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
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Chatham Animal Rescue & Education is presenting a Halloween Yappy Hour on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at The Carolina Brewery and Grill, 120 Lowes Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Admission is $10 which includes two drink tickets and snacks. Bring your pups, your people, and your best costumes for a dog-friendly night of fun, food, and fundraising. There will be a … [Read more...] about Halloween Yappy Hour with Chatham Animal Rescue Oct. 20
Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Woodhaven Church, 4000 Kildare Farm Road, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting their annual fall festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Woodhaven Church Fall Festival: Trunk or Treat, Games, Free Hot Dogs, more…
Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting The Hidden Block Party -- Halloween Edition on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Gateway Plaza, 2409 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event is free to attend and is family-friendly. Costumes are encouraged. The event features: … [Read more...] about Hidden Block Party: Halloween Edition from Raleigh Retro Gamers on Oct. 19
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free, drop-in event, and no registration is required. Parking fees apply. Suggested parking location is in the H lot near the 2000 Lewis Street entrance. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden (D3 … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 19
Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting an outdoor concert series, Jazz'd Up Sundays. It will take place on the Great Lawn Pavilion on select Sundays in September and October, 2025, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This jazz series is produced by Christian Tamburr. It's free and open to the public. Lineup of Jazz'd Up Sundays for 2025 Follow the links below to … [Read more...] about Jazz’d Up Sundays: Free concert series at Downtown Cary Park
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Live It Up Hillsborough is presenting Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat -- Witches and Warlocks on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Costumes are encouraged but not required. The event will take place along Hillsborough Street between Logan Court and Pogue Street, and the adjacent side streets. There will be check-in tables at … [Read more...] about Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat — Witches and Warlocks Oct. 19
Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill — Closed
UPDATE: Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill closed down as of January 1, 2026. Thanks for bringing 2,269 people on 412 tours over 6.5 years! Whether you're new to the Triangle or a long-timer, check out these free walking tours of Chapel Hill. They take place on many Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The start time can differ, and the schedule changes throughout the year. There may be … [Read more...] about Free Walking Tours of Chapel Hill — Closed
Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 18
The folks who bring you Raleigh's International Food Festival are presenting Raleigh's International Wine & Beer Festival on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 8 p.m. at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A wide variety of international wine and beer suppliers are coming to Raleigh for this event. The festival is free to attend. Wine, beer and food will be … [Read more...] about Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival October 18
19th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 18
Full-time and part-time zombies, meet your brethren at the Raleigh Zombie Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at dusk, around 6:30 p.m. The event starts at 7 p.m. Come early for a free family-friendly zombie acro yoga event at 6 p.m.! This is a free, family-friendly event. Meet other undead at Moore Square. The event will start out with a short, Zombie Storytime for the kids, and a … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Raleigh Zombie Walk Oct 18
