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Durham Day at Duke Football Oct. 31 — really cheap tickets for Durham residents, plus free concession voucher!

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Duke Football is celebrating Durham Day and Halloween on Saturday, October 31, 2026! The Blue Devils take on Boston College at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium 110 Frank Bassett Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. but there are pre-game Halloween festivities, so read on... First things first, though, Durham residents get a great deal on tickets! Non-Durham residents pay … [Read more...] about Durham Day at Duke Football Oct. 31 — really cheap tickets for Durham residents, plus free concession voucher!

UNC Jazz Combos Concert Oct 30, and more from UNC Music Department

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. These concerts are always enjoyable. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is also a great resource to the community. The music department … [Read more...] about UNC Jazz Combos Concert Oct 30, and more from UNC Music Department

Lecture in Art History at UNC with Alexander Marr– open to community Nov. 3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting an art history lecture on November 3, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at University Room, Hyde Hall, 176 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The lecture is free and open to the community. The speaker will be Alexander Marr, University of Cambridge. The topic is "Pictorial Intelligence in Renaissance Art: Holbein’s Wit." A … [Read more...] about Lecture in Art History at UNC with Alexander Marr– open to community Nov. 3

38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden

The 38th 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 13 to December 6, 2026. 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 visit, … [Read more...] about 38th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden

Second Sunday Open Studios at Nasher Museum of Art, and more!

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 Studios at Nasher Museum of Art, and more!

2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours

Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, opens for extended hours, 5 to 9 p.m., on the 2nd Friday of every month. Stroll through the galleries featuring highlights from a collection of over 21,000 works of art, browse the Museum Store, and sketch in the galleries using art supplies from the lobby’s art … [Read more...] about 2nd Friday ArtWalk: Extended Ackland Art Museum Hours

Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 2 to Nov 5

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. It's free and open to the public from October 2 to November 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Honor the dead with Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel. This year's Día de los Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel features … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 2 to Nov 5

Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman III at the Gregg Museum: Lakota John on Sept. 16

NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free, limited parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Upcoming Events Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman IIIWednesday, September 16, 20266:30 … [Read more...] about Intergenerational Story Circle Series with Johnny Lee Chapman III at the Gregg Museum: Lakota John on Sept. 16

Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 … [Read more...] about Evening Yoga and Garden Stroll at Raulston Arboretum Sept. 8, and more…

Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22

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 22, 2026, 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 much … [Read more...] about Packapalooza: Free festival at NC State August 22

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