Boxcar Bar + Arcade's third location, at 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers 70+ arcade games, a full bar, including 24 craft drafts, a Neapolitan style pizza kitchen, private event space and more. You can find all their events on their Facebook page. This page is about Boxcar Durham. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh. Upcoming Events Christmas in July PartyFriday, July 18, … [Read more...] about Christmas in July Party at Boxcar Bar & Arcade Durham July 18
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Third Friday Durham Art Walk July 18, including puppets, prizes and more at CCB Plaza
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. This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It's also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant. Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where … [Read more...] about Third Friday Durham Art Walk July 18, including puppets, prizes and more at CCB Plaza
Free live music all Summer long at Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest, and more
Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Road #101, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a family-owned, brewer-owned brewery with a 1,000-square-foot taproom, and a 5,000-square-foot outdoor patio and beer garden. You can find their events on the brewery's events calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music in Summer 2025: The Blood Connection Blood DriveSunday, August 3, 20252 to 6 … [Read more...] about Free live music all Summer long at Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest, and more
Make Your Own Bagru Block Print Coaster at Hub RTP July 19
Make your own Bagru block print coaster on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Horseshoe at Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Drive, Durham, North Carolina. The cost is only $6 per person. Register here. Carve, stamp and print your own coaster using centuries-old Bagru block printing techniques at this hands-on workshop led by local artist Ami Patel of Gallery Box. Horseshoe at Hub … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Bagru Block Print Coaster at Hub RTP July 19
Museum of Life and Science free days for Durham residents July 17
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The exhibits explore a wide range of scientific fields -- physics, zoology, aerospace, weather, sound, and more -- all in a fun, hands-on way. The museum is on 84 acres, with plenty … [Read more...] about Museum of Life and Science free days for Durham residents July 17
Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17
On Thursday, July 17, 2025, McAlister's Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that...FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary -- just walk in and ask for the freebie. You can choose from sweet or unsweet, a combination of sweet and unsweet tea, tea/lemonade, and teas with one flavored shot, or the new limited-time flavor. Limit 1 tea per person in-store. … [Read more...] about Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17
End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Oak City Music Collective and Dix Park are presenting the End of Summer Block Party, a free music and arts festival, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 1 to 11 p.m. It will take place at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park. The address is 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was announced by Oak City Music Collective on Facebook. The festival will feature: The music lineup … [Read more...] about End of Summer Block Party at Gipson Play Plaza: Free music and arts festival Aug. 30
Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Move-A-Bull City is Durham's largest Open Streets event. 1.2 miles of Blackwell, Corcoran and Foster streets will be closed to cars and open for fun. The free event takes place Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 12 to 4 p.m. and is free to attend. From Morehead Avenue on the south end (near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park) to Trinity Avenue on the north (near the start of the Ellerbee Creek … [Read more...] about Move-A-Bull City — Open Streets event in Downtown Durham Oct. 5
Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel Hill July 17
Southern Village, 600 Market Street in Chapel Hill, is hosting a free concert series on Thursday nights in July, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. The concert has no cover charge, but you're encouraged to tip the musicians. The concert takes place on the Village Green. Thursday Night Live Lineup … [Read more...] about Thursday Night Live Music at Southern Village in Chapel Hill July 17
The Raleigh Uke Jam — twice a month gathering
The Raleigh Uke Jam is a music gathering open to all, both beginning and experienced ukulele players. The group meets on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Estill House at the Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, in North Raleigh. They have compiled songbooks of both classic and popular ukulele songs, but feel free to bring along copies of songs that … [Read more...] about The Raleigh Uke Jam — twice a month gathering
