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
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- Triangle brewery calendar
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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 » 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 » | Fountain Concerts: Pas de deux 5:15 pm
Fountain Concerts: Pas de deuxThursday, October 5, 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 » | 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 » Día de la Comunidad (Community Day) -- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Día de la Comunidad (Community Day) -- Hispanic Heritage Month CelebrationSaturday, October 7, 2023 The City of Durham and Durham Parks & Recreation are hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Día de la Comunidad (Community Day) will take place Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., ... Read More » 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 » | ||||
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 » Sister Cities of Durham's International Food Truck Festival 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sister Cities of Durham's International Food Truck FestivalSunday, October 8, 2023 Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the International Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 8, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. You can expect lots of ... 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 » | Duke Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Seyfried, pianist 7:30 pm
Duke Symphony Orchestra with Daniel Seyfried, pianistWednesday, October 11, 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 » | NC Mario Kart Friday Night Races -- Friday the 13th Edition 8:00 pm
NC Mario Kart Friday Night Races -- Friday the 13th EditionFriday, October 13, 2023 NC Mario Kart Community hosts a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament series at Bad Machines, 108 E Main Street, Durham, NC. It's generally happening every other Friday, but occasionally on a Saturday. Bad Machines is an ... 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 Tobacco Heritage Walking Tours 10:00 am
Downtown Durham Tobacco Heritage Walking ToursSaturday, October 14, 2023 UPDATE: 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 » | |||
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 » 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 » | 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 » | 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 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 » Jazz Listening Circle -- Listen and Learn from Local Artists 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Jazz Listening Circle -- Listen and Learn from Local ArtistsSaturday, October 21, 2023 Jazz Listening Circle is a free event that will take place the third Saturday of the month, starting October 21, 2023, at Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley Street, Durham, ... 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 » 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 » Jordan High School FFA Fall Market & Plant Sale 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Jordan High School FFA Fall Market & Plant SaleSaturday, October 28, 2023 Jordan High School FFA is hosting a Fall Market & Plant Sale on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the front parking lot of Jordan High School, 6806 Garrett Road, ... Read More » Trick or Treat at Old Mill Farm 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Trick or Treat at Old Mill FarmDailyOld Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is holds seasonal activities all year. For Halloween, you can trick or treat on the farm. The final weekend of Trick or Treat ... 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 » | |||||
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 » Trick or Treat at Old Mill Farm 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Trick or Treat at Old Mill FarmDailyOld Mill Farm, at 8913 NC Highway 751 South, Durham, North Carolina, is holds seasonal activities all year. For Halloween, you can trick or treat on the farm. The final weekend of Trick or Treat ... 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 » |
