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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- 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
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Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighDailyDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighDailyDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, ... Read More » First Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk in RaleighEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayImage: Downtown Raleigh Alliance The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food at First Friday Raleigh. It's a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighDailyDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | ||||
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighDailyDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighDailyDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighDailyDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh on December 5, 2025. It will shine each night through January 6, 2026. Illuminate Art Walk will include 22 large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces from local, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the ArtsSaturday, January 10, 2026 Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 10, 2026. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » |
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2025, for the 10th time! Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their Partners 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their PartnersEvery 1 months on the 2nd TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. Monday: Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performances 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performancesEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayThird Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and ... Read More » MLK Weekend in Apex: Black Authors Exhibit 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
MLK Weekend in Apex: Black Authors ExhibitFriday, January 16, 2026 The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from January 16 to 19, 2026. All of these events are free and for all ages. Black Authors Exhibit On Friday, ... Read More » | |||
Opening Reception for The Sofia Davidson Collection 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Opening Reception for The Sofia Davidson CollectionSunday, January 18, 2026 Jewish for Good (Levin JCC) is hosting the opening reception for The Sofia Davidson Collection on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Marcus Family Gallery at the Levin JCC, ... Read More » | National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations CommissionTuesday, January 20, 2026 The Raleigh Human Relations Commission is hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | Drawing in the Galleries 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Drawing in the GalleriesSaturday, January 24, 2026 Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina ... Read More » | |||
Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | Curator's Tour of "Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men" 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Curator's Tour of "Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men"Friday, January 30, 2026 Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus, at 101 South Columbia Street, is always free to visit. The Ackland's permanent collection features more than 19,000 works of art, including Asian art, North Carolina ... Read More » Opening reception for From the Heart 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Opening reception for From the HeartFriday, January 30, 2026 Margaret Lane Gallery, 121 West Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, North Carolina, features work from 35+ local artists, monthly curated show and rotating exhibits. The art gallery also hosts events and workshops. Learn about upcoming events on ... Read More » |
