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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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 » | Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | Full Frame Winter Road Show: Mr. Nobody Against Putin (reserve tickets) 7:00 pm
Full Frame Winter Road Show: Mr. Nobody Against Putin (reserve tickets)Thursday, February 5, 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 » | Cooking Demo: SoulFULL Celebrations 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 2026 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 20266 ... Read More » | Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary Park 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gold Medal Games at Downtown Cary ParkSaturday, February 7, 2026 Skywalk at Downtown Cary Park. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Celebrate the Olympic Winter Games at Downtown Cary Park's Gold Medal Games on February 7, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. This is a free event for all ... 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 » Big Game Bash 6:00 pm
Big Game BashSunday, February 8, 2026 Sports & Social, at 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Big Game Bash on February 8, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. This Super Bowl party will be one of the biggest in the ... 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 » | Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | Full Frame Winter Road Show: Seeds (reserve tickets) 7:00 pm
Full Frame Winter Road Show: Seeds (reserve tickets)Thursday, February 12, 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 » | Mardi Gras Live! 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Mardi Gras Live!Saturday, February 14, 2026 Sports & Social, 301 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting Mardi Gras Live! on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The event features: Specialty cocktails Creole-inspired bites Beads Masks 5 bars open King ... Read More » The Irish Session 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Irish SessionEvery 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayBond 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 » Valentine's Date Night at Downtown Cary Park 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Valentine's Date Night at Downtown Cary ParkSaturday, February 14, 2026 Photo courtesy of Downtown Cary Park Head to Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, for a Valentine's Date Night on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. There's no charge for ... Read More » A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip Shearin 7:00 pm
A Night of Jazz, R&B and Funk with Chip ShearinSaturday, February 14, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... Read More » | ||
Black History Month at The Cary: A Raisin in the Sun 12:00 pm
Black History Month at The Cary: A Raisin in the SunSunday, February 15, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... 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 » | Live Jazz in the Study 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Live Jazz in the StudyWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of Peck & Plume Peck & Plume at The Mayton, 301 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, offers breakfast, lunch dinner, and brunch in Downtown Cary. Reservations are strongly encouraged. You can find their upcoming ... Read More » Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | Black History Month at The Cary: The Color Purple 7:00 pm
Black History Month at The Cary: The Color PurpleThursday, February 19, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... 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 » | Mornings with the Arts Film Series — Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts 11:00 am
Mornings with the Arts Film Series — Bill Traylor: Chasing GhostsSaturday, February 21, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... Read More » The Future of Black History 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The Future of Black HistorySaturday, February 21, 2026 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 20266 ... Read More » Art Class Inspired by Bill Traylor 1:00 pm
Art Class Inspired by Bill TraylorSaturday, February 21, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... Read More » Ramadan Community Gathering at Downtown Cary Park 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Ramadan Community Gathering at Downtown Cary ParkSaturday, February 21, 2026 The Town of Cary is hosting a Ramadan community gathering on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. Families can take part in ... Read More » | ||
A Conversation and Book Signing with Mark Curry 3:00 pm
A Conversation and Book Signing with Mark CurrySunday, February 22, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... 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 » | Children's Bingo 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Children's BingoWeekly on MondayDowntown Cary Park is the central gathering spot for the Town of Cary. It officially opened in November, 2023, and has hosted performances, festivals, fitness classes, movies and much more. The address of Downtown Cary Park ... Read More » | Art Cart inspired by Black History 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Art Cart inspired by Black HistoryTuesday, February 24, 2026 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 20266 ... 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 » | Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... 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 » | Game Night with Black and Nerdy Gamers 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Game Night with Black and Nerdy GamersFriday, February 27, 2026 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting several Black History Month events in February of 2026. Read on to learn about each of them. Cooking Demo: SoulFULL CelebrationsFriday, February 6, 20266 ... Read More » | Youth Advocacy Summit 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Youth Advocacy SummitSaturday, February 28, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... Read More » Cary Really Really Free Market 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cary Really Really Free MarketEvery 1 months on the 4th SaturdayImage: Depositphotos A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything ... Read More » The Willie Hinton Collection — RISE: The Story of Love and Resilience 7:00 pm
The Willie Hinton Collection — RISE: The Story of Love and ResilienceSaturday, February 28, 2026 The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2026. The theme this year is "The Brilliance of Resilience." Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Please make ... Read More » |
