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 and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
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Triangle Restaurant Week: Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 — restaurants announced
Triangle Restaurant Week is returning soon! Restaurants all over the Triangle are participating, each offering a special meal at a special fixed pricing. It will take place from January 26 to February 1, 2026. Please also check out our whole calendar of food and drink deals in the Triangle. Pricing for the event is $15 for a 3-course lunch, and $25-$50 for a 2-3 – course … [Read more...] about Triangle Restaurant Week: Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 — restaurants announced
Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 23-25
Downtown Raleigh Home Show will be at Raleigh Convention Center from January 23 to 25, 2026. Save 50% on tickets with promo code CHEAP. Three days only to shop, compare & save on kitchens, baths, flooring & more! Hundreds of local experts under one roof & ready to consult with you on all of the home improvement projects you have planned in 2026. This year’s features … [Read more...] about Save 50% on Tickets to Downtown Raleigh Home Show January 23-25
Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace
A group of Buddhist Monks started an approximately 120-day journey on October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, that will take them 2,300 miles to Washington, DC. UPDATE: Walk for Peace has announced their plans for Day 88, January 21, 2026. This is their planned itinerary. Please know that the times are approximate and can be affected by weather and other factors. Everyone is welcome to visit … [Read more...] about Buddhist Monks’ Walk for Peace
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
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
Big discounts for concerts: Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, more…
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Don't pay full price for concerts if you don't have to! We're listing discounts for concerts in 2026. We will update this page as frequently as we can, but there will still be times when you events on this page have sold out, or the discount is no longer available, or the event is over. We also include tickets for sports events, when there's a discount. When you compare prices, make sure to … [Read more...] about Big discounts for concerts: Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Train, more…
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
