Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, is a taproom that features a wide variety of fresh craft beer on tap. Fill up a reusable growler to enjoy after your visit. Growler Grlz also hosts a lot of live events, which you can find on their Facebook page. Here are a few of them... Upcoming Events OktoBEERfest PartySaturday, September 13, 20254 to 7 p.m.Free There will be beer … [Read more...] about Live Music Every Friday Until Halloween at Growler Grlz in Durham, and more
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Swift Night Out on Rooftop of The Durham Hotel Sept. 24
The Durham, 315 E Chapel Hill Street, Durham, Hotel, is hosting Swift Night Out on the rooftop on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a front-row view as large swarms of chimney swifts begin to gather for their annual trip to South America and swarm, dive and roost at sunset into downtown chimneys. New Hope Bird Alliance will be on hand with scopes, binoculars, and … [Read more...] about Swift Night Out on Rooftop of The Durham Hotel Sept. 24
Trivia at Flying Bull Beer Company
Flying Bull Beer Company, at 752 Ninth Street, Durham, North Carolina, was established in 2020. It features its own brews, as well as hard-to-find guest beers and ciders. Flying Bull Beer Company hosts live music, trivia, and more. They offer pretzels and chips, and you're welcome to bring in food from one of the eateries on Ninth Street. Many will deliver to the brewery. You can find their … [Read more...] about Trivia at Flying Bull Beer Company
Free community meal at Elizabeth Street UMC Aug. 26
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. Community Meals Elizabeth Street UMC hosts a free community meal the last Tuesday of every month except for December. The meals take place at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No RSVP is required. Please follow Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Free community meal at Elizabeth Street UMC Aug. 26
Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery Aug. 26 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by The Lost Nomads and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. The next Beer and Bellydance takes place at Fortnight Brewery, 1006 SW Maynard Road, Cary, NC, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by the Lost Nomads and bellydance performances by local … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fortnight Brewery Aug. 26 — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances
Free Yoga at Dix Park in August
Enjoy outdoor yoga at Dix Park in Raleigh. Free yoga classes are held every Monday in August, 2025, from 6 to 7 p.m. Although the classes are free, registration is required and often sells out. Register here. The classes take place at Harvey Hill, Cranmer Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Participants must be at least 12 years old. All minors must be registered and accompanied by a … [Read more...] about Free Yoga at Dix Park in August
Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Raleigh Parks and Oaks and Spokes are holding a free Learn to Ride event on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park, 715 Biggs Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Registration is required. Registration opens on August 13, 2025, at 12 p.m. Volunteers will help participants gain a sense of balance and control on a bicycle, without training wheels, by using … [Read more...] about Learn to Ride — free program to learn to ride a bike at Gipson Play Plaza Aug. 27
Smithfield Oktoberfest October 11
Head to Downtown Historic Smithfield, North Carolina, for Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. This is a free event. Smithfield’s Annual Oktoberfest is back and better than ever! Join us in Downtown Smithfield for a lively, family-friendly celebration of all things German. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, delicious German food, traditional pub games, a vendor … [Read more...] about Smithfield Oktoberfest October 11
Oktoberfest at Compass Rose Brewery, Sept. 20
Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events OktoberfestSaturday, September 20, 20251 to 4 p.m.Free There will be contests, dancing, bratwurst eating competitions, and more! Recurring Events Check back soon. … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest at Compass Rose Brewery, Sept. 20
Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
Raleigh Parks & Recreation is hosting Bye Bye Summer -- Jamaica Edition on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event open to all ages. Register here. Enjoy: Put on your Caribbean Island attire and have a good time! … [Read more...] about Bye Bye Summer — Jamaica Edition at Green Road Community Center Sept. 20
