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 » Grand Opening of Bull City Confectionaries -- first 20 get a free treat 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Grand Opening of Bull City Confectionaries -- first 20 get a free treatSaturday, September 2, 2023 Bull City Confectionaries is celebrating its grand opening at 1912 E NC-54, Durham, NC, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. The bakery specializes in mini-bundt cakes. The first 20 people to arrive at ... 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 » | Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Artistic Cultural Fair 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Artistic Cultural FairFriday, September 8, 2023 Image courtesy of City of Durham NIS Community Engagement The City of Durham is hosting Welcoming Week 2023. The week is intended to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections. Welcoming Week features several ... Read More » | Historic Russell School: Movie on the Lawn and Tour 6:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Historic Russell School: Movie on the Lawn and TourSaturday, September 9, 2023 Historic Russell School, 2001 Saint Marys Road, Hillsborough, is presenting a free event in September. Read on for the details about this event, as well as some information about this historic building. The Russell School is ... 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 » | Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Immigrant/Refugee Career & Resource Fair 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Immigrant/Refugee Career & Resource FairMonday, September 11, 2023 Image courtesy of City of Durham NIS Community Engagement The City of Durham is hosting Welcoming Week 2023. The week is intended to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections. Welcoming Week features several ... Read More » | Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Neighbors & Flavors 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Neighbors & FlavorsWednesday, September 13, 2023 Image courtesy of City of Durham NIS Community Engagement The City of Durham is hosting Welcoming Week 2023. The week is intended to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections. Welcoming Week features several ... Read More » | Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Our Story: A Panel Discussion 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: Our Story: A Panel DiscussionThursday, September 14, 2023 Image courtesy of City of Durham NIS Community Engagement The City of Durham is hosting Welcoming Week 2023. The week is intended to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections. Welcoming Week features several ... 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 » Irish Fest in the Forest 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Irish Fest in the ForestSaturday, September 16, 2023 Irish Fest in the Forest is an annual Irish music and dance festival, presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Besides music and dance, there will be Irish sports too from Raleigh Cú Chulainn and ... Read More » | |
Baby Goat Festival 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Baby Goat FestivalSunday, September 17, 2023 Old Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is celebrating the end of kidding season with the Baby Goat Festival on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ... Read More » Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: International Soccer Game 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Welcoming Week Celebration in Durham: International Soccer GameSunday, September 17, 2023 Image courtesy of City of Durham NIS Community Engagement The City of Durham is hosting Welcoming Week 2023. The week is intended to bring neighbors of all backgrounds together to build strong connections. Welcoming Week features several ... 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 » Recycled Orchestra of Cateura 7:00 pm
Recycled Orchestra of CateuraSaturday, September 23, 2023 Duke University Department of Music is presenting concerts for the public to enjoy. Many of the concerts are free, and some have a small ticket fee. You can find the full list of upcoming events ... Read More » | |||||
100 Years of Flute Music 2.0 4:00 pm
100 Years of Flute Music 2.0Sunday, September 24, 2023 Duke University Department of Music is presenting concerts for the public to enjoy. Many of the concerts are free, and some have a small ticket fee. You can find the full list of upcoming events ... 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 » | Pumpkin Patch Express at Museum of Life + Science 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Pumpkin Patch Express at Museum of Life + ScienceWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayMuseum of Life + Science, 433 West Murray Avenue, Durham, is presenting the Pumpkin Patch Express every Saturday and Sunday from September 26 to October 25, 2026. Dates of Pumpkin Patch Express September 26-27 October 3-4 October 10-11 October 17-18 October ... Read More » Downtown Durham Streetery: Baile en la Calle (Latin dancing) 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Downtown Durham Streetery: Baile en la Calle (Latin dancing)Saturday, September 30, 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 » |
