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 and … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in the Triangle this week
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50+ Easter egg hunts and bunny visits in the Triangle in 2026
Easter 2026 will bring many Easter Egg hunts and photo ops with the Easter Bunny! Read on for a giant list of events throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Included in the list of events are many chances for FREE Easter Bunny pictures. Check out a list of places to order Easter brunch or dinner for to go or for delivery. (It will be updated for 2026 soon.) Also, … [Read more...] about 50+ Easter egg hunts and bunny visits in the Triangle in 2026
Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Thinking Philosophy is a free series offered by the Philosophy Department at UNC-Chapel Hill in partnership with Chapel Hill Public Library. It takes place on Wednesdays from February 4 to April 15, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., at Chapel Hill Public Library, Meeting Room B, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It does not take place March 4 and 18, 2026. You can find this series on Chapel … [Read more...] about Thinking with Philosophy: free program with UNC Philosophy Department at Chapel Hill Public Library
Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Hub RTP is hosting a mid-week lunch break concert on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Shuffle will take place March through June, 2026, and then September through October. It's free to attend. There will be a new artist-in-residence featured each month. At the opening event on March 4, 2026, the first 100 attendees will get a free ice cream. The music will take place at 3151 Elion … [Read more...] about Shuffle: Lunch break music series at Hub RTP
Christus Victor Lutheran Church: Free Lenten Gathering Dinners Every Wednesday During Lent
Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1615 E NC Hwy 54, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting free events for the community in February and March, 2026. You can find more information on all of them at christus-victor.org. Lenten Gathering DinnersEvery Wednesday during Lent -- February 25 to March 25, 20266 to 8 p.m.Free Inspired by MLK’s letter from a Birmingham Jail, these events feature a meal and … [Read more...] about Christus Victor Lutheran Church: Free Lenten Gathering Dinners Every Wednesday During Lent
Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Oak City Music Collective and NC State Centennial Campus are presenting a new season of the concert series, Centennial SoundBites. This is a FREE outdoor concert series that takes place on Wednesdays from March 4 to April 29, 2026 from 12 to 1 p.m. No concert is listed for March 18 at the time of this post. The concerts take place at 321 Coffee, 930 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. … [Read more...] about Centennial SoundBites — free lunch-time concert series on Wednesdays
Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
Pullen Dance hosts low-cost ballroom dancing socials on most Wednesday nights at Pullen Park Community Center, 408 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Read on to learn about this weekly event. Pullen Dance's Weekly Dance This long-standing event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., and costs $5 per person. Adults of all dance skills and abilities are welcome to attend. Attendees dance to a … [Read more...] about Ballroom Dancing at Pullen Park Community Center on Wednesdays
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and a week-long celebration of Irish music at Hibernian Pub
Hibernian Restaurants and Pubs bring a traditional Irish pub experience to Raleigh. They combine southern hospitality with an Irish kick. There are two locations of Hibernian Pub: Downtown Raleigh311 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC North Raleigh8021 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC Both locations are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a big way in 2026 St. Patrick's Day Block Party The … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and a week-long celebration of Irish music at Hibernian Pub
Raleigh Little Theatre’s Backstage Night and 2026/2027 Season Announcement on March 11
Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, is holding Backstage Night on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a free event and RSVPs are not required. Visitors can get a tour of Raleigh Little Theatre's historic building, meet experienced volunteers, learn about how this community of theatre-makers collaborate to create theatrical productions and educational classes, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre’s Backstage Night and 2026/2027 Season Announcement on March 11
Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a 3-acre pond with a boardwalk and observation deck. Crowder County Park hosts many family events. Register for programs here. Space is limited … [Read more...] about Crowder County Park: free nature programs, and more, in March
