- The list below includes 129 free or cheap things to do in or near Raleigh, North Carolina, including 61 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Science Museums, Malls and Family Fun Center.
- From Umstead State Park to North Carolina State University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Raleigh and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cary, Wake Forest, Durham and Apex.
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            R&B crooner sings hits like “I Luv This S***” and “Kissin on My Tattoos” that won him the 2014 Best New Artist Award from BET        
    
    
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            Featuring an open grass field, Mill Bridge Nature Park has several walking trails that lead into the wilderness. The park hosts community events like bluegrass concerts, family movie nights, and classic car shows.        
    
    
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                1441 Beaver Creek Commons Drive, Apex, NC 27502
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            Part of the Regal Cinema chain, the Regal Beaver Creek Stadium 12 is a movie multiplex that shows primarily new releases. The theater offers a variety of refreshment choices, as well as discount matinees.        
    
    
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            Wake Forest's Heritage Park is a neighborhood park that features open green space, playground areas for toddlers and bigger kids with climbing structures and other play equipment, and two picnic shelters.        
    
    
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            Sitting on 224-acres of land, the Thomas E Brooks Park is an outdoor recreational park that includes a baseball field, soccer fields, a walking trail, and picnic shelters. The park also has a playground for children.        
    
    
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            Fuque-Varina's Aviator Brewery produces 16 beers. It also manufactures Crazy Sauce, an award-winning hot sauce sold by the bottle and served at the brewery's two restaurants. Aviator Brewery frequently participates in regional beer brewery contests and is usually recognized as being among the top three competit…        
    
    
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            Nestled on 25 acres, Kelly Road Park offers residents and guests an intimate setting for outdoor recreation. Amenities provide two age-graded playgrounds, baseball field, tennis court, picnic areas and a hiking trail along Beaver Creek.        
    
    
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            Kelly Road Park has 25 acres or park and features a large wooden playground castle for older children, a toddler play area with smaller slides, baby swings, a baseball field, tennis courts, picnic shelter with grills and a greenway trail.        
    
    
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            A working family farm and petting zoo, Winterpast Farm allows people to interact with animals such as sheep, goats, peacocks, chickens, donkeys and more. A hands-on and educational experience, Winterpast Farm welcomes schools and groups.        
    
    
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            A neighborhood bowling alley with a retro feel, Brooks Street Bowl features open bowling with a wide variety of specials and promotions. The alley hosts parties for kids and adults, and sells a range of food and beverages.        
    
    
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            The waterfront Apex Nature Park & Amphitheatre is a family-favorite location in the city of Apex. The park features disc golf, walking trails, picnic areas and a dog park, while the amphitheater presents free movies and concerts throughout the year.