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) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... 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 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-InEvery 1 months on the 1st TuesdayThe Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, at 1350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 170, Garner, North Carolina, hosts many free events every week. You can find the events on their website calendar and Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring ... 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 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... 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 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... 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 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh 4:45 pm
Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown RaleighFriday, December 6, 2024 Downtown Raleigh Alliance's Illuminate Art Walk returns to Downtown Raleigh from December 6, 2024, to January 6, 2025. It will shine each night, best viewed after sunset. Illuminate Art Walk will include multiple large-scale, interactive, light-based ... Read More » Meet the Artists of Illuminate Art Walk 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Meet the Artists of Illuminate Art WalkFriday, December 6, 2024 Before exploring Illuminate Art Walk, meet some of the artists who created the installations. Illuminate Art Walk features multiple large-scale, interactive, light-based art pieces in Downtown Raleigh. It will shine each night from December 6, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... 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 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » 32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio TourSaturday, December 7, 2024 The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 32nd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 54 local artists in 39 studios on the first two weekends in December. The juried professional artists welcome ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » |
32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio TourSunday, December 8, 2024 The Chatham Artists Guild presents the 32nd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 54 local artists in 39 studios on the first two weekends in December. The juried professional artists welcome ... Read More » Boylan Heights ArtWalk 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boylan Heights ArtWalkSunday, December 8, 2024 The 32nd Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk takes place Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. It takes place in the Boylan Heights neighborhood of Raleigh and is free to attend. Boylan Heights is ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on SundayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 36th 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 15 to December 8, ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their Partners 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monthly Reflections Tour For People with Dementia and Their PartnersEvery 1 months on the 2nd TuesdayPhoto: 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 » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | 32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio TourWeekly on SaturdayThe Chatham Artists Guild presents the 32nd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 54 local artists in 39 studios on the first two weekends in December. The juried professional artists welcome ... Read More » Winter Lantern Walk 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Winter Lantern WalkSaturday, December 14, 2024 Lantern procession through a town. Photo: Depositphotos The North Carolina Museum of Art is hosting a Winter Lantern Walk on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. It will take place in the Museum Park. ... Read More » Oddville -- A Festival of the Awesomely Strange 6:00 pm
Oddville -- A Festival of the Awesomely StrangeSaturday, December 14, 2024 Oddville: An Art Show for Strange Art will take place Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., at Durham Fruit & Produce, 305 South Dillard Street, Durham, NC. Enjoy strange and interesting art ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » |
32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
32nd Annual Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio TourWeekly on SundayThe Chatham Artists Guild presents the 32nd annual Open Studio Tour, which will showcase the work of 54 local artists in 39 studios on the first two weekends in December. The juried professional artists welcome ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | Liberty Arts & Durham Art Guild Solstice Pop-Up -- Aluminum Pour, Pop-Up Exhibitions and more... 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Liberty Arts & Durham Art Guild Solstice Pop-Up -- Aluminum Pour, Pop-Up Exhibitions and more...Friday, December 20, 2024 Liberty Arts and Durham Art Guild are hosting a Solstice Pop-Up. It will take place Friday, December 20, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., from 538 Foster Street to 423 Morris Street, Durham, North Carolina. This ... Read More » Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performances 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Third Friday Durham -- art receptions, exhibits and performancesEvery 1 months on the 3rd FridayThird Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month. This is a great time to check out the new and ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » |
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | |
Kwanzaa: Clothing, Book and Art Supply Swap 3:00 pm
Kwanzaa: Clothing, Book and Art Supply SwapSunday, December 29, 2024 Forward Justice and Spirithouse South are hosting 7 days of Kwanzaa celebrations. All of the events are family friendly and free, with refreshments provided. Some events require pre-registration. Umoja (Unity) - Pop Up Cinema Black Panther: Wakanda ... Read More » North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » | North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies) 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (price varies)DailyThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is returning to Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, in 2024. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular holiday event will feature 40 new displays and enhanced programming. The festival will run ... Read More » |
