This is a list of events that are happening 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 so much more. We focus on free and cheap events, but, of course, the definition of “cheap” varies for each person. We … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do this week in the Triangle
Durham
Third Friday Durham Art Walk and Gallery Crawl
Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. The next Third Friday Durham is September 17th, 2021. Third Friday Durham has expanded its footprint across the city from Hayti to 9th Street, from Lakewood to Broad. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. Musicians and … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk and Gallery Crawl
Free days at museums in the Triangle
The Triangle area of North Carolina is rich with museums but you don't need riches to visit them because many are free. And some that aren't free offer free days. Raleigh, especially, as the state capital, has many free museum offerings, but you'll find some in Durham and Chapel Hill as well. Keep in mind that all the free museums welcome donations. Raleigh North Carolina Museum of … [Read more...] about Free days at museums in the Triangle
Canceled: Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo Labor Day Weekend
Durham Central Park’s Food Truck Rodeos normally take place five times a year on Sunday afternoons. Dozens of the Triangle's most popular food trucks gather. It's free to attend. Just pay for what you want to eat. The Labor Day Weekend Food Truck Rodeo has been canceled. Check back soon to learn if the November Food Truck Rodeo will take place. … [Read more...] about Canceled: Durham Central Park Food Truck Rodeo Labor Day Weekend
17 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2021
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Ready to have some fun? Here's a list of free and inexpensive things for kids to do during summer break of 2021. Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap by email? It's the best way to stay up to date on the free and cheap goings-on. Also, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. What else should be on this list? Let us know and we might add it! Also, make sure to check out list of summer … [Read more...] about 17 free and cheap things for kids to do in the Triangle during summer break 2021
Durham Farmers’ Market: Pre-Thanksgiving Market
Durham Farmers' Market, at 501 Foster Street in Durham, is Durham's largest farmers' market. It's open Saturdays all year, and also Wednesdays from mid-April to mid-October. Scroll down for upcoming special events. Also, please check out our big list of farmers' markets throughout the Triangle. Summer Saturday hours (April through November 21, 2020): Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 … [Read more...] about Durham Farmers’ Market: Pre-Thanksgiving Market
Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
Northgate Jams is an acoustic jam session that takes place every Wednesday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Boulevard in Durham. It's free and everyone is invited. The jam session takes place in space 134, across from Ashley Stewart. It's in the space that used to be Chick-fil-A, now referred to by the group as Pick-fil-A. Here's a directory of the mall. Follow the … [Read more...] about Play music with Northgate Jams every Wednesday
Tasting at Ten: Free tasting and tour at Counter Culture Coffee HQ
Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham, invites the public to Tasting at Ten, a free coffee tasting session, every Friday at 10 a.m. Follow the above link and you'll see an Eventbrite link to each week's tasting for you to register at. Each week Counter Culture Coffee will choose a coffee or coffees to feature and a complementary brewing method to … [Read more...] about Tasting at Ten: Free tasting and tour at Counter Culture Coffee HQ
Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
The Carrack Modern Art, 947 East Main Street in Durham, is an artist-centered, volunteer-run, zero-commission exhibition and event space. It hosts a new exhibition every two weeks, as well as frequent performances, workshops and creative gatherings. It's a place to experience fresh, exciting art, and to meet artists, as well as to explore your own artistic inclinations. Here are some free … [Read more...] about Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
Water Balloon contest at Durty Bull Brewing Company
Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 2016 Broadway Street in Durham, is a 15-barrel craft brewery and tasting room specializing in barrel aged and sour beers as well as other unconventional offerings brewed for the residents of The Bull City and beyond. They host frequent events, which can be found on their Facebook page. Here are a few free events coming up: Saturday, July 29th, 3 p.m. to 5 … [Read more...] about Water Balloon contest at Durty Bull Brewing Company
