Are you looking for things to do in Raleigh, NC this week? Or Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, or other places in the Triangle? This is a list of things to do in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus surrounding areas, this week, from Monday to Sunday. You'll find festivals, live music and dance, kids' activities, organized hikes, seasonal activities, learning opportunities … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Total Tot Time: free play program in Durham for kids up to age 5 and their parents
Total Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., through May 20, 2026 No RSVP is required. This program is offered by Durham Parks & Recreation. Come and play with your children in the gym! … [Read more...] about Total Tot Time: free play program in Durham for kids up to age 5 and their parents
Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC rescheduled to Feb. 9
UPDATE: The Feb. 2 food distribution has been rescheduled to Feb. 9. Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth Street UMC usually hosts free food distributions the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. If it's a holiday, the … [Read more...] about Free Food Distribution at Elizabeth Street UMC rescheduled to Feb. 9
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
Downtown Cary Park: Drop-in Puzzling & Puzzle Swap Feb. 9, and more…
Downtown Cary Park is the central gathering spot for the Town of Cary. It officially opened in November, 2023, and has hosted performances, festivals, fitness classes, movies and much more. The address of Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S. Academy Street. It's bounded by E. Park Street to the north, Walnut Street to the south, S. Walker Street to the east, and S. Academy Street to the west. Cary … [Read more...] about Downtown Cary Park: Drop-in Puzzling & Puzzle Swap Feb. 9, and more…
Carrboro’s Black History Month Events: Concerts, speakers, more…
The Town of Carrboro has some events planned for Black History Month in the month of February, 2026. All are either free or very low-priced and there are events for all ages. These events take place at Drakeford Library Complex, 203 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, unless otherwise specified. You can see all of Carrboro's Black History Month events here. Make sure to follow that … [Read more...] about Carrboro’s Black History Month Events: Concerts, speakers, more…
Free Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh on Mondays
Boxcar Bar and Arcade, 330 West Davie Street, Raleigh, and 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers a huge number of arcade games and pinball machines and console games, as well as air hockey, skeeball, foosball and more. See their whole list of games here. They also host lots of events, including some free ones. This page is for the Raleigh Boxcar location. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade … [Read more...] about Free Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar and Arcade Raleigh on Mondays
Monday Karaoke at The Northside District in Chapel Hill
Northside District, 403 W Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a bar and restaurant open every night from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. It hosts some events too. Recurring Events Both of these recurring events have been announced on Northside District's Facebook and Instagram pages, but please check to verify that there haven't been any changes. KaraokeMondays6 p.m.Free Terrible Trivia with … [Read more...] about Monday Karaoke at The Northside District in Chapel Hill
Olympics Watch Parties (Live and Reruns) at Raleigh Brewing, more
Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Olympics Opening Ceremonies Watch PartyFriday, February 6, 2026Live coverage: 2 p.m.Re-watch: 8 p.m.Free Watch the full Parade of Nations. performances, and Olympic flame lighting! Can't make the first showing? Raleigh Brewing Company … [Read more...] about Olympics Watch Parties (Live and Reruns) at Raleigh Brewing, more
D’s Bottle Shop: Euchre Night Feb. 25, and more
D's Bottle Shop, at 13200 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, is a beer store and wine bar. It features over 500 craft beers from all over the United States and Europe. You can find their events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a couple of events... Upcoming Events Euchre NightWednesday, February 25, 20266:30 p.m.Free Easter Day Adult Egg HuntSunday, April 5, 20264:30 p.m.$5 … [Read more...] about D’s Bottle Shop: Euchre Night Feb. 25, and more
