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.
Click each title to see more information about the event or deal. You can also view the whole month (click "By Month") or see a specific date (click By Day).
Have you subscribed to Triangle on the Cheap yet? Subscribers get (at most) one email a day. It's free to subscribe.
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
You might also be interested in one of these more specific calendars:
- 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
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-InEvery 1 months on the 1st TuesdayThe Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, at 1350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 170, Garner, North Carolina, hosts many free events every week. You can find the events on their website calendar and Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring ... Read More » | En Plein Air Paint-Off 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
En Plein Air Paint-OffFriday, April 4, 2025 En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Head downtown and watch artists compete in a contest of skills as they create original paintings of Fuquay-Varina's historic landscape. Friday, April ... Read More » First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-VarinaFriday, April 4, 2025 Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene ... Read More » First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill -- studio tours, live music, kids' activities, more... 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Fridays at Eno Arts Mill -- studio tours, live music, kids' activities, more...Friday, April 4, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Eno Arts Mill is an arts hub in the historic Eno Mill, at 437 Dimmocks Mill Road, Suite 17, in Hillsborough. The space includes both artist studios and a gallery, and is managed ... Read More » | Fest in the West 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fest in the WestSaturday, April 5, 2025 Fest in the West is a free festival in Western Cary on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Mills Park Field 1, Cary, North ... Read More » En Plein Air Paint-Off 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
En Plein Air Paint-OffSaturday, April 5, 2025 En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Head downtown and watch artists compete in a contest of skills as they create original paintings of Fuquay-Varina's historic landscape. Friday, April ... Read More » The Market at NCMA 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Market at NCMAEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayOn the first Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, hosts art markets, with Triangle Pop-Up. The Market at NCMA is ... Read More » Artist Reception and Live Auction 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Artist Reception and Live AuctionSaturday, April 5, 2025 En Plein Air Paint-Off is a free public art event in downtown Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Head downtown and watch artists compete in a contest of skills as they create original paintings of Fuquay-Varina's historic landscape. Friday, April ... 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 » Lecture: Public Art & Protest in NC: A Tour of Murals 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Lecture: Public Art & Protest in NC: A Tour of MuralsTuesday, April 8, 2025 Durham County Main Library, at 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a lecture, Public Art & Protest: A Tour of Murals in North Carolina on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6 to ... Read More » | 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and CarrboroEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayThe second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live ... Read More » | 7th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
7th Annual Pimento Cheese FestivalSaturday, April 12, 2025 The Town of Cary is once again celebrating pimento cheese! The 7th Annual Pimento Cheese Festival takes place April 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, ... Read More » Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center -- free art activities for all ages 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Art LAB at Fuquay-Varina Arts Center -- free art activities for all agesSaturday, April 12, 2025 Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, at 123 E Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, is hosting Art LAB, once a month. Art LAB features free arts activities for all ages. It's free to attend, but please register online ... Read More » Artist talk with Kathleen Pace 2:00 pm
Artist talk with Kathleen PaceSaturday, April 12, 2025 Photo by Kathleen Pace. Used with permission Skylight Art Gallery, 102 W King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is presenting a photography exhibit by Kathleen Price: Beyond the Surface -- Portraits of Discovery and Transformation. The opening reception ... Read More » | ||||
23rd Annual ClydeFest -- Kids' festival of folk art fun 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
23rd Annual ClydeFest -- Kids' festival of folk art funSunday, April 13, 2025 The 23rd Annual ClydeFEST takes place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US-Bus, Pittsboro, NC. The festival takes place 12 to 4 p.m. The festival honors Chatham County folk ... Read More » Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Bazaar Craft & Art Market in CarrboroSunday, April 13, 2025 The Bazaar is a craft and art market that takes place several times a year in Carrboro, North Carolina. It's free to attend and also features music, food and drink. The Bazaar Craft and Art Market ... Read More » Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Festival Cultural Del Día Del NiñoSunday, April 13, 2025 Revista Latina NC is presenting a free festival, Festival Cultural Del Día Del Niño, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Amphitheatre at Raleigh Rose Garden, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, ... 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 » | Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage MarketEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayPop-Up Raleigh brings artisans and vintage vendors together, creating an opportunity for shoppers to find that unique gift and support local businesses at the same time. At each of these markets you'll find some of your ... Read More » Everyday is Earth Day -- Party at The Scrap Exchange 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Everyday is Earth Day -- Party at The Scrap ExchangeSaturday, April 19, 2025 The Scrap Exchange, at 2000 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Every Day is Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. It's free to attend. Celebrate 34 years of ... Read More » | ||||
Craig Colorusso: Live at the Forest Theatre 7:00 pm
Craig Colorusso: Live at the Forest TheatreThursday, April 24, 2025 LEVEL Retreat is an oasis in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for multidisciplinary artists to temporarily live, create and to be inspired to produce enduring works. Photo courtesy of Craig Colorusso LEVEL is presenting a performance by ... Read More » | Wake Forest HerbFest 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestFriday, April 25, 2025 HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. ... Read More » Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Last Fridays Art Walk in HillsboroughEvery 1 monthsHillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The last Friday of every month, from February to November, 2025, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk ... Read More » | Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts FestivalSaturday, April 26, 2025 Celebrate springtime and art at Cary's Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary. It's free to attend. You might ... Read More » Wake Forest HerbFest 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on Friday and SaturdayHerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. ... Read More » Forest Fest 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Forest FestSaturday, April 26, 2025 Head to Wake Forest for Forest Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event in Downtown Wake Forest focuses on celebrating the heart and history of Wake Forest. ... Read More » NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of Art 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
NC Indigenous Artist Festival at North Carolina Museum of ArtSaturday, April 26, 2025 The North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC, is hosting the NC Indigenous Artist Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival is free to ... Read More » | ||||
Wake Forest HerbFest 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestSunday, April 27, 2025 HerbFest is an annual tradition in Wake Forest. Vendors will be selling organic, non-GMO and heritage herbs, as well as vegetables and local perennials. Besides the herb-shopping, there are typically other vendors, plus art and music. ... Read More » Calico Makers Market 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Calico Makers MarketDailyCalico Studio, at 1411 Smith Level Road, Chapel Hill, is hosting Calico Makers Market on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This free event will feature ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: The British Invaders Band 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: The British Invaders BandSunday, April 27, 2025 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2025. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 27 to June 1, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Pottery Talk with Mark Hewitt 6:00 pm
Pottery Talk with Mark HewittWednesday, April 30, 2025 Fair Game Beverage Company, at 193 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is one of the businesses at The Plant. This Chatham County distillery and winery features North Carolina grown and produced wine and spirits. Fair Game ... Read More » |
