Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m. The museum is at 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The celebration is open to the public and free to attend. Guests can enjoy art-making stations, interactive learning experiences, hands-on activities, and special performances throughout the day. A variety of … [Read more...] about Nasher Museum of Art’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 18: performances, workshops, more
Museums and attractions
Living History in the Park at Moore Square Oct. 10
The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Fall Into History takes place Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. It's free to attend, and no registration is required. (Please note that this is a change of … [Read more...] about Living History in the Park at Moore Square Oct. 10
The Market at NCMA Oct. 4
On the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is a chance to browse and shop for gifts from local artists and artisans while you also enjoy the museum park and the galleries. There is always live music at Market at NCMA. On March 1, The Poetry Fox … [Read more...] about The Market at NCMA Oct. 4
End Paper: Art Book Market at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 20-21, including free workshops, tours, film, more…
End Paper: NCMA Art Book Fair is a celebration of book arts and print communities. On September 20 and 21, 2025, North Carolina Museum of Art presents over 70 vendors and exhibitors who feature original art books, prints, comics, zines, and more for sale. The event is free to attend and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. As well as the art book fair there will be both ticketed and … [Read more...] about End Paper: Art Book Market at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 20-21, including free workshops, tours, film, more…
Thomas in the Garden at New Hope Valley Railway Sept. 13-14
New Hope Valley Railway's annual Thomas & his Friends in the Garden will be held on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, 2025. Visitors to the historic railway museum at 3900 Bonsal Road, New Hill, North Carolina, love the elaborate G scale garden railroad, with its 10 operating tracks. The 1,000 feet of track represent 5 miles of actual sized track. During this special, … [Read more...] about Thomas in the Garden at New Hope Valley Railway Sept. 13-14
North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Please note that on January 11, the Capitol won't be open because of the inauguration. The North Carolina State Capitol, at One East Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is open for visits. It will be open for free guided and self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Capitol: free guided tours on Saturdays
Homeschool History Day at Mordecai Historic Park Sep. 5
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Homeschool History Day on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore historic trades and life skills, including demonstrations by a blacksmith, leatherworker, and woodworker. Make historic crafts, play townball, take a special kids' tour of the Mordecai house. This is a free event. Registration … [Read more...] about Homeschool History Day at Mordecai Historic Park Sep. 5
Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
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
Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
Raleigh Fire Museum, 105 Keeter Center Drive in Raleigh, is open just one day a month to the public, although tours can be scheduled other times. If you'd like to just walk in, though, come by the second Saturday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. It's free to visit. See photos and artifacts that tell the story of the history of firefighting. This is a small museum but it has hundreds … [Read more...] about Visit Raleigh Fire Museum 2nd Saturday of month (for free)
