Durham Chess Club hosts a weekly chess meet-up on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to play and everyone, of every level and age, is invited. Enjoy casual games with a non-competitive, social chess community. Chess sets and clocks are supplied, but players are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Just stop by and … [Read more...] about Durham Chess Club at Durham Food Hall every Wednesday
Hobbies
Free American Mahjong open play at Hops & Flower in Durham on Sundays
Meet up to play Amerian Mahjong every Sunday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Hops & Flower, 2014 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina. The free open-play afternoons are currently scheduled for every Sunday through mid-2027. Here's the Facebook event. Make sure to check to see if there are any changes. Attendees must be able to play mahjong unassisted. Please bring your 2026 card and a set … [Read more...] about Free American Mahjong open play at Hops & Flower in Durham on Sundays
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament at Weaver Street Market Raleigh Sept. 12
Weaver Street Market, 404 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating National Video Game Day with the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament on Saturday, September 12, 2062, at 5 p.m. The tournament will take place in the conference room. 1st place is a $100 Weaver Street Market gift certificate. Announced on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament at Weaver Street Market Raleigh Sept. 12
Bull City Woodshop Open House Aug. 28
Bull City Woodshop, at 1912 E Pettigrew Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a youth centered nonprofit that guides individual development, fosters community connection, and cultivates creativity through woodworking. It offers classes, as well as a Community Open Shop for members. Check their online store for tools, youth-made projects and Bull City Woodshop merch. On Friday, August 28, 2026, … [Read more...] about Bull City Woodshop Open House Aug. 28
Hello Kitty and Friends MiniCon on Aug. 29
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Hello Kitty and Friends MiniCon to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place in the former Macy's space. This is a free event. Items will be for sale, and there may be some activities that require a fee. This is a celebration of bows, friendship, kindness, cute … [Read more...] about Hello Kitty and Friends MiniCon on Aug. 29
CCS Nerd Yard Sale at Triangle Town Center Aug. 30
Charlie’s Collectible Show is bringing CCS Nerd Yard Sale to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will take place in the former Macy’s space. This is a free event. Items will be for sale, and parking is free too. Collectors, fans, and hobbyists will open up their shelves, clear out their stashes, and pass along the … [Read more...] about CCS Nerd Yard Sale at Triangle Town Center Aug. 30
Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22
Get started learning American Mahjong at a free, beginner-friendly class at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. No experience is required, and everything you need will be provided. Registration opens on August 22, 2026, and is sure to fill up. In this class you'll learn the fundamentals, including: By the … [Read more...] about Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22
Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Retro Video Game Expo to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 15 and 16 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. Some activities have a fee. Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds from … [Read more...] about Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Games Together Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly day of video games and tabletop gaming. Games Together Festival features tabletop gaming, a freeplay area for video games, live video game music, special guests, a movie and … [Read more...] about NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
Raleigh World of Hot Wheels Aug. 1 and 2
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Raleigh World of Hot Wheels to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 1 and 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. This is a family-friendly collector experience. Explore a full floor of collecting with vendors who also love the hobby, … [Read more...] about Raleigh World of Hot Wheels Aug. 1 and 2
