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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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
Thursday, August 28, 2025
There are no events for this day yet. Check back soon!
Friday, August 29, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show | 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $0-8.00 | NC State Fairgrounds |
| Calvin Jones House Guided Tour | 11:00 am | FREE | Wake Forest Historical Museum |
| Last Friday: Art show, music, hands-on art, more... | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Margaret Lane Gallery, Hillsborough |
| Last Fridays Art Walk in Hillsborough | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Hillsborough |
| Final Friday Cary Art Loop | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | |
| A Night of Female Excellence | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary |
Saturday, August 30, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $0-8.00 | Kerr-Scott Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds |
| Durham Craft Market | 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park |
| African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County | 10:30 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh |
| Calvin Jones House Guided Tour | 11:00 am | FREE | Wake Forest Historical Museum |
| Come Out and Play sculpture show | 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | JimGin Farm |
| Artist Tour w/ huiyin zhou | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Artspace, Raleigh |
| End of Summer Block Party -- Music and Arts Festival | 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh |
| Art Market and Fire Spinning Jam | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham |
Sunday, August 31, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $0-8.00 | Kerr-Scott Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds |
| African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh |
| Calvin Jones House Guided Tour | 11:00 am | FREE | Wake Forest Historical Museum |
| Talk at Welcome Tattoo: Before the Boom -- How the 60s and 70s Rewired the Future of Tattooing | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $5.00-9.00 | Welcome Tattoo, Durham |
Monday, September 1, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | $0-8.00 | Kerr-Scott Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds |
