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Free and cheap things to do in Durham–a list of upcoming events

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Jody Mace


Find all the free and cheap things to do in Durham, North Carolina. Free arts activities, concerts, kids’ stuff, movies and much more.

To start with, learn about some of the top attractions in Durham, and then scroll down for a day by day list (starting today) of free and cheap things to do in Durham. 

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Top Durham Attractions

Learn about some of the top spots in Durham to find free and cheap things to do.

Museum of Life + Sciences

Museum of Life + Sciences is free for Durham County residents on many Community Days throughout the year.

Bennett Place Historic Site

Admission is free to visit Bennett Place Historic Site. It's where General Sherman and General Johnston met for talks, leading to the end of the Civil War.

Durham Farmers' Market

Durham Farmers' Market is in the heart of Downtown Durham, at Durham Central Park. It is open all year.

Golden Belt Campus

Golden Belt Campus is the site for free concerts, film, kids' activities and more, usually free.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens

Duke Gardens are considered among the best in the country. It's free to visit (but there's a charge for parking.)

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Upcoming free and cheap things to do in Durham

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Trick or Treat at Old Mill Farm in Durham, with animals

9:00 am to 5:30 pm | $12.50-25.00 | Old Mill Farm, Durham

Trivia in the Beer Garden

6:30 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Outdoor Music Series: Gato Maestro

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Friday, October 30, 2020

Trick or Treat at Old Mill Farm in Durham, with animals

9:00 am to 5:30 pm | $12.50-25.00 | Old Mill Farm, Durham

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Socially Distanced Trick-or-Treating

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | $10.00 | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Piney Wood Park, Durham

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

8:30 pm | FREE | Piney Wood Park, Durham

Saturday, October 31, 2020

Durham Craft Market every Saturday in Durham Central Park

8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park

Durham Farmers' Market Halloween Market

8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Farmers’ Market

Trick or Treat at Old Mill Farm in Durham, with animals

9:00 am to 5:30 pm | $12.50-25.00 | Old Mill Farm, Durham

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Durham Bulls Mascot Trick-or-Treat: Meet and Greet with Wool E. Bull (plus candy!)

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | $10.00 | Durham Bulls Athletic Park

Leigh Farm History Tour

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Leigh Farm Park

Durham City of Medicine Walking Tour

10:00 am | FREE | Various locations

Yoga at Hi-Wire Brewing

11:00 am | $5.00 | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt

Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Trail

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

32nd Annual Hallow-Eno: celebrate Halloween at West Point on the Eno

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Family-friendly outdoor movies and pizza at Durham's Mystic Farm & Distillery: Hocus Pocus

6:00 pm | $6.00 | Mystic Farm and Distillery

Fall Fest at Grace Church of Durham -- drive-thru trunk or treat, drive-in movie, more...

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Grace Church of Durham

Unicon: A Mini-Con for All

7:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Sunday, November 1, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Owl-O-Ween Fly-Thru (free event, with a suggested donation of $10)

5:13 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Piedmont Wildlife Center

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Trivia in the Beer Garden

6:30 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Outdoor Music Series: John K & Christy

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Friday, November 6, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Durham Craft Market every Saturday in Durham Central Park

8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park

History Hike: Man and the River

10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Leigh Farm History Tour

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Leigh Farm Park

Durham City of Medicine Walking Tour

10:00 am | FREE | Various locations

Yoga at Hi-Wire Brewing

11:00 am | $5.00 | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt

West Point on the Eno History Tour

2:00 pm | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor Music Series: 2Digh4

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Sunday, November 8, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Trivia in the Beer Garden

6:30 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Outdoor Music Series: Into the Fog Duo

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Friday, November 13, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Durham Craft Market every Saturday in Durham Central Park

8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Leigh Farm History Tour

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Leigh Farm Park

Durham City of Medicine Walking Tour

10:00 am | FREE | Various locations

Yoga at Hi-Wire Brewing

11:00 am | $5.00 | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt

Golden Belt Holiday Art Market

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | SummerStage at Golden Belt Campus, Durham

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor Music Series: String Beings

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Sunday, November 15, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Trivia in the Beer Garden

6:30 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Outdoor Music Series: Rhonda Funk

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Friday, November 20, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Durham Craft Market every Saturday in Durham Central Park

8:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Leigh Farm History Tour

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Leigh Farm Park

Yoga at Hi-Wire Brewing

11:00 am | $5.00 | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt

Downtown Durham Streetery

5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Various locations

Outdoor Music Series: Night Sky Band

6:00 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Bull City Reels on Wheels: The Wiz

6:30 pm | FREE | Durham County Memorial Stadium

The Durham Dark and Mysterious Ghost Walk

7:30 pm | $13.00-17.00 | Various locations

Sunday, November 22, 2020

West Point on the Eno History Tour

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | West Point on the Eno

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Durham Farmers' Market Thanksgiving Market

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Durham Farmers’ Market

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Trivia in the Beer Garden

6:30 pm | FREE | The Glass Jug Beer Lab, Durham

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Triangle locations

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