
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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Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member) All Day
Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member)DailyUPDATE: The Taco reward is in effect! Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks stole a base in game 1 on October 27, 2023! You have through November 5, 2023, to become a Taco Bell Rewards ... Read More » | Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member) All Day
Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member)DailyUPDATE: The Taco reward is in effect! Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks stole a base in game 1 on October 27, 2023! You have through November 5, 2023, to become a Taco Bell Rewards ... Read More » | Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member) All Day
Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member)DailyUPDATE: The Taco reward is in effect! Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks stole a base in game 1 on October 27, 2023! You have through November 5, 2023, to become a Taco Bell Rewards ... Read More » | Touchdown (Town) (Time TBD) All Day
Touchdown (Town) (Time TBD)Saturday, November 4, 2023 Image: Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership Before select Carolina home football games, Downtown Chapel Hill Partnership is hosting Touchdown (Town) -- free, family events. They'll take place two hours before kick-off, on the lawn between Carolina Square and ... Read More » Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member) All Day
Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member)DailyUPDATE: The Taco reward is in effect! Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks stole a base in game 1 on October 27, 2023! You have through November 5, 2023, to become a Taco Bell Rewards ... Read More » Smash Don't Trash -- Bring Your Pumpkin to Midtown Farmers Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Smash Don't Trash -- Bring Your Pumpkin to Midtown Farmers MarketSaturday, November 4, 2023 Has your pumpkin seen better days? Bring it to Smash Don't Trash on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Midtown Farmers' Market, 4191 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, ... Read More » Drop off Pumpkins for Composting in Multiple Durham Parks 8:00 am
Drop off Pumpkins for Composting in Multiple Durham ParksSaturday, November 4, 2023 Photo: Depositphotos When Halloween ends, your pumpkin can keep on doing good! Keep it out of the landfill by composting it! If you don't have a compost pile of your own, there are multiple places where ... Read More » | |||
Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member) All Day
Free Doritos Locos Tacos from Taco Bell because of stolen base in World Series (must be Rewards member)DailyUPDATE: The Taco reward is in effect! Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks stole a base in game 1 on October 27, 2023! You have through November 5, 2023, to become a Taco Bell Rewards ... Read More » Triangle NC Pin Trader Event 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Triangle NC Pin Trader EventSunday, November 5, 2023 TriangleNCpinTrader events are coming up! Do you love Disney pin trading in the parks? Why not keep the magic alive at home by pin trading locally at these pin trading events. Free to trade. Email TriNCpinTrade@gmail.com ... 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 » | Get your documents notarized for free at National Notary Public Day Celebration in Garner 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Get your documents notarized for free at National Notary Public Day Celebration in GarnerTuesday, November 7, 2023 Celebrate National Notary Public Day with Perfect Experience Notary, LLC, at Garner Chamber of Commerce, 401 Circle Drive, Garner, North Carolina, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you have documents ... Read More » | Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWednesday, November 8, 2023 Beer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » U.S. Navy Band Commodores in free concert at NCCU 7:30 pm
U.S. Navy Band Commodores in free concert at NCCUWednesday, November 8, 2023 The United States Navy Band Commodores will perform in a free concert at North Carolina Central University's New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. U.S. Navy ... Read More » | Shake Shack Opens at Village District, Raleigh, with free swag & more 10:30 am
Shake Shack Opens at Village District, Raleigh, with free swag & moreThursday, November 9, 2023 Photo courtesy of Shake Shack Shake Shack is opening its first Raleigh, North Carolina, location on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 2101 Clark Avenue, at Village District. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., ... Read More » | Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- opening reception 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- opening receptionFriday, November 10, 2023 Two lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » | Triangle Toy Takeaway at New Horizon Church in Durham -- free toys for kids 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Triangle Toy Takeaway at New Horizon Church in Durham -- free toys for kidsSaturday, November 11, 2023 New Horizon Church, 100 Horizon Place, Durham, is hosting the Triangle Toy Takeaway on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this event families from around the Triangle are welcome to come ... Read More » Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClaySaturday, November 11, 2023 Two lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Garden Party: Diwali Celebration at Kidzu Children's Museum 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Garden Party: Diwali Celebration at Kidzu Children's MuseumSaturday, November 11, 2023 Image: Depositphotos Kidzu Children's Museum, 201 S Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is hosting Garden Party: Diwali Celebration on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event. This will be the ... Read More » | |
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClayWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayTwo lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thanks + Giving Food Truck RodeoSunday, November 12, 2023 Photo courtesy of Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture and Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation are hosting the Thanks + Giving Food Truck Rodeo on Sunday, November 12, 2023. It ... Read More » TCSL Annual Holiday Bazaar 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
TCSL Annual Holiday BazaarSunday, November 12, 2023 Triangle Center for Spiritual Living's annual Holiday Bazaar takes place Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free Shop from 20+ local craftspeople for a wide variety of unique artwork & photography, ... Read More » Public Sing-Along of The Gondoliers with Durham Savoyards 2:00 pm
Public Sing-Along of The Gondoliers with Durham SavoyardsSunday, November 12, 2023 The Durham Savoyards are hosting a free public sing-along of The Gondoliers on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 2 p.m., at Durham in the IBM Room in the basement of the Durham Arts Council, 120 ... Read More » | Zaxby's: Free fried pickles on National Pickle Day (with purchase) All Day
Zaxby's: Free fried pickles on National Pickle Day (with purchase)Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Photo: Zaxby's Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, is National Pickle Day. If you'd like to celebrate, one way is with Zaxby's special deal... On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, get a free serving of Fried Pickles as an add-on ... Read More » | Registration opens for Snow Much Fun -- Winter Carnival at Dix Park 12:00 pm
Registration opens for Snow Much Fun -- Winter Carnival at Dix ParkWednesday, November 15, 2023 Photo: Dorothea Dix Park Snow Much Fun is a FREE winter carnival at Dorothea Dix Park's Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 3 to 8 p.m. Although it's free, tickets ... Read More » Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » | Women's Safety Seminar 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Women's Safety SeminarThursday, November 16, 2023 Pinam Construction, along with City of Durham Police Department, Triangle Shooting Academy and Gracie's Jui-Jitsu, is hosting a women's safety seminar on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Durham Armory, 212 ... Read More » Reality Ministries Talent Show 5:30 pm
Reality Ministries Talent ShowThursday, November 16, 2023 Reality Ministries is an organization in Durham that creates opportunities for people of all abilities. On Thursday, November 16, 2023, the organization is hosting a talent show for people of all abilities at Durham Performing ... Read More » | Outdoor Adventures: Hibernation 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Outdoor Adventures: HibernationFriday, November 17, 2023 Venture outside with Oberlin Regional Library and Raleigh Historic Sites for Outdoor Adventures. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade will explore a different nature and history topic each month with a storytime and hands-on activities. This ... Read More » Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- gallery open, with artist talks at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay -- gallery open, with artist talks at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.Friday, November 17, 2023 Two lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... 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 » | Holiday Arts & Craft Fair 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Holiday Arts & Craft FairSaturday, November 18, 2023 Shop for unique gifts, all made by creative friends and neighbors over age 50, at Cary's Holiday Craft Fair, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission ... Read More » Holiday Market Benefiting Duke Children's Hospital 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Holiday Market Benefiting Duke Children's HospitalSaturday, November 18, 2023 Multiple Choices for the Children is holding a holiday market, which will benefit Duke Children's Hospital. The market takes place Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Umstead Pines Golf & ... Read More » Life on Wheels Pre-Holiday Bike Event in Carrboro 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Life on Wheels Pre-Holiday Bike Event in CarrboroSaturday, November 18, 2023 On Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., stop by South Green, 501 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro, North Carolina, for Life on Wheels. This is a free event. Join BikeCarrboro, Bicycle Alliance of ... Read More » Preston Woods Art Walk 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Preston Woods Art WalkSaturday, November 18, 2023 The Preston Woods Art Walk takes place Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The walk begins at 103 Monticello Avenue, Durham, NC. This event started in November of 2020, and now takes ... Read More » | |
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, ClayWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayTwo lifelong Durhamites, Delores Farmer and Julie Hinson, are showing their pottery at the pop-up gallery space at 111 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Home Grown - Hand Made: Durham, Women, Clay will take place ... Read More » Pop Swap -- Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central Park 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Swap -- Free Community Arts Festival at Durham Central ParkSunday, November 19, 2023 The 6th Pop Swap Fest will take place at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At this free event, there will be ... Read More » Winter Festival at City Market 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Winter Festival at City MarketSunday, November 19, 2023 The Night Market Company is presenting Winter Festival at City Market, on Sunday, November 19, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m. City Market is at 208 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free. The event ... 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 » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)Wednesday, November 22, 2023 WRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » Free Thanksgiving Community Meal 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Free Thanksgiving Community MealWednesday, November 22, 2023 Serve the Need is presenting a free Thanksgiving Community Meal in Clayton, North Carolina, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The community can choose from two seatings: First Seating11 am. to 2 p.m.Clayton Civitan Bldg340 McCullers Street, Clayton, ... Read More » Free Thanksgiving Community Meal 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Free Thanksgiving Community MealWednesday, November 22, 2023 Serve the Need is presenting a free Thanksgiving Community Meal in Clayton, North Carolina, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. The community can choose from two seatings: First Seating11 am. to 2 p.m.Clayton Civitan Bldg340 McCullers Street, Clayton, ... Read More » Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... 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 » Free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Free pictures with Santa and Mrs. ClausSaturday, November 25, 2023 Photo: Depositphotos Clayton General Store, at 10522 Hwy 70 Business, Clayton, holds frequent events for the community. You can find them listed on their Facebook page. Santa & Mrs. Claus Meet and GreetSaturday, November 25, 202312:30 to 3 ... Read More » | |||
Museum Store Sunday All Day
Museum Store SundaySunday, November 26, 2023 If you're looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you're shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect gift ... Read More » Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » Regal Holiday Classics 1:00 pm
Regal Holiday ClassicsSunday, November 26, 2023 Regal is showing classic holiday movies on four weekends this season. Tickets are just $5. And Regal Crown Club members can bring a friend along for free. The movies will be shown on Saturdays and Sundays ... 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 » | Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study Durham 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Wine Study: Free Wine Tasting at Beer Study DurhamWeekly on WednesdayBeer Study-Durham, 2501 University Drive, Durham, is a bottle shop that specializes in craft beer. You can purchase beer to take home but there's also a lounge, complete with arcade games like pinball, skeeball and ... Read More » | Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies) All Day
Wool E's Winter Wonderland (time and price varies)DailyWRAL and The Durham Bull's are hosting Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday light event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. This event is new for 2023. The ballpark ... Read More » Better Days Live Music Series at Hartwell 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Better Days Live Music Series at HartwellThursday, November 30, 2023 The Better Days Live Music Series' fourth installment takes place Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hartwell Raleigh, 620 W South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Admission is free, but a $5 donation ... Read More » |
