# RaleighFreebies

> Free stuff, deals & discounts in Raleigh, NC — verified daily. Every listing cites its original source and a 'verified on' date. Coverage: Raleigh, NC, plus labeled Cary/Durham/Wake County picks and national chain deals redeemable locally.

Last updated: 2026-10-17. Machine-readable data: https://raleighfreebies.com/feed.json

## Categories
- [Food & Drink Deals](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/food-deals/): Restaurant freebies, BOGOs, happy hours and chain deals you can redeem in Raleigh.
- [Halloween Freebies](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/halloween/): Free candy, costume freebies, trunk-or-treats and spooky-season deals.
- [Discounts & Free Admission](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/discounts/): Free and discounted admission days, including NC State Fair specials.
- [Free Museums & Attractions](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/free-museums/): Always-free museums, gardens and free-admission days around the Triangle.
- [Kids & Family](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/kids-family/): Kids-eat-free nights, cheap museum hours and free family activities.
- [Free Events](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/free-events/): Free festivals, concerts and community events worth your time.
- [Free Parking & Transit](https://raleighfreebies.com/category/getting-around/): Free downtown parking and fare-free bus rides.

## Guides
- [Free things to do in Raleigh this weekend](https://raleighfreebies.com/free-things-to-do-raleigh-this-weekend/): 5 free events and freebies in Raleigh for Oct 17–18, plus museums that are always free. Each one is checked against its original source.
- [Free museums in Raleigh](https://raleighfreebies.com/free-museums-raleigh/): 7 museums and gardens around Raleigh that are always free, plus free admission days and cheap kids' museum hours. Verified against each museum's site.
- [Raleigh birthday freebies](https://raleighfreebies.com/raleigh-birthday-freebies/): Free birthday drinks, food and rewards you can redeem in Raleigh, with the real terms from each company's own site. Terms vary, so here's how they work.
- [Kids eat free in Raleigh](https://raleighfreebies.com/kids-eat-free-raleigh/): 4 verified kids-eat-free and kids-eat-cheap restaurant deals in Raleigh, by day of the week, with age limits and fine print from each restaurant.
- [Raleigh happy hour deals](https://raleighfreebies.com/raleigh-happy-hour-deals/): 4 verified Raleigh happy hours and drink specials, with the days, times and deals taken straight from each bar or restaurant's own page.
- [Halloween freebies in Raleigh (2026)](https://raleighfreebies.com/halloween-freebies-raleigh-2026/): 13 verified Halloween 2026 freebies in Raleigh: free trunk-or-treats and events, plus free doughnuts, BOGO and Halloween food deals.
- [Veterans Day freebies in Raleigh (2026)](https://raleighfreebies.com/veterans-day-freebies-raleigh-2026/): 4 verified Veterans Day 2026 free meals and military deals in Raleigh, confirmed on each company's own 2026 page, plus local events.

## Current listings
- [Free Shake Shack burger with code SCARYGOOD](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/shake-shack-scarygood/): Free sandwich with $10 minimum purchase. Mon Oct 12 – Sat Oct 31 · During store hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://shakeshack.com/blog/our-food/scary-good-deals-are-back-this-october-at-shake-shack
- [Olive Garden Never-Ending Pasta Bowl from $14.99](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/olive-garden-never-ending-pasta/): From $14.99; protein toppings extra. Mon Aug 31 – Sun Nov 22 · Restaurant hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.olivegarden.com/specials/never-ending-pasta-bowl
- [$3 Original Glazed dozen with any dozen at Krispy Kreme](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/krispy-kreme-3-dollar-dozen/): $3 add-on dozen with purchase of any dozen. Tue Oct 6 – Sat Oct 31 · Shop hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/halloween
- [Kids 5 and under free at the NC State Fair](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/state-fair-kids-free/): Free (5 and under). Thu Oct 15 – Sun Oct 25 · Daily; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/buy-tickets-now
- [Free entry to NCMA's Ancient Nubia exhibition (one day)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/ncma-nubia-community-day/): Free. Sun Oct 18 · 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (sensory-friendly hour 9-10 a.m., registration recommended). Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://ncartmuseum.org/event/ancient-nubia-community-day/
- [Free trick-or-treat with 50 candy stations on Hillsborough Street](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/hillsborough-street-trick-or-treat/): Free. Sun Oct 18 · 2-5 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.hillsboroughstreet.org/events/trick-or-treat-hillsborough-street
- [Free NC State Fair admission for seniors 65+](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/state-fair-senior-day/): Free (65+). Other days seniors pay $5. Tue Oct 20 · Gates 9 a.m.; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/08/special-event-days-bring-added-fun-and-value-nc-state-fair
- [Free State Fair entry for 6 cans of food](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/state-fair-hunger-relief-day/): Free with 6 nonperishable food items. Thu Oct 22 · Gates 9 a.m.; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/special-admission-days
- [Free Jazz'd Up Sundays: Kobi Watkins (Cary)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/jazzd-up-sundays-kobi-watkins/): Free. Sun Oct 18 · Check park calendar for showtime. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://downtowncarypark.com/jazzd
- [State Fair weekday lunch pass (admission refunded)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/state-fair-lunch-pass/): Free admission (refundable $20 cash deposit). Mon Oct 19 – Fri Oct 23 · Weekdays during the fair (Oct 19-23) · Enter after 11:30 a.m.; return card by 1:30 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/ncstatefair/buy-tickets-now
- [Free Museum of Life and Science days for Durham residents](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/life-and-science-durham-community-days/): Free (Durham County residents). Tue Oct 20 · About twice a month (next: Tue Oct 20; then Nov 8, Nov 17, Dec 2, Dec 13) · Museum hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.lifeandscience.org/visit/durham-community-days/
- [Free State Fair admission on Military Appreciation Day](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/state-fair-military-day/): Free with qualifying military ID (+3 guests). Wed Oct 21 · Gates 9 a.m.; ticket booths close 9:45 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/08/special-event-days-bring-added-fun-and-value-nc-state-fair
- [Free Haunted Mushroom Terrarium workshop (teens)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/wake-libraries-teen-terrariums/): Free (supplies included). Thu Oct 22 · 6-7 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-libraries-creep-it-real-october
- [Free Vampire Slime craft for kids](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/wake-libraries-vampire-slime/): Free. Sat Oct 24 · 3-4 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-libraries-creep-it-real-october
- [Free hands-on chemistry fest at Moore Square](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/chemistry-under-construction/): Free. Sat Oct 24 · Noon-3 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/2026-national-chemistry-week
- [Raleigh Retro Gamers Halloween market: free entry + free play](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/rrg-halloween-market/): Free admission. Sat Oct 24 · Noon-5 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighretrogamers.com/2026/09/14/rrg-triangle-town-market-saturday-october-24th-2026/
- [Trunk-or-Treat + free clothing pop-up at Sanderford Road Park](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/sanderford-trunk-or-treat/): Free. Sat Oct 24 · 3-5 p.m. (clothing pop-up 2-4 p.m.) Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/trunk-or-treat-sanderford-road-park
- [Free Krispy Kreme doughnut in costume](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/krispy-kreme-costume-doughnut/): Free, no purchase necessary. Fri Oct 30 – Sat Oct 31 · Shop hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://investors.krispykreme.com/news-releases/news-release-details/krispy-kremer-brings-fans-new-halloween-experiment-limited-time
- [Raleigh Really Really Free Market: take what you need, free](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/raleigh-really-really-free-market/): Free. Sun Nov 8 · Second Sunday monthly (next Nov 8, then Dec 13) · 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (rain date: following Sunday, Nov 15). Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighrrfm.straw.page/
- [Halloween Hoot storytimes with library trick-or-treating](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/wake-libraries-halloween-hoots/): Free. Mon Oct 26 – Sat Oct 31 · Varies by branch (Southgate: 10:30-11 a.m. Oct 27). Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-libraries-creep-it-real-october
- [$7.11 whole pizzas at 7-Eleven and Speedway for Halloween](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/7-eleven-halloween-pizza/): $7.11 per whole pizza (members). Fri Oct 30 – Sat Oct 31 · Store hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp-press-releases/7-eleven-inc-serves-up-sweet-savory-and-spooky-favorites-for-halloween
- [FoodeesFest: free admission + daily free-meal drawing](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/foodees-fest-triangle-town-center/): Free admission; food costs extra. Fri Oct 30 – Sun Nov 1 · Fri 1-9 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foodeesfest-raleigh-north-carolina-40-food-trucks-and-craft-vendors-tickets-1986825878687
- [Chipotle Boorito returns on Halloween](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/chipotle-boorito-2026/): Discounted entrée (price TBA by Chipotle). Sat Oct 31 · TBA. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2026-09-28-CHIPOTLE-SUMMONS-THE-RETURN-OF-MARGARITAS-IN-THE-COUNTDOWN-TO-BOORITO
- [Halloween Trunk-or-Treat & Pumpkin Parlor](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/top-greene-trunk-or-treat/): Free. Sat Oct 31 · 3-6 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/news/trunk-or-treat-and-pumpkin-parlor
- [Moe's Southwest Grill Halloween BOGO entrée](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/moes-halloween-bogo/): Second entrée free (lesser-priced item). Sat Oct 31 · In store on 10/31; rewards members 10/30-11/1. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.moes.com/offers
- [First Friday Market & free outdoor movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/first-friday-market-movie-nov/): Free. Fri Nov 6 · Market 5-9 p.m.; music 5:30; movie 6:30 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/first-friday-market-and-movie-2
- [Free Marbles admission for Bank of America cardholders](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/marbles-museums-on-us/): Free (cardholder only). Sat Nov 7 – Sun Nov 8 · First full weekend monthly · Museum hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
- [Free sensory-friendly Dueling Dinosaurs mornings](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/naturalsciences-sensory-dinos/): Free ($0 tickets; registration encouraged, not required). Sun Nov 8 – Sun Dec 13 · Second Sunday monthly through Dec 13, 2026 · 10 a.m.-noon. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://naturalsciences.ticketapp.org/portal/product/139/event/340210b0-bdd4-42c7-9393-b5b3d4276ad4
- [Free brunch honoring Raleigh's veterans at John Chavis Community Center](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/raleigh-veterans-brunch-2026/): Free for veterans ($5 for guests). Tue Nov 10 · 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parks-and-recreation/events/join-us-we-honor-raleighs-veterans
- [Free Veterans Day meal at Chili's](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/chilis-veterans-day-free-meal/): Free meal (select entrées). Wed Nov 11 · Restaurant hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.chilis.com/restaurant-events/veterans-day
- [Free buffet for military on Veterans Day at Golden Corral](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/golden-corral-military-appreciation-night-2026/): Free for veterans, active duty, retirees, Guard & Reserve. Wed Nov 11 · 4 p.m.-close. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.goldencorral.com/military-appreciation/
- [$5 drafts all day Monday at Flying Saucer](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/flying-saucer-five-dollar-mondays/): $5 drafts. Mondays ($5 every draft); Sundays ($5 local beers) · All day. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.beerknurd.com/raleigh-flying-saucer/
- [99-cent kids' meals Tuesdays at Carolina Ale House](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/carolina-ale-house-kids-night/): $0.99 kids' meal with entrée purchase. Every Tuesday · 5-9 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.carolinaalehouse.com/events/kids-night-tuesdays
- [Free Everyday Value Slam on your birthday at Denny's](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/dennys-birthday-value-slam/): Free (rewards members). Yearly, birthday reward · Restaurant hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://dennys.com/news/ditch-resolutions-keep-savings-dennys-launches-new-slammin-meal-deals-starting-599
- [Free Starbucks drink or food item on your birthday](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/starbucks-birthday-reward/): Free (rewards members). Yearly, on your birthday · Café hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.starbucks.com/terms/rewards/
- [Free admission at Duke's Nasher Museum of Art (Durham)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/nasher-free-admission/): Free (parking $2/hr). Tuesday-Sunday · Tue-Sat 10-5 (Thu to 9), Sun 12-5. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://nasher.duke.edu/hours-admission/
- [Free admission at Sarah P. Duke Gardens (Durham)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/duke-gardens-free/): Free (parking $2/hr via Blue Spot). Daily · 8 a.m.-sunset. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://gardens.duke.edu/visit/
- [Free admission at the Ackland Art Museum (Chapel Hill)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/ackland-free-admission/): Free (metered/deck parking nearby). Wednesday-Sunday · Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5; 2nd Friday until 9 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://ackland.org/visit/
- [Free admission at the Museum of Durham History](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/museum-of-durham-history-free/): Free. Tuesday-Sunday · Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.museumofdurhamhistory.org/visit
- [Free admission at the NC Museum of Art + Museum Park](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/ncma-free-admission/): Free. Galleries Wed-Sun; park daily · Galleries 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; park dawn-dusk. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://ncartmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
- [Free admission at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/naturalsciences-free-admission/): Free (donations welcome). Tuesday-Sunday · 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.naturalsciences.org/plan-your-visit/faq
- [Free cup of queso or guac for your birthday at Moe's](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/moes-birthday-queso/): Free (rewards members). Yearly, birthday reward · Restaurant hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.moes.com/offers
- [Free docent tours at NCMA every weekend](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/ncma-public-tours/): Free. Saturdays & Sundays (listed through Nov 22) · 1-2 p.m. tour; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Art on the Dot. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://ncartmuseum.org/series/public-tour/
- [Free food-scrap composting drop-off at Wake farmers markets](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/wake-farmers-market-free-composting/): Free. During market hours (Midtown: Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon through Oct 31) · Market hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/health-human-services/programs-assistance/food-and-nutrition-services/shop-farmers-market
- [Free parking in downtown Raleigh city decks](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/downtown-free-parking/): Free (then $3/hr, max $21/day on weekdays). Ongoing · Weekdays: first 2 hrs free; nights & weekends free. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://raleighnc.gov/parking/services/two-hour-parking-downtown-raleigh
- [Half-price Marbles Kids Museum after 3 p.m. weekdays](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/marbles-play-late-for-less/): $4.75 advance / $6.25 day-of. Monday-Thursday after 3 p.m. (weekdays the museum is open) · After 3 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://marbleskidsmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/
- [Half-price appetizers at The Big Easy downtown](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/big-easy-happy-hour/): Half-price appetizers + drink specials. Monday-Thursday · 4-6 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.bigeasync.com/happyhour
- [Half-price apps at Element Gastropub](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/element-gastropub-happy-hour/): Half-price appetizers + drink specials. Monday-Friday · 2-6 p.m. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://elementgastropub.com/happy-hour-raleigh
- [Kids eat free Mondays at Outback Steakhouse](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/outback-kids-eat-free-mondays/): Free kids' meal with adult entrée. Every Monday · Restaurant hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.outback.com/offers/Kids-Eat-Free
- [Kids eat free Sundays at Players Retreat](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/players-retreat-kids-eat-free/): Free kids' meal with adult entrée. Every Sunday, open to close · Open-close. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://playersretreat.com/2026/01/09/kids-eat-free-sundays-at-players-retreat/
- [Moe's Rewards: free kids' meal with an entrée (weekly reward)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/moes-kids-eat-free-rewards/): Free kids' meal with entrée (rewards members). Weekly reward in the Moe Rewards app · Restaurant hours. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://www.moes.com/offers
- [Ride GoRaleigh buses free (kids, teens, seniors, income-qualified)](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/goraleigh-free-fares/): Free for eligible riders; $1.25 regular. Ongoing. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://goraleigh.org/goraleigh-fares-passes
- [Wednesday Draft Day: $5 drafts at Village Draft House](https://raleighfreebies.com/deal/village-draft-house-wednesday/): $5 drafts. Every Wednesday · All day. Verified 2026-10-17. Source: https://villagedrafthouse.com/wednesday-is-draft-night/

## Pages
- [About](https://raleighfreebies.com/about/)
- [Submit a deal](https://raleighfreebies.com/submit/)
- [Feature your business](https://raleighfreebies.com/feature-your-business/)
- [Subscribe](https://raleighfreebies.com/subscribe/)