Triangle Events Calendar

On 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 Durham County Sheriff's Office is hosting a Back to School Community Resource Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Drive, Durham, North ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Bring the kids to the Durham County Main Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, North Carolina, for Tools For School on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last. ... Read More »

Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting Free Retro Family Days this summer. On select Saturdays in July and August, 2026, they'll be showing a retro family film for free. The films will ... Read More »

El Centro Hispano and Durham Parks and Recreation are hosting Durham Fiesta Latina on Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. This free event ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Counter 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 they offer classes in brewing ... Read More »

The Black Farmers' Market gives the public a chance to support Black farmers in the Triangle, and to enjoy the wonderful products that they offer the community. The market alternates between Raleigh and Durham. Please note ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage 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 and ... Read More »

Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church, at 1209 N Elizabeth Street, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent free community events, including monthly food distributions and community meals. They list their events on their Facebook page. Free Food Distribution Elizabeth ... Read More »

Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown Durham. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, is a taproom that features a wide variety of fresh craft beer on tap. Fill up a reusable growler to enjoy after your visit. Growler Grlz also ... Read More »

Photo: 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 »

Skrimp Shack, at 3600 N Duke Street, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating National Oyster Day with a special deal. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, get 1/4 pound of fried oysters for just $5. The regular price ... Read More »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage 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 and ... Read More »

The second location of Crank Arm Brewing, at 620 Fernway Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is now open. It's located in Downtown Durham, in the base floor of The Beckon Building. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Verify events on their ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Photo: 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 to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, is a 15,000 square foot "cargotecture" development, made of upcycled shipping containers, with a central pavilion for performances. Boxyard RTP includes food and beverage vendors, ... Read More »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Counter 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 they offer classes in brewing ... Read More »

Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, will host PLAYlist Concert Series again in 2026. The concerts take place the first Friday of the month from May to October, 2026, except for July, when it takes place ... Read More »

Claymakers, at 470 Salem Street, Durham, North Carolina, is sharing the exhibition, Indelible: Tattooed Ceramics, from August 7 to September 25, 2026. Indelible features 40 ceramic artworks by 14 potters, painted with designs by 20 tattoo ... Read More »

West 94th Street Pub, 4711 Hope Valley Road, #6C, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent events, which you can find on its Facebook page. Upcoming Events Illustration: Depositphotos Pub Fall Soup/Stew CompetitionSunday, October 18, 20262 to 4 p.m.Free Do you ... Read More »

Durham Farmers' Market, at 501 Foster Street in Durham, is Durham's largest farmers' market. It's open Saturdays all year, and also Wednesdays from mid-April to mid-October. Scroll down for upcoming special events. April to November: Saturdays, ... Read More »

On 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 River Church, at 4425 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Back to School Bash and Health Fair on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free to attend. What ... Read More »

Durham Beer Garden, at 812 N Mangum Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a beer garden, bottle shop and event space with an on-site food truck. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and a wide variety ... Read More »

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 »

Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown Durham. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Photo: 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 to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, is a taproom that features a wide variety of fresh craft beer on tap. Fill up a reusable growler to enjoy after your visit. Growler Grlz also ... Read More »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Durham Chess Club Durham Chess Club hosts a weekly chess meet-up on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to play and everyone, ... Read More »

The second location of Crank Arm Brewing, at 620 Fernway Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is now open. It's located in Downtown Durham, in the base floor of The Beckon Building. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Verify events on their ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage 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 and ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, is a 15,000 square foot "cargotecture" development, made of upcycled shipping containers, with a central pavilion for performances. Boxyard RTP includes food and beverage vendors, ... Read More »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Counter 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 they offer classes in brewing ... Read More »

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 »

Photo: 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 to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: ... Read More »

Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players ... Read More »

On 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 »

Durham Co-op Market is a cooperative grocery store at 1111 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham.  The market schedules some events throughout the year. Here's one upcoming event: Books, Bikes & Back-To-SchoolSaturday, August 15, 20269 a.m. to 2 ... Read More »

Durham Really Really Free Market is a community gathering that's all about sharing. Bring what you don't need and take anything you do need. It's not about buying, selling, trading or bartering. Just sharing. No money ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Allure Me The Meda Health Spa, at 2222 Sedwich Road, Suite 102, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a back to school event on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a ... Read More »

The Black Farmers' Market gives the public a chance to support Black farmers in the Triangle, and to enjoy the wonderful products that they offer the community. The market alternates between Raleigh and Durham. Please note ... Read More »

Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown Durham. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Growler Grlz, at 4810 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, is a taproom that features a wide variety of fresh craft beer on tap. Fill up a reusable growler to enjoy after your visit. Growler Grlz also ... Read More »

Photo: 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 »

Photo: Depositphotos Durham Rescue Mission, 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a Back-To-School Party on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. It's free to attend. The event was announced on Facebook. Doors open at 11 a.m. ... Read More »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Durham Beer and Banjos is a music series featuring roots, bluegrass, Americana and folk music. It takes place every Thursday (with some exceptions), from 6 to 8 p.m., at Old Mill Farm, 8794 North ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Durham Chess Club Durham Chess Club hosts a weekly chess meet-up on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to play and everyone, ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, is a 15,000 square foot "cargotecture" development, made of upcycled shipping containers, with a central pavilion for performances. Boxyard RTP includes food and beverage vendors, ... Read More »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Boxcar Bar + Arcade's third location, at 621 Foster Street, Durham, offers 70+ arcade games, a full bar, including 24 craft drafts, a Neapolitan style pizza kitchen, private event space and more. You can find all ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Counter 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 they offer classes in brewing ... Read More »

The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Foodie Fare one Friday ... Read More »

Magnetic Sound Studios, at Lakewood, 2020 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting FREE Third Friday concerts to coincide with Third Friday Artwalk in Durham. The next one one features Possum Monorail on Friday, August ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage 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 and ... Read More »

On 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 »

Duke Homestead, at 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, North Carolina, hosts several free or inexpensive events throughout the year. Here's one that's coming up: Brightleaf Harvest DaySaturday, August 22, 202610 a.m. to 2 p.m.Free Experience North Carolina ... Read More »

Carolina Theatre, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, is presenting Family Saturday Series, with performances perfect for all ages. These music, storytelling, dance, and magic performances will introduce young audiences to the magic of live ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Sisters of Purpose Enterprise is hosting its first outdoor community giveaway on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. It takes place on the corner of Hyde Park and Liberty Street, Durham, North ... Read More »

The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. MAKRS Society is presenting Durham Underground Market seven Sundays ... Read More »

Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown Durham. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 505 East End Avenue, Durham, NC, hosts an Expungement and Driver License Restoration Clinic the 4th Tuesday of the month. It's free to attend. Learn how you can receive expungement help ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Photo: 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 »

Gizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Ment Beverage 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 and ... Read More »

Photo courtesy of Durham Chess Club Durham Chess Club hosts a weekly chess meet-up on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to play and everyone, ... Read More »

The second location of Crank Arm Brewing, at 620 Fernway Avenue, Durham, North Carolina, is now open. It's located in Downtown Durham, in the base floor of The Beckon Building. Upcoming Events Recurring Events Verify events on their ... Read More »

Courtesy of Der Nachbar Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps, at 4916 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina, features 20 taps, wine by the glass, and non-alcoholic options. There's an outside patio, where leashed dogs are welcome. There's an ... Read More »

Photo: Depositphotos Two Roosters Ice Cream is celebrating World Rock, Paper, Scissors Day on August 27, 2026, with a challenge. After you make your purchase, challenge a scooper at the register to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. ... Read More »

Parktown Food Hub is a community-based partnership aimed at reducing hunger and food insecurity in South Durham. Follow them on Facebook for announcements. Please check their website calendar and Facebook page before heading out, to ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Boxyard RTP, at 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, is a 15,000 square foot "cargotecture" development, made of upcycled shipping containers, with a central pavilion for performances. Boxyard RTP includes food and beverage vendors, ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Counter 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 they offer classes in brewing ... Read More »

Photos courtesy of Bull City Woodshop Bull City Woodshop, at 1912 E Pettigrew Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a youth centered nonprofit that guides individual development, fosters community connection, and cultivates creativity through woodworking. It offers ... Read More »

Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players ... Read More »

West 94th Street Pub, 4711 Hope Valley Road, #6C, Durham, North Carolina, hosts frequent events, which you can find on its Facebook page. Upcoming Events Illustration: Depositphotos Pub Fall Soup/Stew CompetitionSunday, October 18, 20262 to 4 p.m.Free Do you ... Read More »

Durham Ballet Theatre, at 608 N Duke Street, Durham, North Carolina, is holding a costume sale on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It's free to attend, and there's a huge selection ... Read More »

On 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 Carolina Theatre of Durham, at 309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC, is presenting a sensory friendly film series. The Sensory Friendly Film Series offers a welcoming and supportive environment for autistic individuals and others in ... Read More »

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Meet up to play Amerian Mahjong every Sunday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Hops & Flower, 2014 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina. The free open-play afternoons are currently scheduled for every Sunday ... Read More »

Glass Jug Beer Lab Downtown Durham. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Downtown Durham is at 545 Foster Street, Durham. The taproom is adjacent to Durham Central Park. They serve Glass Jug beers ... Read More »