Get started learning American Mahjong at a free, beginner-friendly class at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. No experience is required, and everything you need will be provided. Registration opens on August 22, 2026, and is sure to fill up. In this class you'll learn the fundamentals, including: By the … [Read more...] about Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22
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Durham Chess Club at Durham Food Hall every Wednesday
Durham Chess Club hosts a weekly chess meet-up on Wednesdays, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at Durham Food Hall, 530 Foster Street, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to play and everyone, of every level and age, is invited. Enjoy casual games with a non-competitive, social chess community. Chess sets and clocks are supplied, but players are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Just stop by and … [Read more...] about Durham Chess Club at Durham Food Hall every Wednesday
Family Feud: House Party Edition at Common Market Durham Sept. 11
Family Feud: House Party Edition takes place at Common Market Durham, 660 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina, on the 2nd Friday of the month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. It's free to play and you can win prizes. Scheduled dates are: Family Feud: House Party Edition is a new spin on Family Feud where everyone gets to play. Instead of standing around watching a couple people up front, you and … [Read more...] about Family Feud: House Party Edition at Common Market Durham Sept. 11
Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
Charlie's Collectible Show is bringing Retro Video Game Expo to Triangle Town Center, 3801 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 15 and 16 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will take place in the former Macy's space. Entry and parking are free. Some activities have a fee. Vendors and collectors bring out consoles, cartridges, imports, accessories, and rare gaming finds from … [Read more...] about Retro Video Game Expo Aug. 15 and 16
Free Air Hockey Tournament at Super Rad Retro Lounge on Sundays
Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar, at 106 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, features 40 classic arcade games and pinball games from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as air hockey, console games, a photo booth and even claw machines. Recurring Events Super Rad Retro Lounge Arcade Bar hosts a FREE air hockey tournament every Sunday at 1 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, and there's no … [Read more...] about Free Air Hockey Tournament at Super Rad Retro Lounge on Sundays
NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
North Carolina Museum of Art, at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, is hosting the inaugural Games Together Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly day of video games and tabletop gaming. Games Together Festival features tabletop gaming, a freeplay area for video games, live video game music, special guests, a movie and … [Read more...] about NCMA Games Together Festival Aug. 15
Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 14 and 28
Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players will be playing live video game music, while you play classic video games provided by NC Eclectic Esports. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or simply love great music, this event brings legendary … [Read more...] about Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 14 and 28
Mahjong Socials at Apex Senior Center in October and November
The Town of Apex is hosting Mahjong Socials at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. This event is open to ages 12+. Players must bring their own playing supplies and have a basic knowledge of Mahjong. This is a social event for people who have played before, not a learning class for beginners. The cost is $5 per player. Please register here. These events takes place … [Read more...] about Mahjong Socials at Apex Senior Center in October and November
Garf’s Great Goblin Give-Away July 25 — improvised game show hosted by a goblin
Giant Robot Fight Club is presenting Garf's Great Goblin Giveaway on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Common Market, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Garf's Great Goblin Giveaway is an entirely improvised game show hosted by a man dressed as a goblin. Join Garf the goblin as he guides audience contestants through a series of challenges, riddles and … [Read more...] about Garf’s Great Goblin Give-Away July 25 — improvised game show hosted by a goblin
Pull Up & Play: Community Game Night at Overtime Sports Pub in Raleigh on Mondays
Queenin LLC is hosting Pull Up & Play: Community Game Night on Mondays at Overtime Sports Pub, 1030 N Rogers Lane, #149, Raleigh, North Carolina. The events are currently scheduled on Mondays through June 29, 2026. Games start at 6 p.m. It's free to play. Activities rotate weekly, and can include Spades, Dominoes, Uno, Taboo, and other community challenges. Check out Overtime Sports Pubs' … [Read more...] about Pull Up & Play: Community Game Night at Overtime Sports Pub in Raleigh on Mondays
