The Triangle events calendar features free and cheap things to do every day in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and elsewhere in the Triangle. Think there's nothing to do? Look at this list to get some ideas. You'll find concerts, festivals, fitness events, and much more.
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We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. In addition, we can not guarantee that all events adhere to the safety measures that are necessary at this time, so we encourage you to ask any questions of the organizer, to make your best decision, and to stay safe.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
You might also be interested in one of these more specific calendars:
- Free things to do this week in the Triangle
- Free and cheap kids' events in the Triangle
- Live music around the Triangle
- Free museum days
- Triangle brewery calendar
Today: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Tomorrow: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Restaurant Week | All Day | $15.00-35.00 | |
| Krispy Kreme Flavor Friday: 16 Minis (Chocolate Glazed or Original Glazed) for $7.99 | All Day | $7.99 | Krispy Kreme — Multiple locations |
| Astronomy Days -- Virtual festival with N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences | All Day | FREE | Virtual |
| Krispy Kreme: Donate blood and get free dozen doughnuts | All Day | FREE | Krispy Kreme — Multiple locations |
| Donate blood in January and get a free coffee and donut at Dunkin' | FREE | Various locations | |
| Early Birds at Prairie Ridge | 7:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Prairie Ridge Ecostation (North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh |
| Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Mordecai Historic Park |
| Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residents | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Life+Science, Durham |
| Free walking tours of Chapel Hill | 3:00 pm | FREE | Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill |
| Bombshell's 8 Year Anniversary Party | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
| Afrolatinidad: An Art Exhibition Opening at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Diamante Arts & Cultural Center, Raleigh |
| Fourth Friday Fire | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Point on the Eno, Durham |
| Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham |
| Live music: String Theory | 8:00 pm | FREE | Nickelpoint Brewing Co., Raleigh |
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Sunday, January 30, 2022
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Restaurant Week | All Day | $15.00-35.00 | |
| Astronomy Days -- Virtual festival with N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences | All Day | FREE | Virtual |
| Krispy Kreme: Donate blood and get free dozen doughnuts | All Day | FREE | Krispy Kreme — Multiple locations |
| Donate blood in January and get a free coffee and donut at Dunkin' | FREE | Various locations | |
| Donation-based yoga for all levels ($10 is suggested) | 11:00 am | FREE | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh |
| Bootcamp and Brews with Camp Gladiator RDU | 11:00 am | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt |
| Bombshell's 8 Year Anniversary Party | 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
| Live music: Back to the Garden | 2:00 pm | FREE | Nickelpoint Brewing Co., Raleigh |
| School of Rock Chapel Hill Presents House Band Sunday Session | 2:00 pm | FREE | Local 506, Chapel Hill |
| Free walking tours of Chapel Hill | 3:00 pm | FREE | Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill |
| Bluegrass Jam Open Mic | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary |
