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
- Free and cheap kids' events in the Triangle
- Live music around the Triangle
- Free museum days
- Triangle brewery calendar
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill Food Distribution Event | 9:30 am | FREE | Eubanks Road Park and Ride Lot, Chapel Hill |
| Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residents | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Museum of Life+Science, Durham |
| Board Game Night | 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham |
| Free Acro Yoga at Method Road Park (indoors) | 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Pullen Park, Raleigh |
| Improv Theatre | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Fair Game Beverage Co., Pittsboro |
| Bring Your Own Craft Night | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh |
| Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Method Road Park, Raleigh |
| Monthly Pinball Tournament | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham |
| Karaoke Night at The Backyard Bar | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | The Backyard Bar, Apex |
| Weekly Skee Ball Tournament | 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham |
| City Soul Cafe Open Mic | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $10.00 | Terminal 8 Bar & Lounge, Raleigh |
| Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery | 8:00 pm to 11:45 pm | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham |
| Open Mic Week | 8:00 pm | FREE | Abbey Road Cary |
| Beer Pong Tournament | 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh |
Thursday, January 29, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest |
| Live Music | 6:00 pm | FREE | Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell |
| Famous Last Drinks Series -- Mocktail Edition | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Ment Beverage Co., Durham |
| Music Bingo | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary |
| Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham |
| Air Hockey Tournament | 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham |
| Jazz Jam Open Mic | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary |
| Thursday Karaoke | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Tap Yard, Raleigh |
| Skee Ball Tournament | 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh |
Friday, January 30, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Science Cafe at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Morehead Planetarium, Chapel Hill |
| Opening reception for From the Heart | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Margaret Lane Gallery, Hillsborough |
| Vinyl Night | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company, Raleigh |
| Live Music: DJ Al Ski-Love | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest |
| Queer Game Night | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Speakeasy, Carrboro |
| Final Friday Cary Art Loop | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | |
| 12-Year Anniversary Live Music: Mike and Amy | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
| Bounce and Brews DJ Night | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham |
| Karaoke Bingo Nights | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary |
| Hoppy Hour Cinema Movie Series | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom |
| Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham |
| Stand-up Comedy Open Mic | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham |
| Karaoke with Mega Mike | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh |
| Other Trevor Presents Hypnotic Focus: a night of cerebral dance and flow | 9:00 pm | FREE | Speakeasy, Carrboro |
Saturday, January 31, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Craft Market | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park |
| 25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration | 10:30 am to 4:30 pm | FREE | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh |
| Lunar New Year Family Day | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Artspace, Raleigh |
| Visit Cow Sanctuary | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $0-25.00 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill |
| New tour at NC State Capitol -- learn about the ancient Greek & Roman symbols | 12:00 pm | FREE | North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh |
| Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park | 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park |
| A Visit with Friends -- Meet birds of prey from CLAWS | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Starrlight Mead, Pittsboro |
| Free yoga at City of Raleigh Museum | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | City of Raleigh Museum |
| 12-Year Anniversary Live Music: Jane and Tonic | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
| Metalcore Night | 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina |
| Christmas Tree Burning Parties | 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Steel String Brewery, Pluck Farm (Mebane) |
| Live Music | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest |
| Live Music | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Southern Peak Brewery, Apex |
| Live music: Kaylee Grace | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Williams House Craft Taproom, Cary |
| Art Market and Fire Spinning Jam | 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham |
| Karaoke Night | 7:00 pm | FREE | Old North State Food Hall, Selma |
| Live Music | 7:00 pm | FREE | Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell |
| Live music: Tokyo Rosenthal | 7:30 pm | FREE | Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, Durham |
| 12-Year Anniversary Live Music: Joe Hero | 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
Sunday, February 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visit Cow Sanctuary | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $0-25.00 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill |
| Living in Color: Artist Exhibit | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park |
| 12-Year Anniversary Live Music: The Ridge Band | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Bombshell Beer Company, Holly Springs |
| Town of Apex Black History Month: Breach of Peace, featuring Mike Wiley | 1:00 pm | FREE | Halle Cultural Arts Center, Apex |
| Artspace Open Studio | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | FREE | Artspace, Raleigh |
| Craft Club & Supply Swap | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom |
| Open Mic Night | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh |
| Bluegrass Open Jam | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary |
| Organ Recital Series: Katelyn Emerson | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Duke University Chapel |
| Winter Tasting Fair at Weaver Street Market Raleigh | 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Weaver Street Market Raleigh |
| Sunday Open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham |
| Full Moon Hike | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | West Point on the Eno, Durham |
