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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Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
You might also be interested in one of these more specific calendars:
- Free things to do this week in the Triangle
- Free and cheap kids' events in the Triangle
- Live music around the Triangle
- Free museum days
- Triangle brewery calendar
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Science Festival: Triangle SciTech Expo (hours vary per day) | All Day | FREE | Virtual |
| Pullen Park History Tour (tours start on the hour) | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh |
| NC Science Festival: Tour Tuesdays at the U.S. EPA in RTP | 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| NC Science Festival: Engage Trivia with SAS | 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Virtual Trivia with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences | 6:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Earth Week Speed Hike with Triangle Land Conservancy | 6:30 pm to 7:50 pm | FREE | Johnston Mill Nature Preserve, Chapel Hill |
| White Street Running Club | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | White Street Brewing, Wake Forest |
| Music Bingo | 7:00 pm | FREE | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh |
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Science Festival: Triangle SciTech Expo (hours vary per day) | All Day | FREE | Virtual |
| Kidzu's Virtual Supported Playgroups | 9:00 am to 10:00 am | FREE | Virtual |
| Outdoor Taiji Classes -- beginner (pay what you wish) | 10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Orchard Park, Durham |
| Pullen Park: Wurlitzer Wednesdays (every other hour throughout day) | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh |
| Moore Busker Entertainment Series | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh |
| Market Bunch Kids' Club at Carrboro Farmers' Market: free activity and $5 market voucher | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Carrboro Farmers’ Market |
| Food Trucks on the Farm | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Eno River Farm, Hillsborough |
| Wellness Wednesday Fitness Class | 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park |
| Josh Cellars Jazz Series (seating is sold by pod or table, at $5/person) | 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre |
| Wine Down Wednesday at La Vita Dolce: Live music, food samples, free treats for kids | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | La Vita Dolce at Southern Village |
| Explore Dix Park: Guided Walking Tour | 5:30 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park |
| Wellness Wednesday Fitness Class | 6:00 pm | $5.00 | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park |
| Yoga in the Park | 6:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park |
| CBC Run Club | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Carolina Brewing Company in Holly Springs |
| Raleigh RunningNUTZ | 6:30 pm | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Arboretum, Cary |
| Trivia in the Beer Garden | 6:30 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham |
| Vecino Pub Trivia | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Vecino Brewing Co., Carrboro |
| Hammered Trivia at Gizmo Brew Works | 7:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh |
| Music Bingo | 7:00 pm | FREE | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh |
| OpinioNation Trivia - Wednesdays at Flying Mayan | 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Flying Mayan, Raleigh |
| Trivia Night | 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm | FREE | White Street Brewing, Wake Forest |
Thursday, April 22, 2021
Friday, April 23, 2021
Saturday, April 24, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC Science Festival: Triangle SciTech Expo (hours vary per day) | All Day | FREE | Virtual |
| Buy one dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts, get "Be Sweet Dozen" for $1 | All Day | FREE | Various locations |
| Yoga Flow with Nova Retreats | 7:00 am | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh |
| Shred Day in Apex | 8:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Saunders Street Parking Lot, Apex |
| Durham Craft Market | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park |
| Morning Bird Walk | 8:30 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh |
| Phillips Farms Farmers' market | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Phillips Farms of Cary |
| Tours of Pope House Museum in Raleigh (by appointment only) | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Pope House, Raleigh |
| The Raleigh Market | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds |
| Spring Shred-a-Thon with Orange County Solid Waste Management in Chapel Hill | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Eubanks Road Park and Ride Lot, Chapel Hill |
| Spring Fling in Willow Spring | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | The Community Marketplace, Willow Springs |
| Dress for Success Spring Boutique Sale | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | University Place, Chapel Hill |
| Wake Forest Spring Artisans Market | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | White Street in Wake Forest |
| Family Fun Day on the Farm | 10:00 am to 5:30 pm | $15.00 | Old Mill Farm, Durham |
| Downtown Durham Architecture and Urban Landscapes Walking Tour | 10:00 am | FREE | Major the Bull |
| Connect + Create: Monoprinting with Gelli Plates | 10:00 am | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park |
| Free fitness class with Camp Gladiator | 10:00 am | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh |
| Museum Park Tours | 10:30 am | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh |
| Durham Drive-In Earth Day Celebration (register for a time slot) | 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Durham County Memorial Stadium |
| Yoga at Hi-Wire Brewing | 11:00 am | $5.00 | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt |
| Yoga and Mimosas at Dogwood Bar & Eatery | 11:00 am | $13.00 | The Dogwood Bar & Eatery, Raleigh |
| Free paper shredding (register for a time slot) | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm | FREE | Durham County Memorial Stadium |
| Yoga Flow with Nova Retreats | 12:00 pm | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh |
| Downtown Durham Streetery | 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Free paper shredding (register for a time slot) | 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm | FREE | Durham County Memorial Stadium |
| Outdoor Taiji Classes -- 3 Harmonies Saber -- pay what you wish | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Orchard Park, Durham |
| Dine Out Downtown: Streets will close to traffic in Raleigh for dining and live music | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| Save the Music Outdoor Performance Series in Downtown Chapel Hill (various locations on Franklin Street and side streets) | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Various locations |
| 2021 Summer Music Series | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham |
| Drive-In movies at Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre (follow link for specific times and movies) | 7:00 pm | Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre, Henderson | |
| Music Bingo | 7:00 pm | FREE | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh |
| Family Drive-In Movie at Dix Park | 7:00 pm | FREE | Dorothea Dix Park — Big Field |
| Live music: Charles Lathan & the Borrowed Band | 7:00 pm | FREE | The Kraken, Chapel Hill |
| Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail -- 32 mile ride | 7:30 pm | FREE | Mellow Mushroom, Blackwell Street, Durham |
| Jackbox Game Night with Triangle Game Night | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Virtual |
| Triangle Drive-In: The Croods: A New Age | 8:00 pm | $7.00-10.00 | Triangle Town Center |
| Full Moon Fever Bike Ride on American Tobacco Trail (and 16 mile ride) | 8:30 pm | FREE | Bean Traders, Durham |
