Boxcar Bar + Arcade's third location, at 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers 70+ arcade games, a full bar, including 24 craft drafts, a Neapolitan style pizza kitchen, private event space and more. You can find all their events on their calendar or Facebook page. This page is about Boxcar Durham. Find information on Boxcar Bar + Arcade Raleigh. Recurring Events Not Rocket Science … [Read more...] about Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade Durham on Wednesdays, and more
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Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays
Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required. Free to participate. If you have drums, shakers, etc., please bring them, but there might be a few available to borrow. The event is held every Wednesday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. In the … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle at Pullen Park on Wednesdays
Free Acro Yoga Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Every Wednesday, experience free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Acro Yoga is a practice that combines yoga and acrobatics. This class is for all levels, including beginners. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle. Follow the Acro Yoga @ Pullen Park group on Facebook to keep up to date on plans. If the event is canceled … [Read more...] about Free Acro Yoga Wednesdays at Pullen Park
Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. These concerts are always enjoyable. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is also a great resource to the community. The music department … [Read more...] about Free and low-priced concerts with UNC Music Department this fall
Trunk or Treat at Durham Co-op Oct. 24
Durham Co-op, at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting its first Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Besides collecting treats, enjoy live music and crafts. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. They're looking for trunks! Here's the registration form. All “trunkers” will receive a FREE pumpkin as a thank … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at Durham Co-op Oct. 24
Chemistry Under Construction: Free National Chemistry Week Event at Moore Square Oct. 24
Join the NCSU Chemistry Graduate Student Association for Chemistry Under Construction, a FREE, family-friendly celebration of science at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m. Chemistry Under Construction is led by the NCSU Chemistry Graduate Student Association in partnership with Raleigh … [Read more...] about Chemistry Under Construction: Free National Chemistry Week Event at Moore Square Oct. 24
Trunk or Treat at SAFEchild on Oct. 24
SAFEchild, at 2841 Kidd Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy: … [Read more...] about Trunk or Treat at SAFEchild on Oct. 24
Person Street Plaza Block Party Oct. 24: In Celebration of Dolly Parton
Celebrate the life of Dolly Parton at the Person Street Block Party on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It takes place at Edge of Urge, at Person Street Plaza, North Person Street and East Franklin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a FREE event! Check back soon for details! You can expect: … [Read more...] about Person Street Plaza Block Party Oct. 24: In Celebration of Dolly Parton
Durham Fruits 2nd Pride Invitational Oct. 24: Baseball, entertainment, more…
The Durham Fruits are turning TWO, and everyone’s invited to the ballpark! On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12 to 9 p.m., the Durham Fruits 2nd Birthday & Pride Invitational will bring community baseball, queer performance, live music, local vendors, and celebration to Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, Borth Carolina. The day includes: The event is … [Read more...] about Durham Fruits 2nd Pride Invitational Oct. 24: Baseball, entertainment, more…
Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough Oct. 24
Orange County NC Recreation is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. It takes place on the field behind Orange County Central Recreation Center, 302 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. This is a free event, with no registration required. The Spooktacular features: … [Read more...] about Halloween Spooktacular in Hillsborough Oct. 24
