Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to follow Gizmo Brew Works Durham's Facebook page for updates. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Music BingoMondays7 p.m.Free Hammered TriviaSundays: 2 to 4 … [Read more...] about Board Game Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham, more
Food and drink
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Jan. 5
Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the event will be moved to the following Monday. If it's raining the event … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC Jan. 5
Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Both Santa and The Grinch are visiting multiple locations of Ruckus around the Triangle. Visiting with Santa is free at the events. You just pay for your food an drinks. Kids can share their Christmas wish lists and take pictures with Santa. Dinners with the Grinch are ticketed events. $30 (or $25 at the Early Bird pricing) gets you buffet dinner and photo ops with the Grinch. Reservations … [Read more...] about Visit Santa or The Grinch at Ruckus, multiple locations
Baskin-Robbins celebrates 80th birthday with 80-cent ice cream scoops for one day only
You can’t have birthday cake without ice cream! Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is celebrating its milestone 80th birthday on Dec. 7, 2025 and everyone’s invited to the party. Since opening in Glendale, California back on Dec. 7, 1945, Baskin-Robbins started with a bold “31 flavors” promise – one delicious flavor for every day of the month. Founders … [Read more...] about Baskin-Robbins celebrates 80th birthday with 80-cent ice cream scoops for one day only
Monthly Craft Club & Supply Swap at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers on draft, plus draft wine and cider and have a great view of Durham Central Park and Downtown Durham. You can find The Glass Jug Beer Lab's Downtown Durham events on their Facebook page. You can also check their website calendar. Check out our … [Read more...] about Monthly Craft Club & Supply Swap at The Glass Jug Beer Lab in Downtown Durham
The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Dec. 7
The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main Street, Carrboro. Follow The Bazaar on Facebook for updates. Here is the Facebook event for the 2025 … [Read more...] about The Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro Dec. 7
Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Dec. 6
Hillside Church, 201 Culbreth Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, announced on Facebook that it's holding a food pantry event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a drive-thru pantry. You must be in line by noon to be served, but consider arriving after 11:30 a.m. to avoid long wait times. … [Read more...] about Drive-thru food pantry at Hillside Church in Chapel Hill Dec. 6
Sugar and Spice Market at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street, Dec. 6
Oaklyn Springs Brewery can be found at 2912 N Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing operation. Now they work to bring great beer to local neighbors in the Fuquay-Varina area. Oaklyn Springs Brewery hosts many events. You can find events listed on their website calendar or on the brewery's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Taproom … [Read more...] about Sugar and Spice Market at Oaklyn Springs Brewery on North Main Street, Dec. 6
Holiday Toy Swap at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville Dec. 6
Western Wake Farmers Market, at 101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina, is open year-round on Saturdays: Western Wake Farmers Market hosts events throughout the year. You can find them on their Facebook page. Here is one! The farmers' market is hosting a Holiday Toy and Clothing Swap on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Swap your child's outgrown gently used … [Read more...] about Holiday Toy Swap at Western Wake Farmers Market in Morrisville Dec. 6
Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 6
RambleRill Farm, at 913 Arthur Minnis Road, Hillsborough, is hosting a monthly event, Saturday Slowdown, at RambleRill Farm. Several farms join RambleRill Farm to sell their products, as well as local artisans. It takes place the first Saturday of the month, from May to December 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Follow RambleRill Farm on Facebook for updates about each month's event. The … [Read more...] about Saturday Slowdown Market and Open Farm Day at RambleRill Farm in Hillsborough Dec. 6
