
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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Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More » Window on Animal Health 1:30 pm
							 Window on Animal HealthWeekly on Tuesday and WednesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood Cemetery 9:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Plein Air Drawing and Painting at Historic Oakwood CemeteryEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdayPhoto: Depositphotos Artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, for Plein Air drawing and painting. These sessions take place the first Thursday of ... Read More » Bilingual Storytime 10:30 am to 11:00 am
							 Bilingual StorytimeEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdayPhoto: 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, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM to ... Read More » Live at Lunch: Ed Stephenson Duo 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
							 Live at Lunch: Ed Stephenson DuoThursday, October 2, 2025 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concerts return for the fall in September, 2025. Photo: Mace ... Read More »  | Cinnaholic: $2 Old Skool Rolls  All Day
							 Cinnaholic: $2 Old Skool RollsFriday, October 3, 2025 National Cinnamon Roll Day is on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Both Cinnabon and Cinnaholic have special deals, but please take note of the dates, because Cinnaholic is celebrating a day early. Cinnaholic Cinnaholic is celebrating National Cinnamon ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelFriday, October 3, 2025 Photo courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More » Cars and Coffee Morrisville 8:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Cars and Coffee MorrisvilleEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayCars and Coffee Morrisville is a free event that takes place the first Saturday of the month, year round, at the Imperial Center, 5425 Page Road, Durham. This is one of the Southeast's largest monthly ... 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 » Free Yoga at Fenton in Cary 9:00 am to 10:00 am
							 Free Yoga at Fenton in CarySaturday, October 4, 2025 Corpower Yoga is offering a free outdoor yoga class at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. No registration is required. Just bring your mat and water. These classes take place ... Read More »  | |||
Chapboro Book Crawl: visit 4 bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to win All Day
							 Chapboro Book Crawl: visit 4 bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro for a chance to winSunday, October 5, 2025 The Chapboro Book Crawl will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2025. This all-day event is brought together by four local bookstores in Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Golden Fig Books200 N Greensboro Street, Carrboro, NC11 a.m. ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Pop Up ARTernative Market 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
							 Pop Up ARTernative MarketEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayChapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly art pop-up market. ARTernative Market will take place the first Sunday of the month, through the rest of 2025, from 9 ... Read More » St. Paul's Blessing of the Animals 9:02 am
							 St. Paul's Blessing of the AnimalsSunday, October 5, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos Many churches invite people to bring their pets for the Blessing of the Animals in early October. This special event has become a much-loved part of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, which ... Read More »  | Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
							 Monday Night NFL Football Watch PartyMonday, October 6, 2025 Crank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... Read More » Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings (dine-in only) 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
							 Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings (dine-in only)Weekly on MondayDurham 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 »  | Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members get $10 off $20 Grubhub order All Day
							 Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members get $10 off $20 Grubhub orderTuesday, October 7, 2025 Grubhub+ $10 Off Deal All Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can use promo code DEALS10 at checkout to redeem $10 off a $20 Grubhub order October 7 and 8, 2025. Add the promo code at checkout from ... Read More » Chuys: Dress like a taco and get a free entrée All Day
							 Chuys: Dress like a taco and get a free entréeTuesday, October 7, 2025 Photo: depositphotos National Taco Day is a cause for celebration. It's a day to honor the taco, one of the most versatile and tasty foods. It takes place on the first Tuesday of October, which ... Read More » Dress like a taco and get a free entrée at Chuy's for National Taco Day All Day
							 Dress like a taco and get a free entrée at Chuy's for National Taco DayTuesday, October 7, 2025 Celebrate National Taco Day at Chuy's on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. It's time to dust off your taco costume. Dress like a taco, head to Chuy's, post a picture on social media and show your server. ... Read More » Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ All Day
							 Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+Every 1 months on the 1st TuesdayPhoto: Depositphotos If you're age 55 or older, plan your Walgreens shopping for the first Tuesday of the month, which is Walgreens' Senior Day. On Senior Day, shoppers age 55+ receive 20% on all eligible regular-priced items. ... Read More »  | Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members get $10 off $20 Grubhub order All Day
							 Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members get $10 off $20 Grubhub orderDailyGrubhub+ $10 Off Deal All Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can use promo code DEALS10 at checkout to redeem $10 off a $20 Grubhub order October 7 and 8, 2025. Add the promo code at checkout from ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Holly Springs Small Business Network 9:00 am to 10:00 am
							 Holly Springs Small Business NetworkEvery 1 months on the 2nd WednesdayBombshell Beer Company, at 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, is a 100% women-owned microbrewery. They package our beer in kegs and cans which can be found in restaurants and bars throughout the Greater Triangle, Triad, ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More »  | Veteran's Coffee and Connection 8:00 am to 9:30 am
							 Veteran's Coffee and ConnectionEvery 1 months on the 2nd ThursdayFainting Goat Brewing Company, 330 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, is a small, independent, veteran and woman-owned, boutique brewery. It offers a variety of handcrafted brews in a casual atmosphere with a dog-friendly patio and outdoor ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours at Historic Oakwood Cemetery 10:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours at Historic Oakwood CemeteryEvery 1 months on the 2nd ThursdayThe 72 acre Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, has a rich history of more than 140 years. Its park-like setting is the final resting place for over 22,000 people, including many ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Nature Tales for children at North Carolina Botanical Garden 10:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Nature Tales for children at North Carolina Botanical GardenEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayNorth Carolina Botanical Garden. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Botanical Garden's Display Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, is free to visit. Read on to learn about some upcoming (free or inexpensive) events, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | A Taste of Greece 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
							 A Taste of GreeceSaturday, October 11, 2025 A Taste of Greece takes place October 11 and 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p .m. both days, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Purchase ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... 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 » Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park (field trip to RDU Airport) 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
							 Youth Aviation Academy Program at John Chavis Memorial Park (field trip to RDU Airport)Saturday, October 11, 2025 The John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, is hosting a Youth Aviation Academy program for kids ages 9 to 16. Come and learn more about the legacy of the Tuskegee ... Read More »  | 
A Taste of Greece 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
							 A Taste of GreeceDailyA Taste of Greece takes place October 11 and 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p .m. both days, at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 NC Hwy 751, Durham, North Carolina. Admission is free. Purchase ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor -- tons of demos 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
							 Fall Pottery and Glass Festival at Cedar Creek Gallery in Creedmoor -- tons of demosWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayCedar Creek Gallery, at 1150 Fleming Road, Creedmoor, North Carolina, sells and displays the work over 200 accomplished craftspeople. It's a gallery, a museum, a nursery and a community of working studio craftspeople. You can ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
							 Monday Night NFL Football Watch PartyWeekly on MondayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... Read More » Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings (dine-in only) 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
							 Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings (dine-in only)Weekly on MondayDurham 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 »  | Tickets on sale for Pullen Park's Holiday Express 9:00 am
							 Tickets on sale for Pullen Park's Holiday ExpressTuesday, October 14, 2025 Photo: Crabtree Rotary / Pullen Park Holiday Express, the popular holiday train in Pullen Park, is back in December, 2025. Tickets will go on sale the morning of October 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. This year ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Campfire Storytime 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Campfire StorytimeTuesday, October 14, 2025 Blooming Daisy Homestead, at 971 Marian Lane, Spring Hope, North Carolina, offers programs to help families discover the wonders of animals, nature and homesteading through engaging, hands-on classes. The classes incorporate art, crafts, science, nature ... Read More »  | Free Yoga at Fenton in Cary 9:00 am to 10:00 am
							 Free Yoga at Fenton in CaryWednesday, October 15, 2025 Corpower Yoga is offering a free outdoor yoga class at Fenton Square by Paragon Theaters, 21 Fenton Main Street, Cary, North Carolina. No registration is required. Just bring your mat and water. These classes take place ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairThursday, October 16, 2025 Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Primetime with the Pack: NC State students get into NC State Fair for $8 All Day
							 Primetime with the Pack: NC State students get into NC State Fair for $8Thursday, October 16, 2025 Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » PlayMakers: Free performance of King James 10:30 am
							 PlayMakers: Free performance of King JamesFriday, October 17, 2025 PlayMakers Repertory Company is presenting free performances of King James around the Triangle in September and October of 2025. Basketball brought them together, but friendship is the real game. Spanning the rise of LeBron James ... Read More »  | North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More » Shred Day in Apex 8:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Shred Day in ApexSaturday, October 18, 2025 Shredding your documents is a one way to protect yourself from identity theft and other forms of fraud. Shred pre-approved credit card offers, tax records, employment records, old bills, out-of-date account statements and other personal ... Read More » Toastique grand opening at The Exchange in Raleigh -- first 100 customers get $50 in rewards 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
							 Toastique grand opening at The Exchange in Raleigh -- first 100 customers get $50 in rewardsSaturday, October 18, 2025 Photo courtesy of Toastique Toastique is celebrating its grand opening at The Exchange, 1000 Social Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 100 guests with a $10 ... Read More »  | 
North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Visit Cow Sanctuary 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
							 Visit Cow SanctuaryWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayBrajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesMonday, October 20, 2025 You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | Senior Citizen Day at NC State Fair (ages 65+ get in for free) All Day
							 Senior Citizen Day at NC State Fair (ages 65+ get in for free)Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesDailyYou might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesDailyYou might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More »  | Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at NC State Fair: Donate 6 cans of food and get in for free All Day
							 Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at NC State Fair: Donate 6 cans of food and get in for freeThursday, October 23, 2025 Mark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesDailyYou might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesDailyYou might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut if you wear a costume All Day
							 Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut if you wear a costumeSaturday, October 25, 2025 Krispy Kreme is introducing a Trick or Treat Collection of doughnuts for the Halloween season! The limited-time collection will be available from October 6 to 31, 2025. In addition, this year Krispy Kreme is offering a ... Read More » NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesDailyYou might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More »  | 
NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universities All Day
							 NC Countdown to College: Application fees waived for many NC colleges and universitiesDailyYou might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 20 to 26, 2025, for applying to college. During that time period, 45 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will ... Read More » North Carolina State Fair All Day
							 North Carolina State FairDailyMark your calendar! The North Carolina State Fair will take place October 16 to 26, 2025. Read on to learn how to save money and to learn about some of special features of the Fair. The ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Junior League of Raleigh's 41st Annual Shopping SPREE! 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
							 Junior League of Raleigh's 41st Annual Shopping SPREE!Sunday, October 26, 2025 Kick off your holiday shopping in style - and early! - at the Junior League of Raleigh’s 41st Annual Shopping SPREE! presented by First Citizens Bank. The event takes place Oct. 24 to 26, 2025, ... Read More »  | Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
							 Monday Night NFL Football Watch PartyWeekly on MondayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... Read More » Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings (dine-in only) 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
							 Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ wings (dine-in only)Weekly on MondayDurham 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 »  | Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » North Hills Kids: Monster Mash 9:30 am to 11:30 am
							 North Hills Kids: Monster MashTuesday, October 28, 2025 For the first time, North Hills is extended its North Hills Kids program into the fall. North Hill Kids will feature FREE themed kids' events every Tuesday from September 23 to October 28, 2025, from ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Campfire Storytime 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Campfire StorytimeWeekly on TuesdayBlooming Daisy Homestead, at 971 Marian Lane, Spring Hope, North Carolina, offers programs to help families discover the wonders of animals, nature and homesteading through engaging, hands-on classes. The classes incorporate art, crafts, science, nature ... Read More »  | Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residents 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
							 Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residentsWednesday, October 29, 2025 Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More »  | Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke ChapelDailyPhoto courtesy of Duke Arts Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the dead with Día de ... Read More » Live at Lunch: Chris Overstreet 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
							 Live at Lunch: Chris OverstreetThursday, October 30, 2025 Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series, Live at Lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Concerts return for the fall in September, 2025. Photo: Mace ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoops All Day
							 Baskin Robbins: 31% off scoopsFriday, October 31, 2025 Photo: Baskin-Robbins On the 31st of every month (that has 31 days), Baskin Robbins is offering 31% off scoops all day at participating locations. Waffle cones, toppings and sundaes are excluded from the discount. The discount is only ... Read More » Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut if you wear a costume All Day
							 Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut if you wear a costumeFriday, October 31, 2025 Krispy Kreme is introducing a Trick or Treat Collection of doughnuts for the Halloween season! The limited-time collection will be available from October 6 to 31, 2025. In addition, this year Krispy Kreme is offering a ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Trick or Treat at North Hills 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
							 Trick or Treat at North HillsFriday, October 31, 2025 Dress up in your best costume and join North Hills, 4321 Lassiter at North Hills, Raleigh, NC, for trick-or-treating! On Friday, October 31, 2025, participating businesses will be handing out candy. General hours are 10 a.m. ... Read More »  | 
