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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Cary Underground Market: Bands and Vendors 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cary Underground Market: Bands and VendorsEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayThe MAKRS Society presents Cary Underground Market the first Sunday of the month from March to December, 2026, 12 to 4 p.m., at Bond Brothers Beer Co., 202 E Cedar Street, Cary, North Carolina. These ... Read More » Kanikapila Ukulele Meetup 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Kanikapila Ukulele MeetupEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | Poker Night 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Poker NightWeekly on TuesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and Social 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and SocialWeekly on WednesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Movie Night: Minions 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Movie Night: MinionsFriday, November 6, 2026 Photo courtesy of Downtown Cary Park Downtown Cary Park, at 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina, is hosting movie nights throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2026. You can find all the movie nights ... Read More » | Taste of China Festival 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Taste of China FestivalSaturday, November 7, 2026 Taste of China Festival is a celebration of Chinese culture, including authentic cuisine, traditional performances and cultural exhibits. It's co-hosted by the Town of Cary and the Chinese-American Friendship Association of North Carolina. The festival takes place ... Read More » |
Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Open Mic Night 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Open Mic NightEvery 2 weeks on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | Poker Night 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Poker NightWeekly on TuesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and Social 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and SocialWeekly on WednesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | The Irish Session 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Irish SessionEvery 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | |
Kanikapila Ukulele Meetup 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Kanikapila Ukulele MeetupEvery 1 months on the 3rd SundayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | Poker Night 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Poker NightWeekly on TuesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and Social 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and SocialWeekly on WednesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Cary Night Market 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cary Night MarketFriday, November 20, 2026 Downtown Cary Park. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Cary Night Market is being held one Friday a month, from March to December, 2026, except for July. Each of these markets are at Downtown Cary Park, 319 S ... Read More » | Fenton Makers Market 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fenton Makers MarketEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayFenton Makers Market at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, features live music and shopping from local vendors. In addition to your favorite Fenton stores there will be 35 local artists booths curated by ... Read More » Fenton Makers Market 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fenton Makers MarketSaturday, November 21, 2026 Fenton Makers Market at Fenton, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina, features live music and shopping from local vendors. In addition to your favorite Fenton stores there will be 35 local artists booths curated by ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » |
Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » Open Mic Night 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Open Mic NightEvery 2 weeks on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » Poker Night 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Poker NightWeekly on TuesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 pm
Bond Brothers Run ClubWeekly on TuesdayBond Brothers Beer Company is an NC craft brewery, taproom, and beer garden located at 202 East Cedar Street in Cary. Below are some of their free or cheap events. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring Events Verify events ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and Social 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and SocialWeekly on WednesdayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » Open Mic Night 8:00 pm
Open Mic NightWeekly on WednesdayAbbey Road Tavern and Grill, 1195 West Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina, serves up food and drinks, and also hosts frequent events. Find the events on their website and Facebook page. Here are a few events... Upcoming ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » Music Bingo 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Music BingoWeekly on ThursdayFortnight Brewing Company, at 1006 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, brings the taste of English beers to North Carolina. Some of the partners are from England, and, together with the North Carolina natives who also share ... Read More » Jazz: The Session 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Jazz: The SessionWeekly on ThursdayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » | Final Friday Cary Art Loop 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Final Friday Cary Art LoopEvery 1 monthsThe final Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Cary showcases its artists and musicians during Final Friday Cary Art Loop. Visit art galleries and enjoy live performances. Scroll down for an ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Cary Really Really Free Market 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cary Really Really Free MarketEvery 1 months on the 4th SaturdayImage: Depositphotos A "Really Really Free Market" is just what it sounds like. Free. (Really) free. People bring stuff they want to give away, and also offer free services. There's no buying, selling, or bartering. Everything ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » |
Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Bluegrass Open JamWeekly on SundayBond Brothers Eastside, at 602 East Chatham Street, Cary, is one of two Bond Brothers' locations in Downtown Cary. The other is at 202 East Cedar Street, Cary. This location of Bond Brothers boasts a very ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » | Coloring Vinyl Night 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Coloring Vinyl NightWeekly on MondayKōMANA Brewing Company, at 1020 Ryan Road, Cary, NC, offers freshly brewed kombucha, as well as craft beer, seltzer, cold-press juice, and more. They have many events planned, which you can find on their Facebook page. ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2026, for the 11th time! The popular holiday event features dazzling displays made from thousands of ... Read More » |
