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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Today: Friday, October 18, 2024
Tomorrow: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Event | Time | Price | Location |
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North Carolina State Fair | All Day | $5.00-13.00 | NC State Fairgrounds |
Sip & Sweat with Midtown Yoga | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Durham Food Hall |
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7 | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Duke University Chapel |
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward | 10:00 am | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh |
Sunday Yoga | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh |
Zine Machine Printed Matter Festival | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Durham Armory |
NC Air Hockey Tournament | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | $0-5.00 | Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham |
Boos and Brews Family Fun Day | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest |
Oktoberfest at The Plant | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | The Plant, Pittsboro |
Free Stuff Market Raleigh | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Parking Lot 20, Raleigh |
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Sarah P. Duke Gardens |
Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill |
Dream Moore Market | 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh |
Bluegrass on the Patio | 1:00 pm | FREE | The Mason Jar Lager Company, Fuquay-Varina |
BrewGrass Day | 1:00 pm | FREE | Oaklyn Springs Taproom, Fuquay-Varina |
Howl-o-ween Party | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
Hillsborough Street Trick or Treat Monster Mash | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Hillsborough Street, Raleigh |
Singer Songwriter Open Mic | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | bmc brewing, Pittsboro |
Durham City of Medicine Walking Tour (pay what you want) | 2:00 pm | FREE | Major the Bull |
Open-Mic Night | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh |
Open Mic | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh |
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward | 3:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh |
Bluegrass Open Jam | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary |
String Break Band's Last Hurrah at Fullsteam | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Fullsteam Brewery, Durham |
Live Irish Music | 4:00 pm | FREE | Red Moose Brewing Company, Pittsboro |
Music Bingo at D's Bottle Shop | 5:00 pm | FREE | D’s Bottle Shop and Craft Beer College |
Edward's Battle Haunted House -- free walk-thru attraction raises money for critically ill children | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Edward’s Battle Haunted House, Raleigh |
P&C Holiday Lights Halloween Haunt | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | P&C Holiday Lights, Chapel Hill |
Deadford Manor -- animatronic singing skeleton show in a Raleigh front yard | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Deadford Manor, Raleigh |
Sunday Scaries: Halloween Movie Series | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom |
Monday, October 21, 2024
Event | Time | Price | Location |
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North Carolina State Fair | All Day | $5.00-13.00 | NC State Fairgrounds |
Military Monday: Save 10% Every Monday | 7:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Old North State Food Hall, Selma |
Falling Into Fun | 9:00 am to 10:30 am | $12.00 | Kiwanis Park, Raleigh |
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7 | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Duke University Chapel |
Trail and Treats at Knight Farm Park in Pittsboro | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Knight Farm Community Park, Pittsboro |
Sip & Spin Mondays | 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt |
Arts and Drafts | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fullsteam Brewery, Durham |
Euchre | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | bmc brewing, Pittsboro |
Fall Cornhole League | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom |
Mondays Are For the Dogs | 6:30 pm | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh |
PineCone Beginner's Bluegrass Jam | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Harry’s Guitar Shop, Raleigh |
Views from the Durham -- skywatching | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Durham Hotel |
Karaoke on the roof at Raleigh Beer Garden | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh Beer Garden |
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Event | Time | Price | Location |
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North Carolina State Fair | All Day | $5.00-13.00 | NC State Fairgrounds |
Movie tickets at Alamo Drafthouse: $7 | All Day | Discounted | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema |
Senior Citizen Day at NC State Fair (ages 65+ get in for free) | All Day | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds |
Topgolf: Half-price bays on Tuesdays | All Day | $15.00-30.00 | Topgolf Durham |
Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) | 9:00 am to 5:00 am | FREE | North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill |
Falling Into Fun | 9:00 am to 10:30 am | $12.00 | Kiwanis Park, Raleigh |
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7 | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Duke University Chapel |
Kids Yoga Class at Lake Wheeler Park -- pay what you can | 10:00 am | FREE | Lake Wheeler Park, Raleigh |
Free Yoga at Frontier RTP | 12:00 pm | FREE | The Frontier, RTP |
Family Game Night | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina |
Durham Chess Enthusiasts | 5:30 pm | FREE | Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, Durham |
Yappy Hour | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary |
Acoustic Jam Tuesdays | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | bmc brewing, Pittsboro |
Taco Tuesday Bike Ride | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh |
Stitch and Sip | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP |
Adult Coloring Night | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt |
Bond Brothers Run Club | 6:00 pm | FREE | Bond Brothers Beer Company |
Beginning Line Dance Class | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | $10.00 | Mystic Farm and Distillery, Durham |
Karaoke with DJ Sobel | 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | The Fall Line, Zebulon |
Beer & Banjos in Raleigh | 6:30 pm | FREE | Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh |
Bingo Night | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh |
Board Game Night | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary |
King Trivia Tuesdays | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham |
Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones | 7:00 pm | FREE | Ruckus Pizza — Mission Valley Raleigh |
Yonder Open Mic | 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew (Hillsborough) |
UNC Symphony Orchestra Concert | 7:30 pm | $5.00-10.00 | Memorial Hall at UNC Chapel Hill |