The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, 2025. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: The Garden is closed on Mondays and University holidays, including Thanksgiving. It's free to … [Read more...] about 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
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Free concerts and more at Duke University Chapel
Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, is often filled with music, and much of the time it's available for the public to listen to, for free. During weekdays, there is typically a 15-minute Carillon recital at 5 p.m. Events at Duke Chapel See all upcoming events on the Duke University Chapel website. Here's some of what's coming up: Día de los Muertos OfrendaFriday, … [Read more...] about Free concerts and more at Duke University Chapel
Concert on the Gregg Museum Lawn: Shirlette Ammons on Oct. 3
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Or jump right to the events! Current and … [Read more...] about Concert on the Gregg Museum Lawn: Shirlette Ammons on Oct. 3
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 3 to Nov 2
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. Visitors are invited to contribute to this sacred Mexican tradition by adding an offering in the form of photographs or objects that represent a departed loved … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 3 to Nov 2
Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at Raulston Arboretum
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a living laboratory for research. The Arboretum is free to visit. Its hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Arboretum hosts many … [Read more...] about Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at Raulston Arboretum
Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Durham Medical Orchestra presents free kids’ concert: Peter and the Wolf Sept. 28
MAGIConMINI: magic convention and festival, with many free classes & shows for families Sept. 20
The 4th annual MAGiCon takes place on September 19-20, 2025, at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival includes events both for magicians and for fans of magic. The convention and festival includes MAGIConMINI, which is for the public on September 20, and features many free classes and shows. Meredith College is at 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. You … [Read more...] about MAGIConMINI: magic convention and festival, with many free classes & shows for families Sept. 20
Nature Tales for Children at North Carolina Botanical Garden
North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, as well as about visiting the Display Gardens, Coker Arboretum and Battle Park. Upcoming Events at North Carolina Botanical Garden Please make sure to follow each link below to register (when required.) Also, please take … [Read more...] about Nature Tales for Children at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Packapalooza is a huge, free, family-friendly block party and street festival welcoming the Wolfpack back to campus. It takes place on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, from Brooks Avenue to the roundabout near the Memorial Belltower, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The whole community is invited to this free street festival. The festival includes music, games, vendors and … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 23
Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
