The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make sure to follow each link to register. Events at Cary Arts Center A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip ShearinSaturday, February 14, 20267 p.m.Cary Arts Center101 Dry Avenue, … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
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Lunar New Year 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Triangle
The Lunar New Year takes place February 17, 2026, and is celebrated for several weeks, starting in late January. Although commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, it's also celebrated in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Korea. 2026 is the Year of the Horse in most Asian countries! If you were born in 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954, or 1942, after the Lunar New Year (late … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year 2026 — how to celebrate the Year of the Horse in the Triangle
Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Super Bowl watch parties, order-ahead feasts and game-day food deals
Looking for a place to watch Super Bowl in 2026 in the Triangle without spending a football field of money? Or do you want to watch from the comfort of home, but with great deals on food? We've put together a list of local Super Bowl watch parties, as well as a list of sports bars, and restaurants that are offering take-home feasts for Super Bowl Sunday. Plus some special food deals. So, read on … [Read more...] about Super Bowl watch parties, order-ahead feasts and game-day food deals
February in the Triangle — the top things to do in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
There's lots of fun packed into the 28 days of February, 2026! Plan your month with this list of the top things to do this February in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle. We are highlighting several major events (or groups of events) this month. After the highlights, check out the full calendar of February events. Of course, we focus on the "free and cheap" here, … [Read more...] about February in the Triangle — the top things to do in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
60 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2026
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We're put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2026, as well as a few places that have a focus on African American … [Read more...] about 60 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2026
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Day in the Triangle
Learn about holiday hours at County facilities, City and Town services, ABC Stores and grocery stores. This post is updated throughout the year to provide information on hours for various holidays. So you might see some information that doesn't relate to the current holiday. We haven't listed every municipality in the Triangle, because there are so many. Go to your town's website or social … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Day in the Triangle
MLK Day events in the Triangle 2026
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and surrounding areas, in 2026. Please follow each link for the necessary details, to register, and to check for any changes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 19, 2026, but not all the events take place on that day. We are highlighting a few events, but please scroll down or … [Read more...] about MLK Day events in the Triangle 2026
January in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
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Welcome to 2026! Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Triangle, there is plenty to do in January. Art walks, Lunar New Year celebrations, Three Kings Day celebrations, Martin Luther King Day events and more all takes place in January. We're highlighting several major events this month. But then, scroll down for our huge … [Read more...] about January in the Triangle — the top things to do this month
