Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Suggested parking location is in the H lot near the 2000 Lewis Street entrance. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Colleges and Universities
Nasher Museum of Art’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 18: performances, workshops, more
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m. The museum is at 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The celebration is open to the public and free to attend. Guests can enjoy art-making stations, interactive learning experiences, hands-on activities, and special performances throughout the day. A variety of … [Read more...] about Nasher Museum of Art’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 18: performances, workshops, more
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
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
Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 26
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is hosting a Juneteenth Film Screening on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. The Nasher will show the film Daughters of the Dust. The independent film, Daughters of the Dust (1991), written and directed by Julie Dash. Set in 1902 on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina, the film follows three generations of … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 26
Open House for Durham Tech’s new Duke Street North location April 22
Durham Tech is holding an open house for its new Duke Street North location on April 22, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The new location is at 3414 N Duke Street, Durham, North Carolina. This location houses the school's Cosmetology, Esthetician Technology, Natural Hair Care Specialist, Manicuring Specialist, Massage Therapy and Real Estate programs. Members of the public are welcome to sign … [Read more...] about Open House for Durham Tech’s new Duke Street North location April 22
NC State University Earth Fair April 9
NC State University is hosting its annual Earth Fair on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It takes place at Stafford Commons, which is the green space on the north side of Talley Student Union, 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh. The Earth Fair is part of NC Science Festival, which includes hundreds of science events throughout the month of April, all over North Carolina. This is a … [Read more...] about NC State University Earth Fair April 9
Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
NC State LIVE is presenting the premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu's theatre work, Saints and Aints, at James B. Hunt Jr. Library, 1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This work will feature Ahanu's poetry, along with music and puppetry. Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NC State LIVE for the 2024-25 academic year. During his … [Read more...] about Premiere of Poet Dasan Ahanu’s “Saints & Aints” March 28 and 29 — features music and puppetry
Hanes Art Center: Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Hanes Art Center, 115 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hosts some events that are free and open to the public. Check back soon for upcoming events! Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Hanes Visiting Artist Lecture Series: hazel batrezchavezThursday, March 27, 20255:15 p.m.Free hazel batrezchavez is a brown queer artist and … [Read more...] about Hanes Art Center: Visiting Artist Lecture March 27
Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
NC State College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors to the public for a free open house Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a very popular annual event. It takes place at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Dr., Raleigh, North Carolina. Wear closed-toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by adults. No pets allowed. At this event you learn … [Read more...] about Free: NC State College of Veterinary Medicine Open House March 8
