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 Zumba Class 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free Zumba ClassWeekly on ThursdayExperience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green ... Read More » Preview Reception for Look to the West 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Preview Reception for Look to the WestThursday, May 1, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, is a non-collecting contemporary art museum in downtown Raleigh. It offers bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists. Admission to CAM Raleigh is now FREE thanks to the ... Read More » Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series: Jason Adamo 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series: Jason AdamoThursday, May 1, 2025 Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Saturdays in May, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is limited ... Read More » Midtown Beach Music Series 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midtown Beach Music SeriesWeekly on ThursdayLive music is returning to North Hills. Midtown Beach Music Series is a concert series that will take place at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The concert series features beach music, Motown, ... Read More » | First Responders: Save 10% Every Friday All Day
First Responders: Save 10% Every FridayWeekly on FridayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Birdwatching Series 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Birdwatching SeriesFriday, May 2, 2025 Photo courtesy of Shay Kamstra Durham Outdoor Recreation and Education staff and a member of New Hope Bird Alliance will lead a bird outing and birdwatch at a city park every Friday, for five weeks, from ... Read More » Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic GardenFriday, May 2, 2025 Juniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of ... 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 » | Central Park School for Children's Strawberry Festival 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Central Park School for Children's Strawberry FestivalSaturday, May 3, 2025 The 20th Annual Strawberry Festival takes place Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Old North Durham Park, 310 W Geer Street, Durham. This is a free event that's been taking place ... Read More » Durham Greek Festival 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Durham Greek FestivalSaturday, May 3, 2025 Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025 St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting the very popular event at the church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC. It's 1/2 ... Read More » Free Comic Book Day All Day
Free Comic Book DaySaturday, May 3, 2025 Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 3, 2025! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some have additional activities, like signings from artists, and ... Read More » Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees All Day
Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employeesSaturday, May 3, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card ... Read More » | ||||
Durham Greek Festival 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Durham Greek FestivalSunday, May 4, 2025 Durham Greek Festival returns on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025 St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is presenting the very popular event at the church, at 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, NC. It's 1/2 ... Read More » Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees All Day
Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employeesDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card ... Read More » The Raleigh Market 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Raleigh MarketWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayThe Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, ... Read More » Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic GardenWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayJuniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of ... Read More » | Teacher Appreciation Week Deals All Day
Teacher Appreciation Week DealsMonday, May 5, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 to 9, 2025. so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators ... Read More » Military Monday: Save 10% Every Monday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Military Monday: Save 10% Every MondayWeekly on MondayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Monthly Puzzle Challenge 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Monthly Puzzle ChallengeEvery 1 months on the 1st MondayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Hi-Wire Brewing's 3rd location is in Durham, with its first two locations in Asheville. Hi-Wire at Golden Belt is at 800 Taylor Street, Durham. Visit their Facebook page or website calendar for more ... Read More » Stretch and Refresh 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Stretch and RefreshMonday, May 5, 2025 Downtown Cary Park is the new central gathering spot for the Town of Cary. It officially opened in November, 2023, and has already been the site for festivals, holiday events, and performances. It's a draw ... Read More » | Teacher Appreciation Week Deals All Day
Teacher Appreciation Week DealsDailyPhoto: Depositphotos Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 to 9, 2025. so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators ... Read More » Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ All Day
Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+Every 1 months on the 1st TuesdayPhoto: Depositphotos If you're age 55 or older, plan your Walgreens shopping for the first Tuesday of the month, which is Walgreens' Senior Day. On Senior Day, shoppers age 55+ receive 20% on all eligible regular-priced items. ... Read More » Topgolf: Half-price bays on Tuesdays All Day
Topgolf: Half-price bays on TuesdaysWeekly on TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Topgolf is at 4901 Topgolf Way, Durham, North Carolina. This is its third location in North Carolina. The other two Topgolf locations are in Charlotte. Topgolf is a little bit different (to say ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » | Teacher Appreciation Week Deals All Day
Teacher Appreciation Week DealsDailyPhoto: Depositphotos Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 to 9, 2025. so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)DailyPhoto courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » Krispy Kreme: One Free Doughnut, no purchase required All Day
Krispy Kreme: One Free Doughnut, no purchase requiredWednesday, May 7, 2025 Image: Krispy Kreme As Americans race to state DMVs across the country to meet the May 7th REAL ID deadline, Krispy Kreme is offering a consolation prize to relieve some of the stress. On Wednesday, May 7, ... Read More » Letterland Days 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Letterland DaysDailyThe very popular family event, Letterland, returns to Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, from May 5 to 11, 2025. The fun event takes place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Letterland ... Read More » | Teacher Appreciation Week Deals All Day
Teacher Appreciation Week DealsDailyPhoto: Depositphotos Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 to 9, 2025. so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators ... Read More » Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulips All Day
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulipsThursday, May 8, 2025 Image: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)DailyPhoto courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » Free Zumba Class 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free Zumba ClassWeekly on ThursdayExperience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green ... Read More » | First Responders: Save 10% Every Friday All Day
First Responders: Save 10% Every FridayWeekly on FridayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Teacher Appreciation Week Deals All Day
Teacher Appreciation Week DealsDailyPhoto: Depositphotos Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 to 9, 2025. so you can expect to lots of deals and freebies for teachers during this time. Several businesses are offering special deals and freebies to educators ... Read More » Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulips All Day
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulipsDailyImage: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)DailyPhoto courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » | Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulips All Day
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulipsDailyImage: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Saturday, May 10, 2025 Pope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)DailyPhoto courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » Strawberry Jammin' 8:30 am to 10:00 pm
Strawberry Jammin'Saturday, May 10, 2025 Strawberry Jammin' Festival. Photo courtesy of Downtown Sanford, Inc. Sanford, NC invites you to dive into everything strawberry on May 10, 2025! Strawberry Jammin’ is a celebration of the fruit that’s dear to many of our ... Read More » |
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulips All Day
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulipsDailyImage: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Weekly on Sunday and SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)DailyPhoto courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » The Raleigh Market 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Raleigh MarketWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayThe Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, ... Read More » | Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulips All Day
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulipsDailyImage: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for ... Read More » Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks) All Day
Nurse Appreciation Week -- pay it forward wall (nurses get free drinks)DailyPhoto courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » Military Monday: Save 10% Every Monday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Military Monday: Save 10% Every MondayWeekly on MondayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Yoga in the Park 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Yoga in the ParkMonday, May 12, 2025 Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, most require pre-registration. Read on to learn all about ... Read More » | Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulips All Day
Whole Foods Market: $9.99 for 15-stem bunch of tulipsDailyImage: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother's Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for ... Read More » Topgolf: Half-price bays on Tuesdays All Day
Topgolf: Half-price bays on TuesdaysWeekly on TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Topgolf is at 4901 Topgolf Way, Durham, North Carolina. This is its third location in North Carolina. The other two Topgolf locations are in Charlotte. Topgolf is a little bit different (to say ... Read More » Scented Storytime 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Scented StorytimeTuesday, May 13, 2025 Bright Black Candle Co. is hosting Scented Storytime events at branches of Durham County Library. Each of these events will be a storytelling journey through scent, song and laughter. Scented Storytime is for preschoolers and ... Read More » Free Yoga at Frontier RTP 12:00 pm
Free Yoga at Frontier RTPWeekly on TuesdayFrontier RTP, at 800 Park Office Drive, Durham, is a place for creative freelancers, startups, STEM professionals and emerging companies. The multi-building campus offers free co-working and meeting rooms, as well as a million square ... Read More » | Biscuit Belly: $5 Basic Biscuit Sandwich 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Biscuit Belly: $5 Basic Biscuit SandwichWednesday, May 14, 2025 Photo: Biscuit Belly Biscuit Belly, at 708 Seaboard Station Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating National Buttermilk Biscuit Day with a special deal. On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, get a "Basic Biscuit" Sandwich for $5. It's ... Read More » Holly Springs Small Business Network 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Holly Springs Small Business NetworkEvery 1 months on the 2nd WednesdayBombshell Beer Company, at 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, is a 100% women-owned microbrewery. They package our beer in kegs and cans which can be found in restaurants and bars throughout the Greater Triangle, Triad, ... Read More » Storytime on the Roof with Durham County Library 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Storytime on the Roof with Durham County LibraryWednesday, May 14, 2025 The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street in Durham, hosts events on its rooftop that are free for all, even if you're not staying at hotel. The hotel also features a coffee bar inside. You ... Read More » Market Bunch Kids' Activities 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Market Bunch Kids' ActivitiesWeekly on WednesdayCarrboro Farmers' Market 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 ... Read More » | Raleigh Bike Week: Bike to Work Day Pit Stops -- free snacks and swag 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Raleigh Bike Week: Bike to Work Day Pit Stops -- free snacks and swagThursday, May 15, 2025 May is Bike Month and there are events all over the Triangle aimed at celebrating bike riding and encouraging more people to ride. In Raleigh, several organizations, including Oaks and Spokes, The City of Raleigh, Downtown ... Read More » Free Zumba Class 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free Zumba ClassWeekly on ThursdayExperience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green ... Read More » Time Traveling Tots 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Time Traveling TotsEvery 1 months on the 3rd ThursdayPhoto: Durham Parks and Recreation West Point on the Eno, at 5101 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, is a 404-acre natural and historic park located along a 2-mile stretch of the Eno River River, 6 miles north ... Read More » Meet the Artist: Evelyn Goldman 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Meet the Artist: Evelyn GoldmanThursday, May 15, 2025 Wake County Public Libraries are hosting several events in May, in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. Find them all here. Read on for a few of them. Jewish Culture Through FoodSaturday, May 3, 20252 to ... Read More » | First Responders: Save 10% Every Friday All Day
First Responders: Save 10% Every FridayWeekly on FridayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Birdwatching Series 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Birdwatching SeriesFriday, May 16, 2025 Photo courtesy of Shay Kamstra Durham Outdoor Recreation and Education staff and a member of New Hope Bird Alliance will lead a bird outing and birdwatch at a city park every Friday, for five weeks, from ... Read More » Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic GardenWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayJuniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of ... Read More » Garden Story Time 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Garden Story TimeEvery 2 weeks on FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a ... Read More » | African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Weekly on Sunday and SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » The Raleigh Market 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Raleigh MarketWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayThe Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, ... Read More » Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic GardenWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayJuniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of ... Read More » |
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Weekly on Sunday and SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » The Raleigh Market 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Raleigh MarketWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayThe Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, ... Read More » Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Spring Open Nursery and Garden Days at Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic GardenWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayJuniper Level Botanic Garden and Plant Delights Nursery, at 9241 Sauls Rd, Raleigh, features 28 acres of of more than 30,000 kinds of plants, including native perennials, exotic plants, rare delights, and an array of ... Read More » Artsplosure 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
ArtsplosureSunday, May 18, 2025 Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 17 and 18, 2025, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Saturday, May 17: 11 a.m. to 7 ... Read More » | Military Monday: Save 10% Every Monday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Military Monday: Save 10% Every MondayWeekly on MondayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Yoga in the Park 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Yoga in the ParkWeekly on MondayDorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, most require pre-registration. Read on to learn all about ... Read More » Open Mic Night 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on MondayThere are two locations of Steel String Brewery: Taproom: 106 S. Greensboro Street, Carrboro: Facebook pagePluck Farm: 6901 NC-54 West, Mebane: Facebook page Both locations host events, so please make sure to verify which location each event ... Read More » Movie Night Monday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Movie Night MondayWeekly on MondayCompass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events Cheers to 10 Years Beach PartySaturday, May ... Read More » | Topgolf: Half-price bays on Tuesdays All Day
Topgolf: Half-price bays on TuesdaysWeekly on TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Topgolf is at 4901 Topgolf Way, Durham, North Carolina. This is its third location in North Carolina. The other two Topgolf locations are in Charlotte. Topgolf is a little bit different (to say ... Read More » Little Explorers -- nature program 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Little Explorers -- nature programTuesday, May 20, 2025 Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, most require pre-registration. Read on to learn all about ... Read More » Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll 10:30 am
Storytime with Barnaby D. TrollWeekly on TuesdayEvery Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, ... Read More » Free Yoga at Frontier RTP 12:00 pm
Free Yoga at Frontier RTPWeekly on TuesdayFrontier RTP, at 800 Park Office Drive, Durham, is a place for creative freelancers, startups, STEM professionals and emerging companies. The multi-building campus offers free co-working and meeting rooms, as well as a million square ... Read More » | Taylor's Wine Shop's 25th Anniversary Celebration -- Free Hot Dogs! 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Taylor's Wine Shop's 25th Anniversary Celebration -- Free Hot Dogs!Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Taylor's Wine Shop, at 10005 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh, sells live bait, fine Cabernet, and everything in between. In other words, you'll probably find everything you need there. Taylor's Wine Shop regularly host free ... Read More » Market Bunch Kids' Activities 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Market Bunch Kids' ActivitiesWeekly on WednesdayCarrboro Farmers' Market 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 ... Read More » Board Game Night 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Board Game NightWeekly on WednesdayPourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, at 900 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, hosts frequent events. You can see them all on their Facebook page. Board Game NightWednesdays4 to 10 p.m.Free Bring your own game or choose ... Read More » Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Free Acro Yoga at Pullen ParkWeekly on WednesdaySource: Acro yoga at Pullen Park Facebook group Every Wednesday, starting March 12, 2025, experience free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Acro Yoga will be going on from 5:30 p.m. ... Read More » | Free Zumba Class 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free Zumba ClassWeekly on ThursdayExperience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green ... Read More » Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residents 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residentsThursday, May 22, 2025 Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The ... Read More » Open Studio: Art-Making Activities with ArtSpace 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Open Studio: Art-Making Activities with ArtSpaceEvery 1 months on the 4th ThursdayArtspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on their website calendar, ... Read More » Bricks & Brews 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Bricks & BrewsThursday, May 22, 2025 Gizmo Brew Works Raleigh, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, holds frequent events and many are free. See their upcoming schedule on their calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live Music: Grace LuciaFriday, May 9, 20256 to 9 p.m.Free Recurring ... Read More » | First Responders: Save 10% Every Friday All Day
First Responders: Save 10% Every FridayWeekly on FridayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Birdwatching Series 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Birdwatching SeriesFriday, May 23, 2025 Photo courtesy of Shay Kamstra Durham Outdoor Recreation and Education staff and a member of New Hope Bird Alliance will lead a bird outing and birdwatch at a city park every Friday, for five weeks, from ... Read More » Park Tales: Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Park Tales: Ten Wriggly, Wiggly CaterpillarsFriday, May 23, 2025 Historic Yates Mill County Park, at 6420 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, is a 174-acre wildlife refuge and an environmental research center. The centerpiece is the Historic Yates Mill, which is the last operable water-powered ... Read More » Free paper shredding in Garner 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Free paper shredding in GarnerFriday, May 23, 2025 Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal ... Read More » | African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Weekly on Sunday and SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » Birdwatching 8:00 am to 10:00 am
BirdwatchingSaturday, May 24, 2025 Dorothea Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a number of diverse activities, for both adults and kids. Many of the events are free. Also, most require pre-registration. Read on to learn all about ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » The Raleigh Market 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Raleigh MarketWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayThe Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, ... Read More » |
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Weekly on Sunday and SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » The Raleigh Market 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Raleigh MarketWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayThe Raleigh Market is at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, every weekend. Read on to learn all about the market. Please note that The Raleigh Market does NOT take place in October, ... Read More » Sunday Yoga 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sunday YogaWeekly on SundayCompass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page or on their website calendar. Upcoming Events Cheers to 10 Years Beach PartySaturday, May ... Read More » Live Jazz with Joseph Silvers and Hunter McDermut 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Live Jazz with Joseph Silvers and Hunter McDermutEvery 1 monthsLanza's Cafe, at 601 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC, offers coffee and other hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, beer and more. The cafe also hosts a wide array of events, include game nights, live music, trivia ... Read More » | Military Monday: Save 10% Every Monday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Military Monday: Save 10% Every MondayWeekly on MondayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Memorial Day Observance in Garner 9:30 am
Memorial Day Observance in GarnerMonday, May 26, 2025 The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who ... Read More » Apex Memorial Day Ceremony 9:30 am
Apex Memorial Day CeremonyMonday, May 26, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos Apex's Memorial Day Ceremony takes place Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., at the Downtown Service Memorial, 220 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina. The annual Memorial Day ceremony honors and remembers U.S. military ... Read More » Memorial Day Observance in Cary 2:30 pm
Memorial Day Observance in CaryMonday, May 26, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos The Town of Cary is presenting a Memorial Day Remembrance on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., at Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N Harrison Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. The event will honor those who ... Read More » | Topgolf: Half-price bays on Tuesdays All Day
Topgolf: Half-price bays on TuesdaysWeekly on TuesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Topgolf is at 4901 Topgolf Way, Durham, North Carolina. This is its third location in North Carolina. The other two Topgolf locations are in Charlotte. Topgolf is a little bit different (to say ... Read More » Stretch and Refresh 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Stretch and RefreshTuesday, May 27, 2025 Downtown Cary Park is the new central gathering spot for the Town of Cary. It officially opened in November, 2023, and has already been the site for festivals, holiday events, and performances. It's a draw ... Read More » Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll 10:30 am
Storytime with Barnaby D. TrollWeekly on TuesdayEvery Tuesday from April 15, through November, 2025, except May 13, Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC, is hosting Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll. This free program is for children ages 2 to 5, ... Read More » Free Yoga at Frontier RTP 12:00 pm
Free Yoga at Frontier RTPWeekly on TuesdayFrontier RTP, at 800 Park Office Drive, Durham, is a place for creative freelancers, startups, STEM professionals and emerging companies. The multi-building campus offers free co-working and meeting rooms, as well as a million square ... Read More » | Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wear flip flops and get a free smoothie at Tropical Smoothie CaféWednesday, May 28, 2025 Photo: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing back National Flip Flop Day and celebrating the holiday with a FREE 12-ounce Sunrise Sunset for customers who wear flip flops on May 28, 2025, from 2 ... Read More » Market Bunch Kids' Activities 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Market Bunch Kids' ActivitiesWeekly on WednesdayCarrboro Farmers' Market 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 ... Read More » Board Game Night 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Board Game NightWeekly on WednesdayPourWorks Beer & Wine Shop, at 900 E Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, hosts frequent events. You can see them all on their Facebook page. Board Game NightWednesdays4 to 10 p.m.Free Bring your own game or choose ... Read More » Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Free Acro Yoga at Pullen ParkWeekly on WednesdaySource: Acro yoga at Pullen Park Facebook group Every Wednesday, starting March 12, 2025, experience free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. Acro Yoga will be going on from 5:30 p.m. ... Read More » | Free Zumba Class 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Free Zumba ClassWeekly on ThursdayExperience FREE Zumba classes on Thursdays in April and May, 2025, at Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O'Kelly Chapel Road, Cary, North Carolina. The classes take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the green ... Read More » Terrarium Workshop 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Terrarium WorkshopThursday, May 29, 2025 Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage Co. Ment Beverage Co., at American Tobacco Campus, 312 Blackwell Street, Suite 103, Durham, North Carolina, is a diverse tasting room and home of Honeygirl Meadery. The tasting room has both indoor ... Read More » Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series: Adam Pitts 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series: Adam PittsThursday, May 29, 2025 Crossroads Plaza, at 213 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, is presenting Crossroads Plaza Weekly May Music Series. This is a free concert series taking place on Saturdays in May, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. There is limited ... Read More » Midtown Beach Music Series 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Midtown Beach Music SeriesWeekly on ThursdayLive music is returning to North Hills. Midtown Beach Music Series is a concert series that will take place at Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh. The concert series features beach music, Motown, ... Read More » | First Responders: Save 10% Every Friday All Day
First Responders: Save 10% Every FridayWeekly on FridayPhoto courtesy of Old North State Food Hall Old North State Food Hall is at 67 JR Road, Selma, North Carolina. It's right off I-95, and it's a welcome stop for travelers. It's very close to the ... Read More » Garden Story Time 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Garden Story TimeEvery 2 weeks on FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, aims to introduce, display, and promote plants that diversify the American landscape, as well as educate visitors and provide a ... Read More » Tasting at Ten: Free tasting at Counter Culture Coffee each week 10:00 am
Tasting at Ten: Free tasting at Counter Culture Coffee each weekWeekly on FridayCounter Culture Coffee is a coffee roaster committed to sustainably sourced coffee. The company's headquarters in Durham also serves as a training facility for regional staff, and once a week they offer free coffee education ... Read More » Friday Co-Working Social 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday Co-Working SocialWeekly on FridayThe Glass Jug Beer Lab has two locations: Original Location in South Durham (RTP)5410 NC Highway 55, Suite V, DurhamRetail craft beer and wine store with an on-site microbrewery, bar, and event space New Location in Downtown ... Read More » | Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoops All Day
Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoopsSaturday, May 31, 2025 Photo: Baskin-Robbins On the 31st of every month (that has 31 days), Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations. Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount. The discount is only ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times) All Day
African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (various start times)Weekly on Sunday and SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Third Ward Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » Old West Durham / Watts Hospital Neighborhood Bike Swap 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Old West Durham / Watts Hospital Neighborhood Bike SwapSaturday, May 31, 2025 Bike Durham is an organization devoted to making Durham more bike friendly. May is Bike Month, nationwide, and Bike Durham and partners are planning lots of events. Bike Month in Durham Check out the Bike Month calendar for ... Read More » |