There's nothing better on a warm evening than listening to music outdoors. Here's a list of summer concert series for 2025 in the Triangle. You'll find live music in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Wake Forest, and more. Maybe "summer" stretches a little bit into spring and autumn too. Most of these concert series are family friendly. At many you can … [Read more...] about Day by Day List of Outdoor Concert Series in the Triangle — Updated!
Even more free and cheap stuff to do
Transform gamers into creators — Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on June 22
Transform gamers into creators with Code Wiz. Code Wiz Durham, 7001 Fayetteville Road, Suite 133, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a free open house on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At this event, kids ages 6 to 17 will take part in hands-on coding activities and fun activities, including: … [Read more...] about Transform gamers into creators — Open House with Code Wiz, Durham, on June 22
Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
The Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, due to the N.C. State Fair. More About Raleigh Market The outdoor hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the indoor hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. The … [Read more...] about Raleigh Market at NC State Fairgrounds every weekend
Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event June 22
Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event takes place Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m., at The Grand Ambiance, 7901 Strickland Road, Ste 105, Raleigh, North Carolina. Presented by Kapture the Memory LLC. Admission is free. Come out and experience the ultimate community pop-up event celebrating local small businesses! From delicious food to handcrafted goods, waist beads, and unique … [Read more...] about Hustle & Legacy: A Business Showcase Event June 22
Open Mic Night with Adam Lee Decker at Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest, more
Blackbird Brewery, 3608 Rogers Branch Road #101, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a family-owned, brewer-owned brewery with a 1,000-square-foot taproom, and a 5,000-square-foot outdoor patio and beer garden. You can find their events on the brewery's events calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music in Summer of 2025: Open Mic Night with Adam Lee DeckerSunday, June 22, 20253 … [Read more...] about Open Mic Night with Adam Lee Decker at Blackbird Brewery in Wake Forest, more
Wake Forest Historical Museum: Free guided tours of Calvin Jones House
The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tour the historic Calvin Jones House, explore the exhibits in the new museum building, and stroll through the beautiful gardens. The Calvin Jones House was the first administrative building of Wake Forest College and was saved from demolition by … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Historical Museum: Free guided tours of Calvin Jones House
Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson
Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African-American Museum, at 1202 Nash Street East, Wilson, NC, shares African-American history, art and culture. It's free to visit. The museum holds a free outdoor concert series in the summer. The summer concert series takes place on Sundays from May 4 to Jul 27, 2025, weather permitting, at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the museum. Freeman Round House … [Read more...] about Freeman Round House Summer Concert Series in Wilson
Puzzle Swap at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., more
Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., at 7449 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, is a newcomer to the Raleigh brewing scene. They're hosting events, which you can find on their website or Facebook page. Here are a few events. Upcoming Events Puzzle SwapSaturday, June 22, 202512 p.m.Free Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Stock up for those hot summer days! Music BingoSaturday, June 28, 20257 … [Read more...] about Puzzle Swap at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Co., more
Bluegrass Open Jam at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on Sundays, more
Bond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very full music calendar, in addition to a great beer list. The food truck Bulkogi is there every day that Bond Brothers Eastside is open, offering the Bulkogi Burger, Galbi Basket, Ramen Fried … [Read more...] about Bluegrass Open Jam at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary on Sundays, more
Vocal Arts Ensemble Summer Concert at Duke University Chapel June 22
The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham is presenting their annual summer concert on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 4 p.m., at Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The concert features Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil, sung in Church Slavonic. The Vocal Arts Ensemble of Durham was founded in 1996 by Rodney Wynkoop … [Read more...] about Vocal Arts Ensemble Summer Concert at Duke University Chapel June 22
