Third Friday Durham is a recurring event during which the Durham art venues host free receptions. It takes place the 3rd Friday of the month.
This is a great time to check out the new and continuing exhibits. It’s also a good time to check out shops and to try out a new restaurant.
Most gallery receptions take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. but visit the 3rd Friday Durham Facebook page, where details will be posted.
You can find a map and a list of events at thirdfridaydurham.org.
Third Friday Arts Events on July 18, 2025
Find a full list of events for July 18, 2025, check here.
Discover Durham at CCB Plaza
Join DDI at CCB Plaza on July 18 from 6-9 p.m. for Third Friday.
There will be puppets, passports, popsicles (or another frozen treat), face painting, DJ tunes and more.
Stop by the purple tent or any of the partner galleries to pick up your very own Third Friday Passport, designed and created by Hyper Local Durham.
Visit galleries around town, collect stamps and return your completed passport to our purple tent any Third Friday and we’ll give you a special prize!
Jeghetto – puppeteer and artist – will be doing shows every half hour.
Stop by, say hi, hang a bit at the plaza, then stroll around town and check out all of the galleries and businesses that celebrate Third Friday.
The Bull Ride will be out taking people from Brightleaf Square, through downtown, to the Golden Belt campus.
Downtown Art Venues
Find addresses of each of the following art venues at ThirdFridayDurham.org.
- 21c Museum Hotel
- Through This Lens
- The Artisan Market @ 305
- EUtopia Design
- Ella West Gallery
- Exotique
- 5 Points Gallery
- Durham Art Guild @ Truist Gallery
- Durham Arts Council
- Museum of Durham History
- Cecy’s Gallery & Studio
- Fusion Gallery
- Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary
- Bull City Art & Frame Company
- The Durham Fruit
- Durham Art Guild at Durham Bottling Co.
- Durham Art Guild Gallery & Studios @ Golden Belt
- Golden Belt Artist Studios
- Outer Loop Arts
- Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery (Hayti Heritage Center)
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More Events
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