The Sunday Set is a weekly event on the rooftop of The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. It takes place on Sundays, starting March 15, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. It will be a weekly event, through October. Check thedurham.com/events for any exceptions. The Sunday Set features live DJ sets from 5 to 8 p.m., with rotating DJs. Also $2 oysters, build-your-own-spritz bar ($10), … [Read more...] about The Sunday Set on the Roof at The Durham
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
NC Vintage Bazaar is presenting Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy a vintage market, food trucks, drinks, games and music. Bull City Block Party is free to attend. … [Read more...] about Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market March 29
New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
New Hope Valley Railway, 3900 Bonsai Road, New Hill, is offering its annual Hop Into Spring rides on March 28 and 29, 2026. This is a chance to celebrate all things spring, with a train ride behind the historic locomotive. New Hope Valley Railway is known at Triangle's Train. Ride the train, meet the Easter Bunny and take part in a colorful visual egg hunt, which is an "I Spy" game during the … [Read more...] about New Hope Valley Railway’s Hop Into Spring Train Rides March 28 and 29
Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered gristmill in Wake County. The mill is on the National Register of Historic Places and was restored to working order in 2005. Admission to the park is free. Tours of … [Read more...] about Historic Yates Mill County Park: Mill Open House
Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
MAKRS is presenting the inaugural Around the World, Raleigh Festival on May 30, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Moore Square, 201 S Bount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This festival is free to attend. Around the World, Raleigh celebrates food and cultures from around the globe. It will consist of regional "neighborhood." Walk through Africa, Asia, South America and other areas of the … [Read more...] about Around the World, Raleigh Festival May 30
Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day at the Ma & Pa Festival on May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Fayetteville Street, between Hargett and Davie Streets, in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop local this year for your parents with some of the best local vendors! There will be a DJ and live music keeping the party alive and an interactive lounge section … [Read more...] about Ma & Pa Festival — a Mother’s and Father’s Day Festival May 9
Updated! 50+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
Spring festivals will be blooming in the Triangle! Here's Here's a big list of festivals in spring of 2026 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. Spring festivals include Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations, Holi festivals, art festivals, cultural festivals and much more. First take a look at some of the major spring festivals in the Triangle, but then, keep reading for an … [Read more...] about Updated! 50+ Spring festivals in the Triangle in 2026
Thomas Brown Recital Series presents: Solomon Eichner Apr. 11
Thomas Brown Recital Series presents Solomon Eichner in a concert on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 4 p.m., at University Presbyterian Church, 209 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The concert is free and open to the public. Concert Pianist and Chapel Hill resident Solomon Eichner returns to perform at University Presbyterian an exciting program of youthful exuberant works by many … [Read more...] about Thomas Brown Recital Series presents: Solomon Eichner Apr. 11
Talladega Nights at PBR Cowboy Bar Apr. 17
PBR Cowboy Bar, at 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is presenting Talladega Nights on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is free. No ticket needed. This event features: … [Read more...] about Talladega Nights at PBR Cowboy Bar Apr. 17
Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
Logan's Garden Center at the NC Farmers Market, 1208 Farmers Market Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting its Spring Festival on March 27 and 28, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. This is a “neighborhood” spring celebration, suitable for dogs, families, plant lovers, and anybody looking for a fun atmosphere. Event Highlights: … [Read more...] about Logan’s Garden Center’s Spring Festival March 27 and 28 — giveaways, doorbuster sales, demos, more…
