
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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Wake Forest HerbFest 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on Friday and SaturdayBasil plant. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC 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 ... Read More » Artspace First Friday: Live Art-Making and more 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Artspace First Friday: Live Art-Making and moreEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Artspace 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 ... 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 » First Friday Block Party at The Raleigh Times 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm
First Friday Block Party at The Raleigh TimesFriday, May 1, 2026 The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an ... Read More » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 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 » Wake Forest HerbFest 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on Friday and SaturdayBasil plant. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC 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 ... Read More » 31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in Hillsborough 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in HillsboroughWeekly on SaturdayGarden Art Gallery, at 1902 Borland Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting the 31st annual Art in the Garden sculpture exhibition May 2, 3, and 9, 2026 Saturday, May 2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May ... Read More » | |||||
The Durham Craft Market Spring Fling 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Durham Craft Market Spring FlingSunday, May 3, 2026 The Durham Craft Market is celebrating 20 years of bringing you beautiful, locally made goods with a special event. Spring Fling Market will take place under the pavilion in Durham Central Park, 401 Foster Street, ... Read More » Pop Up ARTernative Market 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Up ARTernative MarketEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayChapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a fresh brewed gourmet coffee shop with a full bar, featuring live music and entertainment in a unique atmosphere. You can find their upcoming ... Read More » Wake Forest HerbFest 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wake Forest HerbFestWeekly on SundayBasil plant. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC 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 ... Read More » 31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in Hillsborough 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in HillsboroughSunday, May 3, 2026 Garden Art Gallery, at 1902 Borland Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting the 31st annual Art in the Garden sculpture exhibition May 2, 3, and 9, 2026 Saturday, May 2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... 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 » | Art Swap with Durham Art Guild 6:00 pm
Art Swap with Durham Art GuildThursday, May 7, 2026 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 » | 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 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 » 31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in Hillsborough 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition in HillsboroughWeekly on SaturdayGarden Art Gallery, at 1902 Borland Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting the 31st annual Art in the Garden sculpture exhibition May 2, 3, and 9, 2026 Saturday, May 2: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May ... Read More » |
Bazaar Craft & Art Market in Carrboro 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Bazaar Craft & Art Market in CarrboroEvery 1 months on the 2nd SundayThe 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 » Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Artspace 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 ... Read More » Art in the Park: May Flowers 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Art in the Park: May FlowersSunday, May 10, 2026 Crowder County Park, 4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, is located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests. Amenities include three playgrounds, three picnic shelters, a sand volleyball court, playfield, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: The Tams 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: The TamsSunday, May 10, 2026 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2026. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 26 to May 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... 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 » Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... 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: Martin Molloy Collage Art Opening 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Third Friday: Martin Molloy Collage Art OpeningFriday, May 15, 2026 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 » Liberty Arts: Workshops and Aluminum Pour (cost for workshops) 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Liberty Arts: Workshops and Aluminum Pour (cost for workshops)Friday, May 15, 2026 Liberty Arts, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are ... Read More » The Spring Ephemeral: Alysa Cantor 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Spring Ephemeral: Alysa CantorFriday, May 15, 2026 Liberty Arts, is a sculpture studio, foundry, gallery and art space. It serves as an incubator in which artists learn from each other. Liberty Arts offers classes in welding, casting, stone-carving, woodworking, plasma-cutting and ceramics. They are ... 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 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 » Art Walk at Crabtree Valley Mall 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Art Walk at Crabtree Valley MallSaturday, May 16, 2026 Crabtree Valley Mall, 4236 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting an Art Walk on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are invited to explore a walkable gallery experience. Local artists ... Read More » Artsplosure 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
ArtsplosureSaturday, May 16, 2026 Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 16 and 17, 2026, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Saturday, May 16: 11 a.m. to 7 ... 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 » | |
Artsplosure 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
ArtsplosureSunday, May 17, 2026 Artsplosure--the Raleigh Arts Festival will be back again on May 16 and 17, 2026, bringing art, music, kids' activities, interactive installations, and entertainment to Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Saturday, May 16: 11 a.m. to 7 ... Read More » Chatham Artists Guild Spring Festival 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Chatham Artists Guild Spring FestivalSunday, May 17, 2026 Chatham Artists Guild is holding their Spring Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina. Explore original artwork from professional guild artists. There will ... Read More » Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Artspace 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 ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: Marcel Portilla Band 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: Marcel Portilla BandSunday, May 17, 2026 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2026. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 26 to May 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... 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 » | Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 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 » Orange-Chatham African American Cultural Festival 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Orange-Chatham African American Cultural FestivalSaturday, May 23, 2026 Chapel Hill - Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is presenting the Orange - Chatham African American Cultural Festival. This event will take place Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 ... Read More » | ||
Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Artspace 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 ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: Blackwater Band 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: Blackwater BandSunday, May 24, 2026 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2026. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 26 to May 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » | Memorial Day Drop-In Art Making (pay what you can) 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Memorial Day Drop-In Art Making (pay what you can)Monday, May 25, 2026 Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2, at 302 W Corbin Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is hosting a Memorial Day Drop-In Art Making Meetup on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop in ... Read More » Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... Read More » | Art Club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar (admission free; donations suggested for supplies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Art Club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar (admission free; donations suggested for supplies)Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Anticapitalist Crafts is hosting a monthly art club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar, 725 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on these dates: March 25, 2026 April 29, 2026 May 27, 2026 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 » Cake Art Night 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cake Art NightWednesday, May 27, 2026 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 » | Last Fridays Makers Market 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Last Fridays Makers MarketEvery 1 monthsHillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 ... Read More » Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough 5:30 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, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 ... Read More » Final Friday Cary Art Loop 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Final Friday Cary Art LoopEvery 1 monthsThe final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for ... Read More » | Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotteryWeekly on SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Hewitt Pottery Visit Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, for the annual Summer Kiln Opening. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 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 » 4th Annual International Children's Day at the City of Raleigh Museum 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
4th Annual International Children's Day at the City of Raleigh MuseumSaturday, May 30, 2026 4th Annual International Children’s Day and Luisito's Bilingual Book Fair will take place Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is ... Read More » A New Nash Bash 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
A New Nash BashSaturday, May 30, 2026 Raleigh’s historic Nash Square is receiving new love and attention through the Nash Square Public Realm planning project. Join Raleigh Parks at Nash Square, 200 W Martin Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, ... Read More » | |
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotteryWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Hewitt Pottery Visit Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, for the annual Summer Kiln Opening. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 ... Read More » Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Artspace Open StudioWeekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Artspace 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 ... Read More » Six Sundays in Spring concert: Snapback 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Six Sundays in Spring concert: SnapbackSunday, May 31, 2026 Wake Forest's Six Sundays in Spring concert series is back in 2026. The free, family-friendly concert series will take place every Sunday from April 26 to May 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at ... Read More » Drink and Draw 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Drink and DrawSunday, May 31, 2026 Steel String Brewery Taproom is located at 106 S. Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina. The Taproom includes indoor and outdoor seating, and is dog-friendly. Events for both the Carrboro and Pluck Farm locations can be ... Read More » |
