
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 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 NCMAWeekly on 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. Please note that in July, ... 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 » | 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 TuesdayPhoto courtesy of Crank Arm Brewing Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. Crank Arm Brewing hosts many events, including live music, ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of Raleigh Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026: Saturday, July 18, ... Read More » Trivia Night 7:00 pm
Trivia NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, has some upcoming events. You can find them all on Raleigh Beer Garden's Facebook page or their website calendar. Upcoming Events: Check back soon. Recurring Events Trivia NightWednesdays7 p.m.Free 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 » 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 » | 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 NCMAWeekly on 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. Please note that in July, ... Read More » | |
Tattooing in North Carolina: History talk 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tattooing in North Carolina: History talkSunday, August 9, 2026 Welcome Tattoo, 316 W Geer Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting Tattooing in North Carolina on Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening exploring over 100 years of tattooing in North ... 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 TuesdayPhoto courtesy of Crank Arm Brewing Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. Crank Arm Brewing hosts many events, including live music, ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of Raleigh Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026: Saturday, July 18, ... Read More » Trivia Night 7:00 pm
Trivia NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, has some upcoming events. You can find them all on Raleigh Beer Garden's Facebook page or their website calendar. Upcoming Events: Check back soon. Recurring Events Trivia NightWednesdays7 p.m.Free Read More » | Ackland Art Museum: Extended hours during 2nd Friday ArtWalk 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ackland Art Museum: Extended hours during 2nd Friday ArtWalkEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayPhoto by Tom Waldenberg Ackland Art Museum, on the University of North Carolina campus at 101 S Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, opens for extended hours, 5 to 9 p.m., on the 2nd Friday of ... 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 » The Market at NCMA 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Market at NCMAWeekly on 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. Please note that in July, ... 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 » | |
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 TuesdayPhoto courtesy of Crank Arm Brewing Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. Crank Arm Brewing hosts many events, including live music, ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of Raleigh Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026: Saturday, July 18, ... Read More » Trivia Night 7:00 pm
Trivia NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, has some upcoming events. You can find them all on Raleigh Beer Garden's Facebook page or their website calendar. Upcoming Events: Check back soon. Recurring Events Trivia NightWednesdays7 p.m.Free 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 » Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts FestivalDailyPhoto courtesy of Town of Cary The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2026! It will take place August 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The ... Read More » The Market at NCMA 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Market at NCMAWeekly on 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. Please note that in July, ... Read More » | ||
Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cary's Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts FestivalDailyPhoto courtesy of Town of Cary The Town of Cary's Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival is back for 2026! It will take place August 22 and 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The ... 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 TuesdayPhoto courtesy of Crank Arm Brewing Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. Crank Arm Brewing hosts many events, including live music, ... Read More » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayPhoto courtesy of Raleigh Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Free Live Music in 2026: Saturday, July 18, ... Read More » Trivia Night 7:00 pm
Trivia NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, has some upcoming events. You can find them all on Raleigh Beer Garden's Facebook page or their website calendar. Upcoming Events: Check back soon. Recurring Events Trivia NightWednesdays7 p.m.Free 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 » | 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 International Festival 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
The International FestivalSaturday, August 29, 2026 The International Festival will take place August 29 and 30, 2026, at Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours are: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Tickets ... Read More » The Market at NCMA 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Market at NCMAWeekly on 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. Please note that in July, ... Read More » | |
The International Festival 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
The International FestivalSunday, August 30, 2026 The International Festival will take place August 29 and 30, 2026, at Theatre Raleigh, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Hours are: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Tickets ... 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 » |
