Durham Beer Garden, at 812 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a beer garden, bottle shop and event space with an on-site food truck. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and a wide variety of beer, wine, and more. You can find their events listed on Facebook. They're also on Instagram. Upcoming Events OktoberfestSaturday, September 20, 202512 p.m. to 1 a.m.Free Family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings on Monday for dine-in
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Holy Trinity Concert Series in Raleigh — Kurt Tseng, NC Symphony Violist Sept. 8
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2723 Clark Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is presenting a FREE concert series. Holy Trinity Concert Series take place on four dates in fall of 2025. You can find the events listed on Holy Trinity's event calendar. Admission and parking is free. Holy Trinity Concert Series NC Symphony Violist Kurt TsengMonday, September 8, 20257 p.m.Facebook event NC … [Read more...] about Holy Trinity Concert Series in Raleigh — Kurt Tseng, NC Symphony Violist Sept. 8
Weekly comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Flying Saucer, 328 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, offers over 300 beers, including 81 draughts and over 200 in bottles. They're always changing. Flying Saucer also offers food, including sandwiches, sandwiches, soup, pizza, snacks and more. In addition, Flying Saucer offers entertainment. Find their schedule on their Facebook page or website. Here are a couple of recurring … [Read more...] about Weekly comedy at Flying Saucer Raleigh
Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham Sept. 8, and more…
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, at 1104 Broad Street, Durham, in the basement under Joe Van Gogh Coffee, brews craft meads and fruit wines. They also carry North Carolina craft bears, wines, hard ciders, teas, lemonades, kombuchas and more. Dogs are welcome. They host many events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them. Please make sure to check Moon Dog's … [Read more...] about Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham Sept. 8, and more…
Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel has partnered with Durham Art Guild for Artful Evenings: Artist in Residence Series. Every Tuesday evening, starting at 6 p.m., through October 21, 2025, a visiting artist will be working on JB Duke Hotel's lobby, creating a masterpiece in real time. Six different artists will rotate through the series, appearing twice. The artists will work in a variety of media. This is … [Read more...] about Artful Evenings: Live Art on Tuesdays at JB Duke Hotel
Buskers Day at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 13
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting Buskers Day on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. Buskers will be performing in every corner of the 164-acre Museum Park. Wander around and enjoy all the different performances, while enjoying the park and outdoor artwork. Bring some money to put in the guitar case! Want to perform? NCMA is welcoming … [Read more...] about Buskers Day at North Carolina Museum of Art Sept. 13
Dia de Oakwood Flower Making Workshops at Dix Park
In partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources & the North Carolina Museum of Art, Dia de Oakwood enters its third year as a cultural and educational arts project. Rooted in the traditions of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican tradition that celebrates family and ancestry. Learn more about Dia de Oakwood. Dix Park is hosting several unique … [Read more...] about Dia de Oakwood Flower Making Workshops at Dix Park
Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 North Roxboro Street in Durham, has a mission of reaching out to the community and providing a safe, clean, peaceful atmosphere for people to come and enjoy a good cup of coffee, music, games and fun. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse is an outreach ministry of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everything, from the music to the coffee and desserts, is on a donation … [Read more...] about Free concerts at Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse in Durham
Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor in October — tons of demos
Cedar Creek Gallery, at 1150 Fleming Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina, sells and displays the work over 200 accomplished craftspeople. It's a gallery, a museum, a nursery and a community of working studio craftspeople. You can bring the whole family and not only shop for art, but also enjoy a picnic on the landscaped grounds. Cedar Creek Gallery is hosting their Pottery and Glass Festival from … [Read more...] about Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor in October — tons of demos
Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on Sept. 21
Code Wiz Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Road, Suite 133, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a free open house on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Experience hands-on demos in Robotics, Minecraft & Roblox Coding, Game Development, AI, and more. See how Code Wiz helps kids build creativity, problem-solving, and real-world tech skills—all while having fun. … [Read more...] about Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on Sept. 21
