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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Durham Murals by Bike tour 10:00 am
Durham Murals by Bike tourEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayUPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's ... Read More » Back to School Bash at I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center in Durham, with free school supplies (registration required) 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Back to School Bash at I.R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center in Durham, with free school supplies (registration required)Saturday, August 5, 2023 Photo: Depositphotos Durham Parks & Recreation, P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community, and BeYOUU are hosting a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at I.R. Homes Sr. Recreation Center. The ... Read More » Mead Day Celebration at Honeygirl Meadery 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Mead Day Celebration at Honeygirl MeaderySaturday, August 5, 2023 Honeygirl Meadery, at 105 Hood Street, #6, Durham, NC, is celebrating Mead Day on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 12 to 6 p.m. There will be a food truck, live music, cake and mead flight pairings, ... Read More » Rock the Park Concert Series: Orquestra K'che 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rock the Park Concert Series: Orquestra K'cheSaturday, August 5, 2023 Durham Parks and Recreation's 2023 Rock the Park Movie and Concert Series takes place in several Durham parks and is free to attend. Sit back, relax and enjoy family and friends while grooving to music or ... Read More » | ||||||
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | ||||||
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | Free screening of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure: A Tribute to Paul Reubens 8:00 pm
Free screening of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure: A Tribute to Paul ReubensFriday, August 18, 2023 Carolina Theatre of Durham, 309 W Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a free screening of Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, as a tribute to Paul Reubens. It will take place Friday, August 18, 2023, at 8 p.m. ... Read More » Bachata Fixation 9:00 pm
Bachata FixationEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayBachata Fixation is a dancing event, presented by Numinus Live, on the 3rd Friday of the month, 2023, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., at Luna Night Club, 3019 Auto Drive, Durham, North Carolina. It's ... Read More » | Downtown Durham Civil Rights History Walking Tour 10:00 am
Downtown Durham Civil Rights History Walking TourEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayUPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's ... Read More » Rock the Park Movie Series: Top Gun: Maverick 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Rock the Park Movie Series: Top Gun: MaverickSaturday, August 19, 2023 Durham Parks and Recreation's 2023 Rock the Park Movie and Concert Series takes place in several Durham parks and is free to attend. Sit back, relax and enjoy family and friends while grooving to music or ... Read More » | ||||
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » | Downtown Durham Architecture and Urban Landscapes Walking Tour 10:00 am
Downtown Durham Architecture and Urban Landscapes Walking TourEvery 1 months on the 4th SaturdayUPDATE: These tours don't seem to be regularly scheduled at this time. Preservation Durham leads free walking (and one biking) tours on Saturdays. These tours have started up again for 2023, and take place through November, 2023. It's ... Read More » Downtown Durham Streetery: Games for Grownups 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Downtown Durham Streetery: Games for GrownupsSaturday, August 26, 2023 The Streetery is returning to Durham! On the 4th Saturday of June, July, August and September, 2023, certain streets will close to traffic and open to outdoor dining, performances and other activities. Buy a meal ... Read More » | |||||
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and dance 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Salsa Social -- lesson and danceWeekly on SundayEvery Sunday (they've been going on for 13 years!) Triangle Meeting Space, at 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham, hosts Sunday Salsa Dance Social. This is a low-priced fun way to enjoy dancing. At 6:30 p.m. there's ... Read More » |
