library",
   "address": "Duraleigh Road Community Library, Raleigh, NC",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-24",
   "end_date": "2026-10-24",
   "time": "3-4 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "",
   "source_url": "https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-libraries-creep-it-real-october",
   "source_name": "Wake County Government (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "16:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "chemistry-under-construction",
   "title": "Free hands-on chemistry fest at Moore Square",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "event",
   "description": "NCSU chemistry grad students run free interactive exhibits and demos for all ages for National Chemistry Week.",
   "location": "Moore Square",
   "address": "201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-24",
   "end_date": "2026-10-24",
   "time": "Noon-3 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "",
   "source_url": "https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/2026-national-chemistry-week",
   "source_name": "City of Raleigh Parks (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "15:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "rrg-halloween-market",
   "title": "Raleigh Retro Gamers Halloween market: free entry + free play",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "event",
   "description": "70+ vendors of retro games, cards and collectibles, plus a free-play gaming area and a cosplay runway with prizes. Free admission, all ages, costumes welcome.",
   "location": "Triangle Town Center",
   "address": "5959 Triangle Town Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27616",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-24",
   "end_date": "2026-10-24",
   "end_time": "17:00",
   "time": "Noon-5 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free admission",
   "source_url": "https://raleighretrogamers.com/2026/09/14/rrg-triangle-town-market-saturday-october-24th-2026/",
   "source_name": "Raleigh Retro Gamers (organizer)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "terms": "",
   "found_via": "lead search"
  },
  {
   "id": "sanderford-trunk-or-treat",
   "title": "Trunk-or-Treat + free clothing pop-up at Sanderford Road Park",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Free candy at decorated cars, plus a 'Pocket Pop-Up' where families can 'shop' free clothing for anyone in their household (2-4 p.m.).",
   "location": "Sanderford Road Park",
   "address": "2623 Sanderford Road, Raleigh, NC 27610",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-24",
   "end_date": "2026-10-24",
   "time": "3-5 p.m. (clothing pop-up 2-4 p.m.)",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "",
   "source_url": "https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/trunk-or-treat-sanderford-road-park",
   "source_name": "City of Raleigh Parks (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "17:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "krispy-kreme-costume-doughnut",
   "title": "Free Krispy Kreme doughnut in costume",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Show up in a Halloween costume and get one free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut, no purchase needed.",
   "location": "Participating Krispy Kreme shops (NC-born chain, several Triangle shops)",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-10-30",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "Shop hours",
   "cost": "Free, no purchase necessary",
   "terms": "Participating shops only; check the Krispy Kreme shop locator or call ahead. In-shop is safest.",
   "source_url": "https://investors.krispykreme.com/news-releases/news-release-details/krispy-kremer-brings-fans-new-halloween-experiment-limited-time",
   "source_name": "Krispy Kreme investor press release (Oct 12, 2026)",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "notes": "Press release page blocked automated fetch; offer confirmed via the release text in search index and a secondary deal site. Re-check on 10/29.",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "raleigh-really-really-free-market",
   "title": "Raleigh Really Really Free Market: take what you need, free",
   "category": "free-events",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "A monthly community free market. Bring things you don't need, take anything you do, no money involved. Skill shares and jam sessions are welcome too. No sign-up needed.",
   "location": "Eliza Pool Park",
   "address": "1600 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27603",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-11-08",
   "end_date": "2026-11-08",
   "end_time": "13:00",
   "recurrence": "Second Sunday monthly (next Nov 8, then Dec 13)",
   "time": "11 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain date: following Sunday, Nov 15)",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "If it rains, the market moves to the next Sunday. Organizers encourage masking and provide masks.",
   "source_url": "https://raleighrrfm.straw.page/",
   "source_name": "Raleigh Really Really Free Market (organizer page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "featured": true,
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "found_via": "WRAL Lifestyles roundup + source brief"
  },
  {
   "id": "wake-libraries-halloween-hoots",
   "title": "Halloween Hoot storytimes with library trick-or-treating",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "event",
   "description": "Free costume storytimes for young kids at Wake County libraries, ending with a costume parade and trick-or-treating in the library. Example: Southgate Community Library, Tue Oct 27, 10:30 a.m.",
   "location": "Multiple Wake County Public Libraries (e.g. Southgate Community Library)",
   "address": "1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610 (Southgate)",
   "city": "Wake County",
   "start_date": "2026-10-26",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "Varies by branch (Southgate: 10:30-11 a.m. Oct 27)",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Some library programs require registration.",
   "source_url": "https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-libraries-creep-it-real-october",
   "source_name": "Wake County Government (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "7-eleven-halloween-pizza",
   "title": "$7.11 whole pizzas at 7-Eleven and Speedway for Halloween",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can buy unlimited whole pizzas for $7.11 in store. Also: large 7NOW delivery pizzas for $7.11 on Oct 30-31, $10 off a $20+ 7NOW order with code TREAT on Halloween, and $1.25 candy for loyalty members.",
   "location": "Participating 7-Eleven and Speedway stores (Raleigh area)",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-10-30",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "Store hours",
   "cost": "$7.11 per whole pizza (members)",
   "terms": "Loyalty membership required for the in-store pizza and candy prices. Participating stores; see 7-Eleven's release for the fine print.",
   "source_url": "https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp-press-releases/7-eleven-inc-serves-up-sweet-savory-and-spooky-favorites-for-halloween",
   "source_name": "7-Eleven, Inc. press release (Oct 15, 2026)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "found_via": "deal roundups"
  },
  {
   "id": "foodees-fest-triangle-town-center",
   "title": "FoodeesFest: free admission + daily free-meal drawing",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Free-entry food truck and craft festival with 40+ trucks and vendors plus Halloween fun. Register free online to be entered for a free meal (one winner per day).",
   "location": "Triangle Town Center",
   "address": "5959 Triangle Town Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27616",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-30",
   "end_date": "2026-11-01",
   "end_time": "19:00",
   "time": "Fri 1-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free admission; food costs extra",
   "terms": "Free-meal drawing requires free registration; winners notified by email. Free parking.",
   "source_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foodeesfest-raleigh-north-carolina-40-food-trucks-and-craft-vendors-tickets-1986825878687",
   "source_name": "FoodeesFest organizer listing (Eventbrite)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "found_via": "refresh.py lead search / Visit Raleigh"
  },
  {
   "id": "chipotle-boorito-2026",
   "title": "Chipotle Boorito returns on Halloween",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Chipotle confirmed its annual Boorito in-restaurant entrée offer returns Oct 31. Typically requires a costume and Chipotle Rewards; full 2026 details not yet announced.",
   "location": "Participating Chipotle restaurants",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-10-31",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "TBA",
   "cost": "Discounted entrée (price TBA by Chipotle)",
   "terms": "Details to be announced later in October per Chipotle. We'll update this listing when terms are published.",
   "source_url": "https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2026-09-28-CHIPOTLE-SUMMONS-THE-RETURN-OF-MARGARITAS-IN-THE-COUNTDOWN-TO-BOORITO",
   "source_name": "Chipotle newsroom (Sep 28, 2026)",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "top-greene-trunk-or-treat",
   "title": "Halloween Trunk-or-Treat & Pumpkin Parlor",
   "category": "halloween",
   "kind": "event",
   "description": "Trunk-or-treat plus three hands-on pumpkin stations (pumpkin seed science, Pumpkin Pound-Away, pumpkin decorating).",
   "location": "John P. \"Top\" Greene African American Cultural Center",
   "address": "401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-10-31",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "3-6 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Register on RecLink.",
   "source_url": "https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/trunk-or-treat-and-pumpkin-parlor",
   "source_name": "City of Raleigh Parks (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "18:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "moes-halloween-bogo",
   "title": "Moe's Southwest Grill Halloween BOGO entrée",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Buy one eligible entrée, get the second free on Halloween. Moe Rewards members get it Oct 30-Nov 1, including online/app.",
   "location": "Participating Moe's Southwest Grill locations (national chain)",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-10-31",
   "end_date": "2026-10-31",
   "time": "In store on 10/31; rewards members 10/30-11/1",
   "cost": "Second entrée free (lesser-priced item)",
   "terms": "Mention the offer at checkout in store. Two entrées required. Excludes One Taco, Kids Meals, Meal Kits, breakfast, Value Packs. Not valid with third-party delivery.",
   "source_url": "https://www.moes.com/offers",
   "source_name": "Moe's (official offers page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "halloween"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "first-friday-market-movie-nov",
   "title": "First Friday Market & free outdoor movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox",
   "category": "free-events",
   "kind": "event",
   "description": "Free monthly market, food trucks, live music and an outdoor movie at Moore Square. Final 2026 edition.",
   "location": "Moore Square",
   "address": "201 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-11-06",
   "end_date": "2026-11-06",
   "time": "Market 5-9 p.m.; music 5:30; movie 6:30 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Food and vendor purchases extra.",
   "source_url": "https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/first-friday-market-and-movie-2",
   "source_name": "City of Raleigh Parks (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "21:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "marbles-museums-on-us",
   "title": "Free Marbles admission for Bank of America cardholders",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Bank of America / Merrill cardholders and employees get one free admission the first full weekend of each month. Next: Nov 7-8, then Dec 5-6.",
   "location": "Marbles Kids Museum",
   "address": "201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-11-07",
   "end_date": "2026-11-08",
   "recurrence": "First full weekend monthly",
   "time": "Museum hours",
   "cost": "Free (cardholder only)",
   "terms": "Use promo code BOFA online before adding a ticket; bring card + photo ID. Additional guests pay.",
   "source_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/",
   "source_name": "Marbles Kids Museum (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "museums"
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  },
  {
   "id": "naturalsciences-sensory-dinos",
   "title": "Free sensory-friendly Dueling Dinosaurs mornings",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Explore the Dueling Dinosaurs exhibit with reduced noise and smaller crowds. Next dates: Nov 8 and Dec 13.",
   "location": "NC Museum of Natural Sciences",
   "address": "11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "2026-11-08",
   "end_date": "2026-12-13",
   "recurrence": "Second Sunday monthly through Dec 13, 2026",
   "time": "10 a.m.-noon",
   "cost": "Free ($0 tickets; registration encouraged, not required)",
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   "source_url": "https://naturalsciences.ticketapp.org/portal/product/139/event/340210b0-bdd4-42c7-9393-b5b3d4276ad4",
   "source_name": "NC Museum of Natural Sciences ticketing (official); recurrence per Fun 4 Raleigh Kids",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "end_time": "12:00"
  },
  {
   "id": "raleigh-veterans-brunch-2026",
   "title": "Free brunch honoring Raleigh's veterans at John Chavis Community Center",
   "category": "free-events",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Raleigh Parks hosts a brunch for veterans to close out National Veterans and Military Families Month. Each veteran gets a thank-you card and a gift.",
   "location": "John Chavis Community Center",
   "address": "505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601",
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   "start_date": "2026-11-10",
   "end_date": "2026-11-10",
   "end_time": "13:00",
   "time": "11 a.m.-1 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free for veterans ($5 for guests)",
   "terms": "Registration required, through the city's event page.",
   "source_url": "https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/join-us-we-honor-raleighs-veterans",
   "source_name": "City of Raleigh Parks (official event page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "veterans-day"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "chilis-veterans-day-free-meal",
   "title": "Free Veterans Day meal at Chili's",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on Veterans Day at participating Chili's.",
   "location": "Participating Chili's Grill & Bar (Raleigh-area locations)",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "2026-11-11",
   "end_date": "2026-11-11",
   "time": "Restaurant hours",
   "cost": "Free meal (select entrées)",
   "terms": "Dine-in only, select items. Call ahead to confirm your local Chili's participates.",
   "source_url": "https://www.chilis.com/restaurant-events/veterans-day",
   "source_name": "Chili's (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "found_via": "refresh.py (TOTC Veterans Day lead)",
   "topics": [
    "veterans-day"
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  {
   "id": "golden-corral-military-appreciation-night-2026",
   "title": "Free buffet for military on Veterans Day at Golden Corral",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Golden Corral's 26th Military Appreciation Night: anyone who has served in the U.S. military gets a free “thank you” buffet and drink on Veterans Day, from 4 p.m. to close.",
   "location": "Participating Golden Corral restaurants (Raleigh area)",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
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   "end_date": "2026-11-11",
   "time": "4 p.m.-close",
   "cost": "Free for veterans, active duty, retirees, Guard & Reserve",
   "terms": "Dine-in only, no takeout or rain checks. The free meal is only for the person who served. Family and friends pay regular prices.",
   "source_url": "https://www.goldencorral.com/military-appreciation/",
   "source_name": "Golden Corral (official Military Appreciation page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "veterans-day"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "recurrence": "",
   "featured": false,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "flying-saucer-five-dollar-mondays",
   "title": "$5 drafts all day Monday at Flying Saucer",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Every beer on Flying Saucer's big draft wall is $5 on Mondays, and local beers are $5 on Sundays.",
   "location": "Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (Raleigh, Warehouse District)",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "recurrence": "Mondays ($5 every draft); Sundays ($5 local beers)",
   "time": "All day",
   "cost": "$5 drafts",
   "terms": "21+. Specials can change; check the Raleigh page before you go.",
   "source_url": "https://www.beerknurd.com/raleigh-flying-saucer/",
   "source_name": "Flying Saucer Raleigh (official page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "happy-hour"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "carolina-ale-house-kids-night",
   "title": "99-cent kids' meals Tuesdays at Carolina Ale House",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Kids 10 and under eat for $0.99 with any entrée purchase every Tuesday evening.",
   "location": "Carolina Ale House (multiple Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Wake Forest locations)",
   "address": "e.g. 500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Every Tuesday",
   "time": "5-9 p.m.",
   "cost": "$0.99 kids' meal with entrée purchase",
   "terms": "Dine-in only. Ages 10 and under.",
   "source_url": "https://www.carolinaalehouse.com/events/kids-night-tuesdays",
   "source_name": "Carolina Ale House (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
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  },
  {
   "id": "dennys-birthday-value-slam",
   "title": "Free Everyday Value Slam on your birthday at Denny's",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Denny's says its free rewards program includes a free Everyday Value Slam as a birthday reward.",
   "location": "Participating Denny's restaurants (Raleigh area)",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "recurrence": "Yearly, birthday reward",
   "time": "Restaurant hours",
   "cost": "Free (rewards members)",
   "terms": "Requires a free Denny's Rewards account (18+). Offers vary by location and show up under “My Offers” in the app or on the site. Check the terms on your offer before you go.",
   "source_url": "https://dennys.com/news/ditch-resolutions-keep-savings-dennys-launches-new-slammin-meal-deals-starting-599",
   "source_name": "Denny's (official news page) + Denny's Rewards terms",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "notes": "Denny's news page confirms the birthday Everyday Value Slam reward. Exact item terms appear in each member's offer.",
   "topics": [
    "birthday"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "starbucks-birthday-reward",
   "title": "Free Starbucks drink or food item on your birthday",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Starbucks Rewards members get one free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink on their birthday. Gold members get 7 days to use it and Reserve members get 30.",
   "location": "Participating Starbucks cafés in Raleigh",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "recurrence": "Yearly, on your birthday",
   "time": "Café hours",
   "cost": "Free (rewards members)",
   "terms": "Join at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthday to your account, and make at least one Star-earning purchase before your birthday each year. Excludes alcohol, multi-serve items, merchandise and packaged coffee. Drink must be a standard menu size.",
   "source_url": "https://www.starbucks.com/terms/rewards/",
   "source_name": "Starbucks Rewards Terms of Use (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "birthday"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "nasher-free-admission",
   "title": "Free admission at Duke's Nasher Museum of Art (Durham)",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Admission is free for all. Open late until 9 p.m. on Thursdays.",
   "location": "Nasher Museum of Art, Durham",
   "address": "2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27705",
   "city": "Durham",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Tuesday-Sunday",
   "time": "Tue-Sat 10-5 (Thu to 9), Sun 12-5",
   "cost": "Free (parking $2/hr)",
   "terms": "Closed Mondays.",
   "source_url": "https://nasher.duke.edu/hours-admission/",
   "source_name": "Nasher Museum (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "duke-gardens-free",
   "title": "Free admission at Sarah P. Duke Gardens (Durham)",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "55 acres of gardens and five miles of paths, free every day of the year. Peak fall color season.",
   "location": "Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham",
   "address": "420 Anderson St., Durham, NC 27705",
   "city": "Durham",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Daily",
   "time": "8 a.m.-sunset",
   "cost": "Free (parking $2/hr via Blue Spot)",
   "terms": "Lot fills early on nice days. Dogs before 10 a.m. only.",
   "source_url": "https://gardens.duke.edu/visit/",
   "source_name": "Duke Gardens (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "ackland-free-admission",
   "title": "Free admission at the Ackland Art Museum (Chapel Hill)",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "UNC's art museum is always free. It stays open until 9 p.m. on the second Friday of each month.",
   "location": "Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill",
   "address": "101 S. Columbia St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514",
   "city": "Chapel Hill",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Wednesday-Sunday",
   "time": "Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5; 2nd Friday until 9 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free (metered/deck parking nearby)",
   "terms": "Closed Mon-Tue and some holidays.",
   "source_url": "https://ackland.org/visit/",
   "source_name": "Ackland Art Museum (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "found_via": "source brief"
  },
  {
   "id": "museum-of-durham-history-free",
   "title": "Free admission at the Museum of Durham History",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "A free downtown Durham history museum with free parking along the museum driveway. Open late on Third Fridays.",
   "location": "Museum of Durham History",
   "address": "500 W. Main Street, Durham, NC",
   "city": "Durham",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Tuesday-Sunday",
   "time": "Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5",
   "cost": "Free",
   "source_url": "https://www.museumofdurhamhistory.org/visit",
   "source_name": "Museum of Durham History (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "terms": "",
   "found_via": "source brief"
  },
  {
   "id": "ncma-free-admission",
   "title": "Free admission at the NC Museum of Art + Museum Park",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "The People's Collection in East and West buildings is always free, and the 164-acre Museum Park with 4.7 miles of trails is free dawn to dusk daily. Parking is free too.",
   "location": "North Carolina Museum of Art",
   "address": "2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Galleries Wed-Sun; park daily",
   "time": "Galleries 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; park dawn-dusk",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Some special exhibitions, concerts and classes are ticketed. Closed Mon/Tue.",
   "source_url": "https://ncartmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/",
   "source_name": "NCMA (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "naturalsciences-free-admission",
   "title": "Free admission at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "General admission is free at the downtown museum, including free daily programs like Incredible Science demos and live animal feedings.",
   "location": "NC Museum of Natural Sciences",
   "address": "11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Tuesday-Sunday",
   "time": "10 a.m.-5 p.m.",
   "cost": "Free (donations welcome)",
   "terms": "Some 3D films, special exhibitions and programs have fees. Closed Nov 26, Dec 24-25.",
   "source_url": "https://www.naturalsciences.org/plan-your-visit/faq",
   "source_name": "NC Museum of Natural Sciences (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "moes-birthday-queso",
   "title": "Free cup of queso or guac for your birthday at Moe's",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Moe Rewards members can get a free cup of queso or guacamole as a birthday reward.",
   "location": "Participating Moe's Southwest Grill locations (Raleigh-area restaurants)",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "recurrence": "Yearly, birthday reward",
   "time": "Restaurant hours",
   "cost": "Free (rewards members)",
   "terms": "Only for members who spent $10 in the past 365 days. The reward expires 14 days after it arrives. Add a cup of queso or guac to your cart and apply the reward at checkout. Not valid on third-party delivery.",
   "source_url": "https://www.moes.com/offers",
   "source_name": "Moe's Southwest Grill (official offers & terms)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "birthday"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "ncma-public-tours",
   "title": "Free docent tours at NCMA every weekend",
   "category": "free-museums",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "50-minute public tours of the People's Collection at 1 p.m., plus bite-size 'Art on the Dot' talks 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.",
   "location": "NCMA West Building (meet at public tour sign)",
   "address": "2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Saturdays & Sundays (listed through Nov 22)",
   "time": "1-2 p.m. tour; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Art on the Dot",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Subject to docent availability.",
   "source_url": "https://ncartmuseum.org/series/public-tour/",
   "source_name": "NCMA (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "wake-farmers-market-free-composting",
   "title": "Free food-scrap composting drop-off at Wake farmers markets",
   "category": "discounts",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Four Wake County farmers markets take food scraps for composting free of charge: Midtown (North Hills, Raleigh), Western Wake (Morrisville), Apex and Holly Springs.",
   "location": "Midtown, Western Wake, Apex and Holly Springs farmers markets",
   "address": "e.g. Midtown Farmers Market, 4160 Main St. at North Hills, Raleigh",
   "city": "Wake County",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "During market hours (Midtown: Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon through Oct 31)",
   "time": "Market hours",
   "cost": "Free",
   "terms": "Seasonal market schedules vary; check each market before going.",
   "source_url": "https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/health-human-services/programs-assistance/food-and-nutrition-services/shop-farmers-market",
   "source_name": "Wake County Government (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "found_via": "source brief"
  },
  {
   "id": "downtown-free-parking",
   "title": "Free parking in downtown Raleigh city decks",
   "category": "getting-around",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Five city-owned decks give the first two hours free on weekdays (enter 7 a.m.-7 p.m.) and are free on nights and weekends: City Center, Moore Square, City Hall, Wilmington Street Station (Blount Street: weekdays only).",
   "location": "Downtown Raleigh city decks",
   "address": "e.g. Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Ongoing",
   "time": "Weekdays: first 2 hrs free; nights & weekends free",
   "cost": "Free (then $3/hr, max $21/day on weekdays)",
   "terms": "Once per day. Not valid when special-event rates apply. Blount Street Deck closed to public on weekends.",
   "source_url": "https://raleighnc.gov/parking/services/two-hour-parking-downtown-raleigh",
   "source_name": "City of Raleigh (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "marbles-play-late-for-less",
   "title": "Half-price Marbles Kids Museum after 3 p.m. weekdays",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "'Play Late for Less' cuts admission 50% after 3 p.m. on weekdays ($4.75 advance / $6.25 day-of vs. $9.50 / $12.50).",
   "location": "Marbles Kids Museum",
   "address": "201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Monday-Thursday after 3 p.m. (weekdays the museum is open)",
   "time": "After 3 p.m.",
   "cost": "$4.75 advance / $6.25 day-of",
   "terms": "Under 1 always free.",
   "source_url": "https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/",
   "source_name": "Marbles Kids Museum (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "museums"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "big-easy-happy-hour",
   "title": "Half-price appetizers at The Big Easy downtown",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Happy hour with half-priced appetizers and drink specials Monday-Thursday on Fayetteville Street.",
   "location": "The Big Easy",
   "address": "222 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Monday-Thursday",
   "time": "4-6 p.m.",
   "cost": "Half-price appetizers + drink specials",
   "terms": "21+ for alcohol. Specials subject to change.",
   "source_url": "https://www.bigeasync.com/happyhour",
   "source_name": "The Big Easy (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "happy-hour"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "element-gastropub-happy-hour",
   "title": "Half-price apps at Element Gastropub",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Weekday happy hour with half-price appetizers and drink specials in downtown Raleigh.",
   "location": "Element Gastropub",
   "address": "421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27601",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Monday-Friday",
   "time": "2-6 p.m.",
   "cost": "Half-price appetizers + drink specials",
   "terms": "21+ for alcohol. Specials subject to change.",
   "source_url": "https://elementgastropub.com/happy-hour-raleigh",
   "source_name": "Element Gastropub (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "happy-hour"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "outback-kids-eat-free-mondays",
   "title": "Kids eat free Mondays at Outback Steakhouse",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Every Monday, get one free kids' meal with each full-price adult entrée. Dine in and say “FREE JOEY MEAL”, or order on outback.com with code JOEYFREE.",
   "location": "Participating Outback Steakhouse restaurants (national chain with Raleigh-area locations)",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "recurrence": "Every Monday",
   "time": "Restaurant hours",
   "cost": "Free kids' meal with adult entrée",
   "terms": "Mondays only, participating locations. One free kids' meal per full-price adult entrée. Not valid with other offers or third-party delivery. Tax and tip extra.",
   "source_url": "https://www.outback.com/offers/Kids-Eat-Free",
   "source_name": "Outback Steakhouse (official offer page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "kids-eat-free"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "players-retreat-kids-eat-free",
   "title": "Kids eat free Sundays at Players Retreat",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "One free kids' meal per full-priced adult entrée, all day Sunday, at this historic Raleigh sports bar near NC State.",
   "location": "Players Retreat",
   "address": "105 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27605",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Every Sunday, open to close",
   "time": "Open-close",
   "cost": "Free kids' meal with adult entrée",
   "terms": "Ages 12 and under, dine-in only. 20% gratuity added based on full price including the free meal. Add-ons not free.",
   "source_url": "https://playersretreat.com/2026/01/09/kids-eat-free-sundays-at-players-retreat/",
   "source_name": "Players Retreat (official)",
   "confidence": "medium",
   "notes": "Official post dated Jan 2026; no end date stated. Call ahead.",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "topics": [
    "kids-eat-free"
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "moes-kids-eat-free-rewards",
   "title": "Moe's Rewards: free kids' meal with an entrée (weekly reward)",
   "category": "kids-family",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Moe Rewards members get a weekly reward for one free kids' meal with each entrée purchase. The reward is good for a week after it lands in the app.",
   "location": "Participating Moe's Southwest Grill locations (Raleigh-area restaurants)",
   "city": "Raleigh area",
   "recurrence": "Weekly reward in the Moe Rewards app",
   "time": "Restaurant hours",
   "cost": "Free kids' meal with entrée (rewards members)",
   "terms": "Free Moe Rewards account required. One kids' meal per qualifying entrée (burritos, bowls, nachos, quesadillas, salads and similar; excludes One Taco, breakfast and value packs). Must apply the reward at checkout. Not valid on third-party delivery. Moe's offers page lists two versions of the issue day (Saturday or Sunday), so check the app.",
   "source_url": "https://www.moes.com/offers",
   "source_name": "Moe's Southwest Grill (official offers & terms)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "kids-eat-free"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  },
  {
   "id": "goraleigh-free-fares",
   "title": "Ride GoRaleigh buses free (kids, teens, seniors, income-qualified)",
   "category": "getting-around",
   "kind": "freebie",
   "description": "Kids 12 and under ride free with an adult; seniors 65+ free with GoRaleigh ID; teens 13-18 free with Youth GoPass; adults 19-64 on Medicaid/SNAP or under $35k household income ride free with a TAP card. Regular fare is just $1.25.",
   "location": "GoRaleigh system-wide",
   "address": "",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "start_date": "",
   "end_date": "",
   "recurrence": "Ongoing",
   "time": "",
   "cost": "Free for eligible riders; $1.25 regular",
   "terms": "Enrollment/ID required for seniors, GoPass and TAP.",
   "source_url": "https://goraleigh.org/goraleigh-fares-passes",
   "source_name": "GoRaleigh (official)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false
  },
  {
   "id": "village-draft-house-wednesday",
   "title": "Wednesday Draft Day: $5 drafts at Village Draft House",
   "category": "food-deals",
   "kind": "deal",
   "description": "Drafts are $5 all day on Wednesdays at Village Draft House in the Village District (formerly Cameron Village). Pints and 11-oz high-gravity drafts that are normally $7.25 and under qualify.",
   "location": "Village Draft House, Village District",
   "city": "Raleigh",
   "recurrence": "Every Wednesday",
   "time": "All day",
   "cost": "$5 drafts",
   "terms": "21+. Some exceptions may apply, per the restaurant.",
   "source_url": "https://villagedrafthouse.com/wednesday-is-draft-night/",
   "source_name": "Village Draft House (official page)",
   "confidence": "high",
   "topics": [
    "happy-hour"
   ],
   "verified_on": "2026-10-17",
   "featured": false,
   "start_date": null,
   "end_date": null,
   "address": ""
  }
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}