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
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Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition Oct. 24
Raleigh Retro Gamers is presenting Triangle Town Market -- Halloween Edition on October 24, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop thousands of retro and modern video games, Pokémon, collectibles, geek art, crafts, and more from 70+ vendors. Plus freeplay gaming, a cosplay runway, and as usual, more surprises … [Read more...] about Raleigh Retro Gamers’ Triangle Town Market: Halloween Edition Oct. 24
Free American Mahjong open play at Hops & Flower in Durham on Sundays
Meet up to play Amerian Mahjong every Sunday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at Hops & Flower, 2014 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina. The free open-play afternoons are currently scheduled for every Sunday through mid-2027. Here's the Facebook event. Make sure to check to see if there are any changes. Attendees must be able to play mahjong unassisted. Please bring your 2026 card and a set … [Read more...] about Free American Mahjong open play at Hops & Flower in Durham on Sundays
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
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament at Weaver Street Market Raleigh Sept. 12
Weaver Street Market, 404 West Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, is celebrating National Video Game Day with the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament on Saturday, September 12, 2062, at 5 p.m. The tournament will take place in the conference room. 1st place is a $100 Weaver Street Market gift certificate. Announced on Facebook. … [Read more...] about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament at Weaver Street Market Raleigh Sept. 12
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
Garf’s Great Goblin Give-Away Sept. 11 — game show hosted by a goblin
Giant Robot Fight Club is presenting Garf's Great Goblin Giveaway on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8 p.m., at Stanczyks, 1007 W Main Street, Durham, North Carolina. Tickets are $6.67, including fees. Purchase tickets here. Garf's Great Goblin Giveaway is a game show hosted by a man dressed as a goblin. Join Garf the goblin as he guides audience contestants through a series of challenges, … [Read more...] about Garf’s Great Goblin Give-Away Sept. 11 — game show hosted by a goblin
Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 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. 28
Mahjong 101 at Dix Park Sept. 5 — registration opens Aug. 22
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
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
