The Patchwork Market features makers and vintage vendors. This market gives the community a chance to meet the makers who create the unique, quality goods. Two large seasonal markets are held at Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham. Admission is free. Find information on their upcoming markets on The Patchwork Market's Facebook page. The Summer Patchwork Market takes place Sunday, … [Read more...] about Summer Patchwork Market at Durham Armory Aug. 10
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Free Summer Concert Series at Fletcher Park: Holly Springs Community Band Aug. 10
Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is hosting a summer concert series in Fletcher Park and Pullen Park the summer of 2025. These concerts are free to attend. They take place on select Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m. through August 10, 2025, and from 5 to 7 p.m. from August 17 to September 21, 2025. Read on for the schedule. Raleigh Summer Concert Series 2025 Check here for any … [Read more...] about Free Summer Concert Series at Fletcher Park: Holly Springs Community Band Aug. 10
Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Second Sunday Open Studio at Nasher Museum Aug. 10
Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro: Zoltar’s Fortune on Aug. 10
Weaver Street Market, a community owned grocery, has four locations. The Carrboro location is hosting free outdoor music series this summer and fall. Weaver Street Market locations Weaver Street Carrboro101 E. Weaver Street, Carrboro919-929-0010 Weaver Street Hillsborough228 S. Churton Street, Hillsborough919-245-5050 Weaver Street Southern Village716 Market Street, Chapel … [Read more...] about Sunday Brunch Music at Weaver Street Market Carrboro: Zoltar’s Fortune on Aug. 10
Capital Squares: Free Square Dance Open House Aug. 12
The square dancing group, Capital Squares, is hosting a Square Dance Open House on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 7 to 8 p.m., at St. James United Methodist Church, 3808 St. James Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, in Carson Hall. Never square danced? Think you've got two left feet? Perfect! You'll fit right in. The open house is a night of fun, music and laughter. Please RSVP on … [Read more...] about Capital Squares: Free Square Dance Open House Aug. 12
Free Yoga classes in Durham Central Park on Tuesdays
Free Yoga classes are held every Tuesday, at 6 p.m., at 9 a.m., April through September 30, 2025, in Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. You Call This Yoga will be offering these free gentle mat yoga sessions in the Durham Central Park Pavilion. Half the classes will be in Spanish and English, and the other half in English only. Please bring a mat and water. … [Read more...] about Free Yoga classes in Durham Central Park on Tuesdays
Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Marbles' Art Bash is a free event for kids in the outdoor Marbles Playway on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a rescheduled date, due to the weather forecast on August 7. Imagine, create and express yourself at Marbles Big Art Bash! Collaborate with local artists and on one-of-a-kind creations and explore hands-on art installations in the Marbles Playway. All outdoor … [Read more...] about Marbles’ Art Bash rescheduled to Aug. 14 — free arts activities for kids
Homeschool History Day at Mordecai Historic Park Sep. 5
Mordecai Historic Park, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Homeschool History Day on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore historic trades and life skills, including demonstrations by a blacksmith, leatherworker, and woodworker. Make historic crafts, play townball, take a special kids' tour of the Mordecai house, and hop on a trolley ride around … [Read more...] about Homeschool History Day at Mordecai Historic Park Sep. 5
Live at the Boxyard Sept. 13: free, interactive art event
Live at Boxyard is a free, interactive event where you can connect with local artists, watch live demonstrations in action, and try hands-on art yourself. It takes place Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This isn’t your traditional gallery visit—this is art you can feel, make, and be part of. This … [Read more...] about Live at the Boxyard Sept. 13: free, interactive art event
Free Produce Giveaway in Durham August 9
The Black Farmers' Market is giving away boxes of fresh veggies grown by farmers from the Black Farmers' Market. The organization announced this event on Facebook. Please make sure to check the Facebook for updates, in case weather impacts this event. The giveaway takes place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 9 a.m., at Southside Church of Christ, 800 Elmira Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. It will … [Read more...] about Free Produce Giveaway in Durham August 9
