Triangle Events Calendar

National Concert Week is May 1-7, 2019. During this time Live Nation is making two million tickets to 2,800+ shows in North America available for $20. These are "All-In" tickets, meaning the $20 includes fees. Note: Please ... Read More »

Tijuana Flats is celebrating Cinco de Mayo Weekend with fiestas at all locations. The events will take place Friday, May 3rd, to Sunday, May 5th, 2019. The festivities include events like music and games. In addition, Tijuana ... Read More »

Unleashed's 6th Annual Spring Fling is a fun, free event for families, including the canine family members. It takes place Sunday, May 5th, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue ... Read More »

May 6th through May 11th, 2019, is Nurse Appreciate Week, and Cinnabon is showing its appreciation by offering all healthcare workers a MiniBon Roll or BonBites (4-ct.) for FREE at participating locations. Nurses just need ... Read More »

National Concert Week is May 1-7, 2019. During this time Live Nation is making two million tickets to 2,800+ shows in North America available for $20. These are "All-In" tickets, meaning the $20 includes fees. Note: Please ... Read More »

Durham County Library is hosting many wellness activities in May, 2019. These are all free, but make sure to follow each link for important details, like the intended age range, and to see if you ... Read More »

Durham County Library is hosting many wellness activities in May, 2019. These are all free, but make sure to follow each link for important details, like the intended age range, and to see if you ... Read More »

National Concert Week is May 1-7, 2019. During this time Live Nation is making two million tickets to 2,800+ shows in North America available for $20. These are "All-In" tickets, meaning the $20 includes fees. Note: Please ... Read More »

 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. ... Read More »

Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 206 Broadway Street, Durham, has several free and cheap events coming up: Free Play Simpsons Pinball Every Tuesday after 4 p.m. Durty Bull Brewing Company Tours Every 1st and 3rd Friday 7 p.m. $40, but greatly ... Read More »

Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Rd, #110, Durham, offers 42 rotating taps of craft beer and cider, as well as wine by the bottle or glass. It in addition to the tap room, it has ... Read More »

Townsend Bertram & Company is an outdoor provision company at 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. You can do a lot more there besides shopping for hiking boots and backpacks. They also host yoga classes, hikes, films, ... Read More »

The Carrboro Farmers' Market is held on the Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street Saturdays year round, and Wednesdays April to November. Saturdays: November to March: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April to October 7 a.m. to ... Read More »

The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, has been promoting creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse for 25 years. They collect materials from hundreds of individuals, businesses, industries, and municipal sources and distribute those ... Read More »

La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, hosts Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday, from April 10th to October 16th, 2019,  from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great ... Read More »

The Raleigh Garden Club will hold its Plant and Gift Sale on Mother's Day Weekend, from Thursday, May 9th, to Saturday, May 11th, 2019, at Historic Polk House, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each ... Read More »

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students ... Read More »

Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from ... Read More »

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students ... Read More »

NC By Train is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad by offering $1 train tickets on the Piedmont route, between Raleigh and Charlotte  (and seven stations in between, including Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, ... Read More »

May is Bike Month and there are events all over the Triangle aimed at celebrating bike riding and encouraging more people to ride. Read about some of the Bike Month events going on in Durham. In ... Read More »

Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, is holding its 2019 Winter Open Nursery and Garden Days Fridays through Sundays, February 22nd through March 3rd. Explore the 10-acre botanical gardens and take advantage of free ... Read More »

The Raleigh Garden Club will hold its Plant and Gift Sale on Mother's Day Weekend, from Thursday, May 9th, to Saturday, May 11th, 2019, at Historic Polk House, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each ... Read More »

NC By Train is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad by offering $1 train tickets on the Piedmont route, between Raleigh and Charlotte  (and seven stations in between, including Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, ... Read More »

Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, is holding its 2019 Winter Open Nursery and Garden Days Fridays through Sundays, February 22nd through March 3rd. Explore the 10-acre botanical gardens and take advantage of free ... Read More »

Durham NC parrkun is a FREE timed 5K run that takes place every Saturday at 8 a.m. at Southern Boundaries Park, 100 Third Fork Road, Durham. You need to register before your first run. Then bring ... Read More »

Wake Audubon holds a free monthly program, open to the public, the second Tuesday of the month, except for August, at 7:30 p.m., at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Nature Research Center, 121 W. ... Read More »

Moms get a free entrée at all participating locations of Tijuana Flats on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th, 2019. Just mention this offer when you order. Valid in-store only. Limit one offer per guest. Excludes steak and ... Read More »

Kraft has a sweet deal for parents on Mothers' Day, but it's one you're going to have to be quick about. They're paying for babysitters on Mother's Day, up to $100 per family, until they pay ... Read More »

C.A.S.T. (Catch a Sure Thing) is a free program designed for kids with little or no fishing experience. Meet at the visitor center of Jordan Lake State Recreation area, 280 State Park Road, Apex. It's held ... Read More »

May is Bike Month and there are events all over the Triangle aimed at celebrating bike riding and encouraging more people to ride. Read about some of the Bike Month events going on in Durham. In ... Read More »

Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest Flix 4 Kidz, a free movie series for kids. It takes place the second Monday of the month, at 10:30 a.m. The movies are rated G or ... Read More »

Durham County Library is hosting many wellness activities in May, 2019. These are all free, but make sure to follow each link for important details, like the intended age range, and to see if you ... Read More »

Durham County Library is hosting many wellness activities in May, 2019. These are all free, but make sure to follow each link for important details, like the intended age range, and to see if you ... Read More »

The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, has been promoting creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse for 25 years. They collect materials from hundreds of individuals, businesses, industries, and municipal sources and distribute those ... Read More »

 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. ... Read More »

Celebrating more than 50 years of scooping creamy deliciousness, Haagen-Dazs holds its FREE Cone Day on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 for the 13th year. Here's the scoop: Participating Haagen-Dazs shops will be giving customers a FREE scoop ... Read More »

Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 206 Broadway Street, Durham, has several free and cheap events coming up: Free Play Simpsons Pinball Every Tuesday after 4 p.m. Durty Bull Brewing Company Tours Every 1st and 3rd Friday 7 p.m. $40, but greatly ... Read More »

The 50th Annual Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 18th, 2019, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Drive, Durham. It's free to attend. This family oriented ... Read More »

Townsend Bertram & Company is an outdoor provision company at 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. You can do a lot more there besides shopping for hiking boots and backpacks. They also host yoga classes, hikes, films, ... Read More »

The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, has been promoting creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse for 25 years. They collect materials from hundreds of individuals, businesses, industries, and municipal sources and distribute those ... Read More »

La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, hosts Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday, from April 10th to October 16th, 2019,  from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great ... Read More »

21c Museum Hotel Durham, 111 North Corcoran Street, Durham, features several art galleries that are open to the public, at no cost, to visit. Current exhibits: Portraying Power and Identity: A Global Perspective Disrupting Homogeny reNautilus The ... Read More »

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students ... Read More »

Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from ... Read More »

The third Thursday of every month, from April to October, 2019 Food Truck Thursday will take place at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N. First Avenue, Knightdale. There will be one food truck for lunchtime, 11:30 a.m. ... Read More »

Music at Midday is a free concert series that takes place Thursdays from May 9th, 2019, through May 30th, from noon to 1 p.m., at Centennial Plaza, the gateway to the Wake Forest Town Hall, ... Read More »

Bike Durham is an organization devoted to making Durham more bike friendly. May is Bike Month and there are a number of events scheduled, including organized group rides, a bike-in movie, festivals and bike rodeos. Check out ... Read More »

Bike Durham is an organization devoted to making Durham more bike friendly. May is Bike Month and there are a number of events scheduled, including organized group rides, a bike-in movie, festivals and bike rodeos. Check out ... Read More »

Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham, invites the public to Tasting at Ten, a free coffee tasting session, every Friday at 10 a.m. Follow the above link and you'll ... Read More »

Work in the RTP and looking for lunch? Every weekday there's a food truck at The Frontier, 800 Park Office Drive, RTP, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, same time, Fidelity Investments and The ... Read More »

Durham NC parrkun is a FREE timed 5K run that takes place every Saturday at 8 a.m. at Southern Boundaries Park, 100 Third Fork Road, Durham. You need to register before your first run. Then bring ... Read More »

The Art Market at Vega Metals is an outdoor market on Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in downtown Durham, at 214 Hunt Street. The market hosts vendors selling locally-made art, as well ... Read More »

  Cecy's Gallery & Studios, at 417 Foster Street, Durham, is a multi-artist retail gallery and artist studio space in the heart of Downtown Durham. Cecy's showcases artwork by some of the Triangle's most talented artists in ... Read More »

Got to be NC Festival will offer "three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style" May 17th, 2019, through May 19th. Festival Gate Hours Friday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ... Read More »

C.A.S.T. (Catch a Sure Thing) is a free program designed for kids with little or no fishing experience. Meet at the visitor center of Jordan Lake State Recreation area, 280 State Park Road, Apex. It's held ... Read More »

Got to be NC Festival will offer "three great days of down-home celebration North Carolina-style" May 17th, 2019, through May 19th. Festival Gate Hours Friday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ... Read More »

Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival is once again bringing art, music, kids' activities and entertainment to downtown Raleigh. This is a free festival. Artsplosure will take place the weekend of May 18th and 19th, 2019.  Over 180 ... Read More »

On Monday, May 20th, 2019, Washington D.C. based restaurant and culinary brand CAVA will open the doors of its newest restaurant at 2001 Walnut Street, Cary. Prior to opening day, CAVA will host “Community Day” on ... Read More »

Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater ... Read More »

Durham County Library is hosting many wellness activities in May, 2019. These are all free, but make sure to follow each link for important details, like the intended age range, and to see if you ... Read More »

Durham County Library is hosting many wellness activities in May, 2019. These are all free, but make sure to follow each link for important details, like the intended age range, and to see if you ... Read More »

Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a growing number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, many require pre-registration. Follow the links to register. Find ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

On Tuesday, May 21st, 2019, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., IHOP is offering a short stack of its buttermilk pancakes for just $1 at participating locations. All proceeds from the the sale of short stacks ... Read More »

Valor Games is a sports competition for veterans and military members with disabilities. Registration for athletes is filled up, but it's free to spectate. The competition takes place Tuesday, May 21st, and Wednesday, May 22nd, ... Read More »

 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

Townsend Bertram & Company is an outdoor provision company at 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. You can do a lot more there besides shopping for hiking boots and backpacks. They also host yoga classes, hikes, films, ... Read More »

Valor Games is a sports competition for veterans and military members with disabilities. Registration for athletes is filled up, but it's free to spectate. The competition takes place Tuesday, May 21st, and Wednesday, May 22nd, ... Read More »

Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a growing number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, many require pre-registration. Follow the links to register. Find ... Read More »

Museum of Life + Science, at 433 West Murray Avenue in Durham, is an interactive science park on 84 acres. It includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory, and 60 species of live ... Read More »

SONIC Drive-In is offering corn dogs for just 50 cents each on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019, at participating locations. (Any add-ons are extra.) There’s no limit, so every family member can bite into a dog ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

The MakerLab is a place created by Durham County Library where community members can try out technologies like 3D printing, Cubelets, BeeBots, watercolor bot and much more, for free. The MakerLab is located at Northgate Mall, ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham, invites the public to Tasting at Ten, a free coffee tasting session, every Friday at 10 a.m. Follow the above link and you'll ... Read More »

Work in the RTP and looking for lunch? Every weekday there's a food truck at The Frontier, 800 Park Office Drive, RTP, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, same time, Fidelity Investments and The ... Read More »

Southern Season, at University Place, 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, is a destination for specialty foods. It features specialty food products, chocolate and candy, wine and beer, coffee and tea, prepared foods from the deli ... Read More »

Ace Hardware has announced that it's giving away one million American-made American flags on Saturday, May 25th, 2019. From the press release: In the true spirit of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is once again collaborating with the ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

Durham NC parrkun is a FREE timed 5K run that takes place every Saturday at 8 a.m. at Southern Boundaries Park, 100 Third Fork Road, Durham. You need to register before your first run. Then bring ... Read More »

The Art Market at Vega Metals is an outdoor market on Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in downtown Durham, at 214 Hunt Street. The market hosts vendors selling locally-made art, as well ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and ... Read More »

Southern Village, 400 Market Street, Chapel Hill, boasts a very full calendar in the warmer months, with an exciting slate of concerts, movies and more. Some of what's happening at Southern Village: Live music series on ... Read More »

Weaver Street Market,  a community owned grocery, has three locations. The Carrboro location is hosting free outdoor music series starting this spring, and we'll see about the other locations! Weaver Street Market locations Weaver Street Carrboro 101 E. ... Read More »

If you're traveling on Memorial Day Weekend, you can save $5 at Pilot Flying J travel centers. Pilot Flying J has declared Friday, May 24th, to be National Road Trip Day. Get the Pilot Flying J app, ... Read More »

Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, 19th-century historic farmstead with a mission to interpret North Carolina's agricultural heritage and rural history via educational programs, special events and exhibits. The park includes plenty of ... Read More »

The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 27th, 2019, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. Guided tours of ... Read More »

Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 206 Broadway Street, Durham, has several free and cheap events coming up: Free Play Simpsons Pinball Every Tuesday after 4 p.m. Durty Bull Brewing Company Tours Every 1st and 3rd Friday 7 p.m. $40, but greatly ... Read More »

 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all their events here. ... Read More »

Durty Bull Brewing Company, at 206 Broadway Street, Durham, has several free and cheap events coming up: Free Play Simpsons Pinball Every Tuesday after 4 p.m. Durty Bull Brewing Company Tours Every 1st and 3rd Friday 7 p.m. $40, but greatly ... Read More »

Start spring, 2019, off the right way with FREE fitness clases at Pullen Par,, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh. These classes give you a chance to see what local fitness providers have to offer, and to figure ... Read More »

Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Rd, #110, Durham, offers 42 rotating taps of craft beer and cider, as well as wine by the bottle or glass. It in addition to the tap room, it has ... Read More »

Townsend Bertram & Company is an outdoor provision company at 200 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. You can do a lot more there besides shopping for hiking boots and backpacks. They also host yoga classes, hikes, films, ... Read More »

The Scrap Exchange, 2050 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, has been promoting creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse for 25 years. They collect materials from hundreds of individuals, businesses, industries, and municipal sources and distribute those ... Read More »

La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, 610 Market St in Chapel Hill, hosts Wine Down Wednesday every Wednesday, from April 10th to October 16th, 2019,  from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mingle, sip, and enjoy great ... Read More »

21c Museum Hotel Durham, 111 North Corcoran Street, Durham, features several art galleries that are open to the public, at no cost, to visit. Current exhibits: Portraying Power and Identity: A Global Perspective Disrupting Homogeny reNautilus The ... Read More »

The 32rd REX Hospital Open takes place from May 30th through June 2nd, 2019, at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation, 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive, Raleigh. Tickets for spectators are $10 for one day's admission. Or ... Read More »

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, offers free admission on Thursdays and on select Sundays. It also hosts some free events. Normally admission is: $7 Adults $5 Seniors (65 and older) $4 Non-Duke students ... Read More »

Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from ... Read More »

Music at Midday is a free concert series that takes place Thursdays from May 9th, 2019, through May 30th, from noon to 1 p.m., at Centennial Plaza, the gateway to the Wake Forest Town Hall, ... Read More »

On the 31st of every month enjoy a single scoop of ice cream (in a cup or cone) for $1.70 at participating locations. (Waffle cones and toppings are extra.) The popular ice cream shop will serve ... Read More »

The 32rd REX Hospital Open takes place from May 30th through June 2nd, 2019, at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation, 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive, Raleigh. Tickets for spectators are $10 for one day's admission. Or ... Read More »

Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, 812 Mallard Avenue in Durham, invites the public to Tasting at Ten, a free coffee tasting session, every Friday at 10 a.m. Follow the above link and you'll ... Read More »

Work in the RTP and looking for lunch? Every weekday there's a food truck at The Frontier, 800 Park Office Drive, RTP, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, same time, Fidelity Investments and The ... Read More »