
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 things to do this week in the Triangle
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- Live music around the Triangle
- Free museum days
- Triangle brewery calendar
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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 » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank 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 » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | Gallery Guide Tour: Projecting Pride 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gallery Guide Tour: Projecting PrideThursday, June 4, 2026 Photo: 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 » | Conversations on Catawba History and Arts with Aaron Baumgardner 3:00 pm
Conversations on Catawba History and Arts with Aaron BaumgardnerFriday, June 5, 2026 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open ... Read More » First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, including free line dancing 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, including free line dancingFriday, June 5, 2026 Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association presents First Friday in Downtown Fuquay-Varina the first Friday of the month, from 5 to 9 p.m. During this event, enjoy live music, local shopping, special deals and events. Explore the arts scene ... Read More » Artspace First Friday: Live Art-Making and more 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Artspace First Friday: Live Art-Making and moreEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Artspace is a visual arts center at 201 East Davie Street which hosts diverse exhibitions, youth and adult art classes, team building, community outreach and more. You can find upcoming events on ... Read More » First Friday at CoLab: Hope Through Pride 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
First Friday at CoLab: Hope Through PrideFriday, June 5, 2026 The CoLab, at 14 Glenwood Avenue, Suite #17, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a supportive community of artists. CoLab holds many events, which you can find at thecolabraleigh.com. Here's is an event that's coming up. First Friday: ... 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 » Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet Intervention 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet InterventionWeekly on SaturdayPaperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Wild Wisdom of the World, which will premiere on August 7, 2026, and will be presented every weekend through September 27 at Forest Theatre ... Read More » Family Fun: Native Voices, Cultures and Art Making 3:00 pm
Family Fun: Native Voices, Cultures and Art MakingSaturday, June 6, 2026 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open ... Read More » Home Brewed at Durty Bull: Live music, art, more... 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Home Brewed at Durty Bull: Live music, art, more...Saturday, June 6, 2026 The CNOTE Foundation is bringing Home Brewed to Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free. Home Brewed meshes art, live music, ... Read More » | |
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Summer Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt PotteryWeekly on SundayPhoto courtesy of Hewitt Pottery Visit Mark Hewitt Pottery, 424 Johnny Burke Road, Pittsboro, NC, for the annual Summer Kiln Opening. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12 p.m. to 5 ... Read More » Pop Up ARTernative Market 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Pop Up ARTernative MarketEvery 1 months on the 1st SundayChapel of Bones Coffee, at 658 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, is a fresh brewed gourmet coffee shop with a full bar, featuring live music and entertainment in a unique atmosphere. You can find their upcoming ... 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 » | 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 » Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank 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 » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | Gallery Guide Tour: Out of the Box Art -- Unusual Materials 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gallery Guide Tour: Out of the Box Art -- Unusual MaterialsThursday, June 11, 2026 Photo: 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 » | 2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and Carrboro 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill and CarrboroEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayThe second Friday of every month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to Chapel Hill and Carrboro for the 2nd Friday ArtWalk. Explore art galleries, artist studios, shops and restaurants. There will also be live ... 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 » Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet Intervention 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet InterventionWeekly on SaturdayPaperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Wild Wisdom of the World, which will premiere on August 7, 2026, and will be presented every weekend through September 27 at Forest Theatre ... Read More » Pride Market 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Pride MarketSaturday, June 13, 2026 The Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP is at 5410 NC Highway 55, Suite V, Durham. This location is a retail craft beer and wine store with an on-site microbrewery, bar, and event space. Their outdoor ... Read More » |
Second Sundays: Family Day Celebration with KidLab 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Second Sundays: Family Day Celebration with KidLabSunday, June 14, 2026 Photo: 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 » | 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 » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank 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 » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... 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 » | 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 » Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet Intervention 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet InterventionWeekly on SaturdayPaperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Wild Wisdom of the World, which will premiere on August 7, 2026, and will be presented every weekend through September 27 at Forest Theatre ... Read More » Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage MarketEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayPop-Up Raleigh brings artisans and vintage vendors together, creating an opportunity for shoppers to find that unique gift and support local businesses at the same time. At each of these markets you'll find some of your ... 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 » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank 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 » | Bring Your Own Craft Night 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Bring Your Own Craft NightWeekly on WednesdayRaleigh Brewing Company, at 3709 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC, hosts many events. You can find them on their website calendar or Facebook page. Upcoming Events Stanley Cup Final Watch PartiesEvery game in the Stanley Cup Files! (See ... Read More » | Gallery Guide Tour: American Experience: 250 Years of Tall Tales and Short Stories 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gallery Guide Tour: American Experience: 250 Years of Tall Tales and Short StoriesThursday, June 25, 2026 Photo: 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 » | Last Fridays Makers Market 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Last Fridays Makers MarketEvery 1 monthsHillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 ... Read More » Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Last Fridays Art Walk in HillsboroughEvery 1 monthsHillsborough Last Fridays Art Walk. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC The last Friday of every month, rain or shine, Downtown Hillsborough showcases its art scene with the Last Fridays Art Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 ... 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 ... 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 » Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet Intervention 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Community Work Days with Paperhand Puppet InterventionWeekly on SaturdayPaperhand Puppet Intervention is gearing up for their summer show, The Wild Wisdom of the World, which will premiere on August 7, 2026, and will be presented every weekend through September 27 at Forest Theatre ... Read More » Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Foundations: Art & Expression at LattaSaturday, June 27, 2026 Photo courtesy of City of Raleigh Foundations: Art & Expression at Latta is an annual cultural arts gathering that will take place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Latta University Historic Park, ... 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 » | Craft and Draft 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Craft and DraftWeekly on TuesdayCrank 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 » |
