There’s lots of fun packed into the 29 days of February, 2024!
Plan your month with this list of the top things to do this February in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of the Triangle.
We are highlighting several major events (or groups of events) this month. After the highlights, check out the full calendar of February events.
Of course, we focus on the “free and cheap” here, so none of these events are too pricey, and many are free.
Groundhog Day
GroundHog Day Celebration
Date: Friday, February 2, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Place: White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC
Cost: Free
Features: Snerd, the Triangle’s only weather-predicting groundhog, will make her prediction at 12 p.m. The celebration will also feature live animals, educational activities, a storytime, Smokey Bear and more.
MLK and Black History Month Parade
MLK and Black History Month Parade
Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time: 12 p.m.
Place: W.G. Pearson Elementary School, 3501 Fayetteville Street, Durham, to NCCU
Cost: Free
Features: The parade will feature marching bands, step, dance and drill teams, mascots, Black cowboys, and more.
Astronomy Days
Astronomy Days
Date: February 3 and 4, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost: Free
Features: The theme of this year’s Astronomy Days is asteroids and meteorites. There will be numerous activities and presentations inside and outside the museum.
Black History Month
Black History Month
Date: Dates throughout February
Time: Various times
Place: Various places
Cost: Most events are free, but some are ticketed
Features: Black History Month in the Triangle features special tours, concerts, kids’ activities and much more.
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Date: Throughout the month
Time: Various times
Place: Various places
Cost: Many events are free, but some may be ticketed
Features: Festivals, kids’ activities, educational events, Lion Dance performances and more
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
Date: February 10-13, 2024
Time: Various times
Place: Various places
Cost: Most events are free, but some might be ticketed
Features: Parades, concerts and family-friendly celebrations.
Super Bowl Parties
Super Bowl Parties
Date: February 11, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Various places
Cost: Most events are free, but some might be ticketed
Features: Watch parties, food specials, potlucks, more
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, but some events will be on different days
Time: Varies
Place: Varies
Features: Parties, restaurant specials, date ideas, more
TICA Time Cat Show
TICA Time Cat Show
Date: February 17 and 18, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place: Holshouser Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina
Cost: Adults: $10; seniors (60+): $6; Children (5-12): $5; Children (4 and under): Free. Bring a cat food donation for a $1 discount
Features: Cat show judging, breeders and exhibitors, shopping for cat toys and accessories
Leap Day
Leap Day in the Triangle
Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Time: All day
Place: Various places
Cost: Free
Features: Special deals and events for Leap Day, including many just for “Leap Babies.”
