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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- Triangle brewery calendar
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Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours) All Day
Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours)Weekly on MondayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also ... Read More » | Blades and Badges Day at Skate Fenton: first responders and military get $3 off (check website for hours) All Day
Blades and Badges Day at Skate Fenton: first responders and military get $3 off (check website for hours)Weekly on TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also ... Read More » Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Three Kings Day Parade 1:00 pm
Three Kings Day ParadeSaturday, January 10, 2026 The Annual Desfile de Día de Reyes, or Three Kings Day Parade, will take place on North Academy Street in Downtown Cary, NC. It takes place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Follow Diamante ... Read More » Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Under the Silver Moon Lantern ParadeSaturday, January 10, 2026 Photo: Town of Cary GLOW Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade will take place in Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Downtown Cary Park is at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, but ... Read More » | ||
Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Bellydance Show and Open Dance Floor 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bellydance Show and Open Dance FloorFriday, January 16, 2026 Sophie's Grill and Bar, 2734 NC-55, Cary, North Carolina, hosts bellydance parties. Admission is free with the purchase of a drink or meal. After the performance, the audience is invited to dance. Here's what's coming ... Read More » MLK Dreamfest: Film screening of John Lewis: Good Trouble 7:30 pm
MLK Dreamfest: Film screening of John Lewis: Good TroubleFriday, January 16, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » | MLK Dreamfest: Children's Program 10:00 am
MLK Dreamfest: Children's ProgramSaturday, January 17, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » MLK Dreamfest: Cultural Arts Celebration 5:00 pm
MLK Dreamfest: Cultural Arts CelebrationSaturday, January 17, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » | ||
MLK Dreamfest: Interfaith Service 3:00 pm
MLK Dreamfest: Interfaith ServiceSunday, January 18, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » MLK Dreamfest: Dining and Discussion Community Dinner 5:30 pm
MLK Dreamfest: Dining and Discussion Community DinnerSunday, January 18, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » | MLK Outdoor Day of Service 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
MLK Outdoor Day of ServiceMonday, January 19, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » MLK Outdoor Day of Service 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
MLK Outdoor Day of ServiceMonday, January 19, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » MLK 5K Walk for Hope 10:00 am
MLK 5K Walk for HopeMonday, January 19, 2026 Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 16 to 19, 2026, and will ... Read More » | Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Chicken Salad Chick: Free scoop on Guest Appreciation Day All Day
Chicken Salad Chick: Free scoop on Guest Appreciation DayThursday, January 22, 2026 Photo: Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating Guest Appreciation Day on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Every customer gets a free scoop of Classic Carol. Limit one free scoop per guest. Classic Carol is all white meat, ... Read More » Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | |||
Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Full Frame Winter Road Show: Come See Me in the Good Light (reserve tickets) 7:00 pm
Full Frame Winter Road Show: Come See Me in the Good Light (reserve tickets)Thursday, January 29, 2026 Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is presenting three films at its Winter Road Show at Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina. The screenings are free and open to the public, but attendees are ... Read More » Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » |
