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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- Live music around the Triangle
- Free museum days
- Triangle brewery calendar
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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 » | Wake Forest Independence Day: Art in the Park 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wake Forest Independence Day: Art in the ParkFriday, July 4, 2025 The Town of Wake Forest is presenting two days of 4th of July festivities in 2025! These events are part of a large list of 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in the Triangle. Celebrate with ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-VarinaEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayFuquay-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 Friday Gallery Walk in Raleigh 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk in RaleighFriday, July 4, 2025 Image: 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 » | 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 » 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 » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 10 ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | Raleigh Fringe Festival 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm
Raleigh Fringe FestivalThursday, July 10, 2025 Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Thursday, July ... Read More » | Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowFriday, July 11, 2025 Treasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Raleigh Fringe Festival 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Raleigh Fringe FestivalFriday, July 11, 2025 Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Thursday, July ... 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 » | Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowSaturday, July 12, 2025 Treasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... 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 » Raleigh Fringe Festival -- kids' performances 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Raleigh Fringe Festival -- kids' performancesSaturday, July 12, 2025 Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Thursday, July ... Read More » Raleigh Fringe Festival 10:00 am to 11:59 pm
Raleigh Fringe FestivalSaturday, July 12, 2025 Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Thursday, July ... Read More » | ||
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowDailyTreasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Raleigh Fringe Festival 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Raleigh Fringe FestivalSunday, July 13, 2025 Raleigh Fringe Festival is "an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful." It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Thursday, July ... Read More » | Find Your Glimmer Artist Talk 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Find Your Glimmer Artist TalkThursday, July 17, 2025 Photo courtesy of Candy Carver In July of 2025, Artist Candy Carver will install Find Your Glimmer, an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This installation envelops the ... Read More » | Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Third Friday Art Event at Loose Leaf Gallery 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Art Event at Loose Leaf GalleryFriday, July 18, 2025 Courtesy of Lynette Johnson Loose Leaf Gallery, upstairs in the Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, is featuring the exhibit "Wild Things and Found Things," for Third Friday, on Friday, August 15, 2025, ... Read More » Third Friday Durham at CCB Plaza: Puppets, face painting, more... 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Durham at CCB Plaza: Puppets, face painting, more...Friday, July 18, 2025 Third 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 » 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 » Make Your Own Bagru Block Print Coaster at Hub RTP 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Make Your Own Bagru Block Print Coaster at Hub RTPSaturday, July 19, 2025 Courtesy of Resource Triangle Foundation of North Carolina Make your own Bagru block print coaster on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Horseshoe at Hub RTP, 3150 Elion Drive, Durham, North ... Read More » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... 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 » | |||
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » “The Story of the Plott Hound” with Author Bob Plott 2:00 pm
“The Story of the Plott Hound” with Author Bob PlottSunday, July 20, 2025 Photo courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Live Jazz Jam with Harvey Cummings & Friends at Find Your Glimmer art installation 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Live Jazz Jam with Harvey Cummings & Friends at Find Your Glimmer art installationSunday, July 20, 2025 Photo courtesy of Candy Carver In July of 2025, Artist Candy Carver will install Find Your Glimmer, an immersive multi-media, black light-activated artwork at Artspace, 201 E Davie Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This installation envelops the ... Read More » | Art Night at Hair Undone, Wake Forest 6:00 pm
Art Night at Hair Undone, Wake ForestTuesday, July 22, 2025 Wake Forest Guild of Artists and Hair Undone are teaming up for an Art Night at Hair Undone, 3625 Rogers Road, Suite 104, Wake Forest, North Carolina, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. Enjoy ... Read More » | Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » Final Friday Reception at Cary Gallery of Artists 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Final Friday Reception at Cary Gallery of ArtistsFriday, July 25, 2025 Cary Gallery of Artists, at 200 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is a cooperative operated by local artists. It features contemporary and traditional fine art and craft, with more than 300 artworks exhibited by ... Read More » Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Opening reception for Art Colors Life 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: Opening reception for Art Colors LifeFriday, July 25, 2025 Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, is owned and operated by local artists. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts represents established artists exhibiting modern and contemporary fine art and fine craft. Artworks include painting, ... Read More » Reception for "Fragile Light" 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Reception for "Fragile Light"Friday, July 25, 2025 Photo by Holden Richards The Little Market is a new project of the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, hosted by Hillsborough Real Estate Group, at 118 N Churton Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. It's open on Last Fridays from ... 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 » Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » | |||
Calvin Jones House Guided Tour 11:00 am
Calvin Jones House Guided TourWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayPhoto courtesy of Wake Forest Historical Museum The Wake Forest Historical Museum, at 414 N Main Street, Wake Forest, North Carolina, is free to visit. More opening hours have been added. Visit: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. ... Read More » |
