Geek and Grub Market is a celebration of all things geek! Play giant games, eat great food, and purchase geeky items from an array of local geek-themed artisans.
If you like to shop local for unique items, you will love our big list of markets all around the Triangle!
This themed monthly market, which is presented by the folks at Triangle Game Night, is free to attend. Each market features 30+ geeky vendors, giant games, food trucks, and fun competitions. The events are free to attend.
Geek & Grub Markets now take place both in Apex and Durham. Make sure to check each event for the location. And please follow the links for any updated information. Follow Geek and Grub Market on Facebook for any changes.
Durham Armory
212 Foster Street, Durham, NC
Optimist Club Farm
2908 Optimist Farm Road, Apex, NC
Holiday Nightmare Edition
Durham Geek & Grub Market — Holiday Nightmare Edition
Sunday, December 14, 2025
12 to 5 p.m.
Durham Armory
212 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina
Free
Come out and join us for a special HOLIDAY NIGHTMARE Edition of the Geek and Grub Market. Dress up in your Ugliest Sweater (or fave Halloween Costume) and join Geek and Grub for fun (and spooky) holiday antics, Yummy Food and geeky Items from 40+ local Geek Themed Artisans. Holiday Shopping? Check! Photos with Krampus? Priceless!
Please note that there will be a toy drive to benefit the children at the Durham Recue Mission Women’s Shelter. If you wish to participate, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to this event and give it to the check-in desk. Don’t have time to pick up a toy? Drop off a monetary donation and they’ll go buy toys for you! Last year with your help, Geek and Grub managed to donate over 100 toys DIRECTLY to kiddos in need.
Event Schedule:
- 1pm – Geektastic Giveaway 1
- 2pm – Krampus Katch
- 3pm – Jingle Your Balls
- 4pm – Reindeer Rampage
- 4:30pm – Geektastic Giveaway 2
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
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More Markets in the Triangle
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