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Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition (Feb. 7–8, 2026)

Winter Olympics Watch Parties, Super Bowl Events, Festivals & Things To Do in Raleigh-Durham

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle this weekend? The DoRaleigh Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition for February 7–8, 2026 highlights Winter Olympics watch parties, community festivals, markets, family activities, sports watch parties, live music, cultural events, and plenty of free things to do.

From Super Bowl parties and Lunar New Year celebrations to art exhibits, hikes, markets, and local brewery events, there’s something happening across the Triangle all weekend.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — Triangle Events

Featured All-Day Events

Winter Olympics Watch Parties — All Day | Raleigh Brewing (Raleigh) National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day — All Day | Various Triangle locations Krispy Kreme Doughnut Deal — Buy any dozen, get Original Glazed dozen for $2 (Multiple locations)

Morning Events

2nd Annual EagleFest at Jordan Lake — 8am–12pm | Jordan Lake Dam Eno to Eno Hike — 8am–4pm | West Point on the Eno (Durham) Krispy Kreme Challenge — 8am | Memorial Belltower, NC State (Raleigh) Cars & Coffee Morrisville — 8am–11am | Imperial Center (Durham) Girls & Women in Sports Clinic (Duke Athletics) — 9am–10:30am Home Depot Kids Workshop: Penguin Mailbox — 9am–12pm | Multiple locations Durham Craft Market — 9am–12pm | Durham Central Park

Midday Events & Community Activities

Astronomy Days — 10am–5pm | NC Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh) Durham Community Day — 10am–5pm | Museum of Life + Science Black History Month Celebration — 11am–2pm | John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh) Lunar New Year Market — 11am–4pm | Raleigh Iron Works Mystic Chili Cookoff — 12pm–4pm | Mystic Farm & Distillery (Durham) Valentine Markets & Adoption Events across Raleigh, Cary, Durham & Wake Forest

Afternoon Activities

Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum — 1pm Historic Yates Mill Guided Hike — 2pm Prairie Ridge Ecostation Programs — 1pm–3pm Really Really Free Markets in Carrboro & Durham area Artist Talks, Film Festivals & Gallery Events across the Triangle

Evening Entertainment & Nightlife

Duke vs. UNC Basketball Watch Parties (Cary & Durham) Live Music across Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest & Holly Springs Karaoke nights, brewery events, and local music showcases

Sunday, February 8, 2026 — Triangle Events

All-Day Highlights

Winter Olympics Watch Parties — Raleigh Brewing Krispy Kreme Doughnut Promotion — Multiple locations Astronomy Days — NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Community, Family & Arts Events

Really Really Free Market — Eliza Pool Park (Raleigh) Artspace Open Studio — Raleigh Living in Color Exhibit Opening — Dix Park Puppy Bowl Watch Party — Hillsborough Dog Adoption Events across the Triangle

Super Bowl Sunday Watch Parties (Triangle Wide)

Expect watch parties at breweries, restaurants, wineries, and entertainment venues including:

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery (Durham) Clouds Brewing (Raleigh) Carolina Ale House locations Kings Dining + Entertainment (North Hills) Tap Yard Raleigh Dram & Draught (Soup Competition) Abbey Road Tavern Cary Sneaky Penguin Brewing (Raleigh) Beer Box Cary & The Can Opener Durham

Many locations feature food specials, contests, free snacks, or themed entertainment.

Evening Music & Social Events

Open mic nights and music jams across Durham & Raleigh Bluegrass sessions in Cary Community gatherings and cultural programming

Why This Weekend Stands Out in the Triangle

✔ Winter Olympics excitement across Raleigh breweries

✔ Super Bowl Sunday events everywhere

✔ Black History Month celebrations

✔ Lunar New Year programming

✔ Family-friendly museum days

✔ Outdoor hikes, markets, and free activities

It’s a perfect weekend to explore the Triangle’s arts, culture, food, and community scene.

Stay Connected With DoRaleigh

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The Triangle Event Guide (If the Storm Doesn’t Shut Everything Down) – Weekend Edition January 24–25th

If winter weather cooperates, the Triangle is packed with free festivals, live music, comedy, family activities, markets, yoga, and community gatherings this weekend across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, and beyond.

This Weekend Triangle Event Guide highlights the best things to do—most of them FREE or low-cost—so you can make the most of your Saturday and Sunday. As always, be sure to check event pages and weather updates before heading out.

📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026

🛍️ Markets, Art & Culture

Durham Craft Market 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE | Durham Central Park

Drawing in the Galleries 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE | Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill

Drumming Showcase: Global Rhythms 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FREE | Five Points Center for Active Adults

Family Saturday Series: #TALLTales 11:00 AM | $5 | The Carolina Theatre, Durham

New NC State Capitol Tour (Greek & Roman Symbols) 12:00 PM | FREE | North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh

🌿 Wellness, Outdoors & Community

Visiting Hours – Walk for Peace (Lunch Stop) 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park

Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | FREE | City of Raleigh Museum

History Hike 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | FREE | Historic Yates Mill County Park Cary

Really Really Free Market 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | FREE | Walnut Street Park, Cary

Join Buddhist Monks on Walk to the Capitol 2:00 PM | FREE | Dix Park

Peace Gathering with Walk for Peace 3:30 PM | FREE | North Carolina State Capitol

🎶 Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife

Live Music: DJ Marrs 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FREE | Boxyard RTP Raleigh

Brewing Book Fair 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh

Brewing Christmas Tree Burning Party 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM | FREE | Steel String Brewery (Mebane)

Live Music 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Southern Peak Brewery, Apex

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | The Williams House Craft Taproom, Cary

Karaoke Nights Durty Bull Brewing (Durham) Old North State Food Hall (Selma)

Comedy & Improv Highlights Saturday Comedy Improv Jam | Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Claudia Rickard’s Comedy Hypnosis Charity Event | Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs

A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy Night | Local 919, Raleigh

📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026

🧘 Wellness, Arts & Family Fun

Pay-What-You-Can Yoga 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $1–$10 | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh

Visit Cow Sanctuary 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $0–$25 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

Puzzle Swap 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | FREE | Sneaky Penguin Brewing, Raleigh

Artspace Open Studio 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | FREE | Artspace, Raleigh

Meet Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | FREE | Two Roosters Ice Cream, Wake Forest

🎤 Music, Open Mics & Community Events

West 94th Street Pub Chili Cookoff 3:00 PM | FREE | Durham

Craft Club & Supply Swap 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | FREE | Glass Jug Downtown Durham

Open Mic Nights Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

Moon Dog Meadery, Durham Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

The Devine Feminine Comedy Showcase 8:00 PM | FREE | Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, Durham

❄️ Weather Watch Reminder

With winter weather in the forecast, confirm event status before heading out and travel safely. Many of these events are community-driven and may adjust schedules if conditions change.

📌 Stay Connected

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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend January 16–18th Edition

Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Beyond

Looking for free and low-cost things to do in the Triangle this weekend? From MLK Day celebrations and cultural festivals to live music, art walks, markets, yoga, comedy, and family-friendly programs, the Triangle Event Guide – Weekend Edition has you covered.

This curated list highlights the best events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Zebulon, and Mebane—with plenty of FREE options.

📅 Friday, January 16, 2026

Park Tales: Little Owl’s Snow

🕙 10:00–10:45 AM | FREE

📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

Make Your Own Vision Board

🕛 12:00–3:00 PM | FREE

📍 Rumors, Chapel Hill

Third Friday Durham – Artist Reception (Jordan Abdur-Ra’off)

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | FREE

📍 Durham Visitor Info Center

Third Friday Art Opening – Anthony Garza Photography

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | FREE

📍 Ment Beverage Co., Durham

Third Friday Durham – Art, Exhibits & Performances

🕕 6:00–9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Durham City Center

MLK Weekend in Apex: Black Authors Exhibit

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE

📍 Apex Senior Center

Bellydance Show & Open Dance Floor

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE

📍 Sophie’s Grill & Bar, Cary

Canes vs. Panthers Hockey Watch Party

🕡 6:30–10:00 PM | FREE

📍 Trophy on Maywood

Game Night

🕡 6:30 PM | FREE

📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Open Mic, DJ Nights, Karaoke & Comedy

🕖–11:00 PM | FREE

📍 Carrboro, Durham, Cary & Raleigh

MLK Dreamfest: John Lewis – Good Trouble (Film Screening)

🕢 7:30 PM | FREE

📍 The Cary Theater

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026

MLK Unity March & Breakfast Reception

🕗 8:00 AM | FREE

📍 Apex First Baptist Church

National Day of Racial Healing

🕣 8:30–10:00 AM | FREE

📍 First Chronicles Community Church, Durham

Triangle MLK Holiday Kickoff – 46th Annual Wreath Laying

🕘 9:00–9:30 AM | FREE

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, Raleigh

Durham Craft Market

🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE

📍 Durham Central Park

Plant Swap

🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE

📍 City of Raleigh Museum

New Capitol Tour: Greek & Roman Symbols

🕛 12:00 PM | FREE

📍 North Carolina State Capitol

North Carolina Vintage Bazaar

🕛 12:00–7:00 PM | $10

📍 NC State Fairgrounds

MLK Celebrations, Adoption Events, Chili Cook-Offs & Live Music

🕐 Afternoon–Evening | FREE

📍 Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro, Wake Forest & Wendell

📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026

National Popcorn Day – BYO Bucket

🍿 All Day | $5

📍 Cinemark (participating locations)

Tết Vietnamese New Year Festival

🕙 10:00 AM–6:30 PM | $0–10

📍 NC State Fairgrounds

MLK Worship Services & Interfaith Events

🕚 Morning–Afternoon | FREE

📍 Apex, Cary, Durham & Raleigh

Artspace Open Studio

🕜 1:30–3:30 PM | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

When Community Gathers: MLK Day Celebration

🕒 3:00–6:00 PM | FREE

📍 John P. “Top” Greene Park

MLK Commemoration

🕒 3:00 PM | FREE

📍 Duke University Chapel

11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment

🕓 4:00–6:30 PM | FREE

📍 Millbrook United Methodist Church, Raleigh

Live Music, Open Mics & Community Dinners

🕓–9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Wake County

Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Triangle

Whether you’re honoring MLK Day, exploring local art, enjoying live music, or looking for free things to do this weekend, the Triangle is packed with meaningful and fun experiences.

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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend January 10–11th Edition

Looking for things to do this weekend in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle? From free community markets and outdoor festivals to live music, arts events, and family-friendly activities, the DoRaleigh Triangle Weekend Event Guide highlights dozens of ways to get out and enjoy Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Whether you’re planning a full day out or just looking for something fun nearby, here’s what’s happening across the Triangle.

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026

🌿 Morning & Midday Events

Durham Craft Market 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 Durham Central Park

Right-Sizing Your Stuff: How to Use Your Space Better 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 Laurel Hills Community Center, Raleigh

Weekend Nature Walk in Durham Parks 10:30 am – 11:30 am | $1.50–6.50 📍 Rock Quarry Park, Durham

Family Fun Day: New Year 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE 📍 City of Raleigh Museum

10th Anniversary Party & Bonfire 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale

JCPenney Kids Zone: Free Crafts 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 JCPenney, participating locations

Visit Cow Sanctuary 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–25 📍 Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

🌱 Afternoon Highlights

Seed Swap at Durham Co-Op Market 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm | FREE 📍 Durham

Co-Op Market New Tour at the North Carolina State Capitol 12:00 pm | FREE Learn about ancient Greek & Roman symbols

Hockey Pre-Game & Tailgate: Canes vs. Kraken 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Three Kings Day Parade 1:00 pm | FREE 📍 Downtown Cary

Rainbow Exchange Vendor Market 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro

MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE 📍 W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham

Life on the Land 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE 📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

🎶 Evening Events & Nightlife

Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE 📍 Downtown Cary

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Cold Brew Comedy Series 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | $11.16 📍 Lanza’s Café, Carrboro

Town of Carrboro’s Poets Party 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE 📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro

Multiple Live Music & Trivia Nights Locations include Cary, Durham, Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Wendell, Selma, Apex, and Wake Forest

📅 Sunday, January 11, 2026

☀️ Daytime & Family Events

Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life + Science 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE (Durham County residents) 📍 Museum of Life+Science Raleigh

Really Really Free Market 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE 📍 Eliza Pool Park, Raleigh

Sunday Funday Market at The Plant 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE 📍 The Plant, Pittsboro

Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | FREE 📍 Artspace, Raleigh

🎷 Afternoon & Evening

Sunday Jazz: Michael Jones & Ellis Merlin 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE 📍 Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

Free Yoga at Dix Park 3:30 pm | FREE (registration required) 📍 The Chapel at Dix Park

Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Sapphlix Queer Movie Night 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Sunday Open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE 📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Encore) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

🎯 Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Triangle

This weekend is packed with free events, live music, markets, parades, wellness activities, and cultural celebrations across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition January 3–4th

Kick off the first full weekend of the new year with free festivals, outdoor adventures, cultural celebrations, live music, markets, and family-friendly events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond. Here’s your curated Triangle Event Guide for Saturday and Sunday, January 3–4, 2026.

📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026

Cars and Coffee Morrisville

8:00 am – 11:00 am | FREE

📍 Imperial Center

Emancipation Day Breakfast and Lecture

8:30 am – 9:30 am | $20.00

📍 City of Raleigh Museum

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Tow Truck

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Various locations

NC Collector’s Roadshow

9:00 am – 4:00 pm | $0–5.00

📍 Jim Graham Building – NC State Fairgrounds

Durham Craft Market

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Durham Central Park

Hike with a Naturalist

9:30 am – 11:00 am | FREE

📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

Produce Giveaway

10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Lakewood YMCA

Emancipation Day Trolley Tour (2 start times)

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | $6.00–15.00

📍 Pope House Museum

Emancipation Day: Fighting for Freedom – Black Civil War Reenactors

10:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE

📍 Pope House Museum

Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE

📍 Durham County Main Library

Visit Cow Sanctuary

11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–25.00

📍 Brajboro Cow Sanctuary

Karaoke Night

12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company

Hockey Pre-Game & Tailgate: Canes vs. Avalanche

12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Raleigh Brewing Company

Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 Durham County Main Library

KōMANA Wellness Market

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing Company

Annual Christmas Tree Toss

2:00 pm | FREE

📍 The Mason Jar Lager Company

Carrboro Really Really Free Market

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Irish Music Jam

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Christmas Tree Burning Party

4:00 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE

📍 Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm

Illuminate Art Walk

4:45 pm | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

First Saturday Under the Stars – Skywatching

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE

📍 Three Bears Acres

Live Music

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE

📍 Fortnight Brewing Company

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

📅 Sunday, January 4, 2026

Hike with a Naturalist

9:30 am – 11:00 am | FREE

📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

NC Collector’s Roadshow

10:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–5.00

📍 Jim Graham Building

Pay-What-You-Can Yoga

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | $1–10

📍 Compass Rose Brewery

Visit Cow Sanctuary

11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–25.00

📍 Brajboro Cow Sanctuary

Kanikapila: FREE Ukulele Lessons

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing Company

Artspace Open Studio

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | FREE

📍 Artspace

Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 Downtown Selma

Craft Club & Supply Swap

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Open Mic Night

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works

Bluegrass Open Jam

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE

📍 Bond Brothers Eastside

Illuminate Art Walk

4:45 pm | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Sunday Open Mic

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

📌 Plan Your Weekend in the Triangle

From Emancipation Day history events to lantern festivals, hikes, free markets, and live music, this weekend offers something for everyone. Check back with DoRaleigh for daily updates and new event guides.

Follow DoRaleigh.com for daily updates on government meetings, local festivals, and community happenings — your one-stop guide to everything Raleigh!

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The Triangle Event Guide – Weekend Edition

Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill & Beyond | December 27–28, 2025

Looking for the best things to do in the Triangle this weekend? From outdoor ice skating in Downtown Raleigh and festive Kwanzaa celebrations, to holiday light displays, live music, comedy, markets, and family-friendly events, the Triangle is packed with experiences to close out the year in style.

Below is your SEO-optimized Triangle Weekend Event Guide covering Saturday, December 27 and Sunday, December 28, 2025, featuring Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, Clayton, and more.

📅 Saturday, December 27, 2025 — Triangle Events

Spend your Saturday exploring the Triangle with a full day of festive events, starting with The RINK: Outdoor Skating happening all day for $6–$15 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, followed by the Durham Craft Market from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Durham Central Park. Families can enjoy the Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show at the Durham County Main Library from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and again from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm, while music lovers can catch the Bluegrass Jam at Bynum Front Porch at 10:00 am in Pittsboro. Cultural celebrations continue with the Town of Carrboro Kwanzaa Celebration from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Drakeford Library Complex, Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Mordecai Historic Park, and a relaxing Visit Cow Sanctuary experience at Brajboro Cow Sanctuary. Midday highlights include Kwanzaa: Family Vision Boarding at Cocoa Cinnamon, a Gift Swap Table at The Mason Jar Lager Company, comedy at Moon Dog Meadery, and the Cary Really Really Free Market at Walnut Street Park. As the evening approaches, enjoy Live Music with Tony Jonez at Blackbird Brewery, stroll the Illuminate Art Walk in Downtown Raleigh, and take in popular holiday light displays including those hosted by the Contentnea Fire Department, Lake Myra Christmas Lights, and Piper Lights. The night wraps up with a hayride at Lights on the Neuse at Boyette Family Farms, the dazzling North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, and plenty of evening music, trivia, and karaoke across the Triangle at local favorites like Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company, Fortnight Brewing, Southern Peak Brewery, The Williams House Craft Taproom, Raleigh Brewing, and more.

📅 Sunday, December 28, 2025 — Triangle Events

Wrap up the weekend with a relaxing and festive Sunday across the Triangle, starting with The RINK: Outdoor Skating happening all day for $6–$15 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh. Enjoy the sounds of the season at Lessons & Carols from 10:00 to 11:30 am at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, followed by a Kwanzaa Celebration at 11:00 am at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Late morning brings Pay-What-You-Can Yoga from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Compass Rose Brewery, while the afternoon offers a chance to explore local creativity during Artspace Open Studio from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Artspace. Throughout the day, catch live jazz, open mics, and brewery music at popular spots including Lanza’s Cafe, Crank Arm Brewing Company, Fainting Goat Brewing Company, and Steel String Brewery. As evening falls, cap off the weekend with Illuminate Art Walk, festive holiday light displays, or another magical night at the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

🎉 Plan Your Weekend in the Triangle

Whether you’re searching for free events in Raleigh, holiday lights near Durham, live music in Cary, or family-friendly things to do in Chapel Hill, this weekend has something for everyone.

👉 Bookmark DoRaleigh.com for daily Triangle event guides, local news, and community highlights.

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The Triangle Event Guide: Weekend Edition – Friday–Sunday December 12–14th

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and across the Triangle this weekend? From free Santa photos and holiday markets to Christmas light displays, parades, live music, and family-friendly events, the DoRaleigh Triangle Weekend Event Guide is packed with festive fun for all ages.

Whether you’re planning a full weekend itinerary or just looking for one standout event, here’s what’s happening across the Triangle from Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 14, 2025.

🎄 Friday, December 12, 2025

Kick off the weekend with holiday deals, light displays, cultural events, and plenty of free activities.

Highlights & Free Events

Afternoon & Evening Events

Lights, Music & Nightlife

Christmas light displays in Wendell, Wake Forest, Wilson, Cary, Middlesex Free concerts, karaoke, comedy open mics, trivia, and brewery events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs

🎅 Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday is packed with parades, markets, Santa events, tours, and holiday traditions across the Triangle.

Morning & Daytime Events

Family & Community Events

Festive Family Fun Day – City of Raleigh Museum Free Toy Giveaways – Shaw University, Kingdom Life Church, AJ’s Cheesecakes Shop Local Raleigh: Holidays on Hammell Moore Square Winterfaire & Santa Meet-and-Greet

Afternoon & Evening Highlights

Krampus Walk & Krampus Night Market – Durham Winter Lantern Walk – NC Museum of Art Illuminate Art Walk – Downtown Raleigh Live Nativities & Walk-Through Christmas Dramas – Raleigh, Durham, Apex, Creedmoor Christmas Light Farms & Hayrides – Clayton, Cary, Middlesex

Night Events

Skywatching: Geminid Meteor Shower – Stagville & West Point on the Eno Live music, comedy showcases, karaoke nights, and movie screenings throughout the Triangle

🎁 Sunday, December 14, 2025

Wrap up the weekend with relaxed, family-friendly holiday events.

Sunday Highlights

🎄 Plan Your Triangle Weekend

This weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends of the season in the Triangle, with hundreds of free and low-cost events for families, couples, and groups of friends. Many Santa events and trolley rides require advance reservations, so plan ahead where needed.

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The Triangle Event Guide Saturday December 6th Edition

If you’re planning a festive Saturday around the Triangle, you’re in luck — today brings concerts, markets, parades, Santa sightings, food trucks, botanical strolls, comedy, seasonal light shows, and dozens of all-day experiences for every age. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, or Wake Forest, the Triangle is glowing with winter magic, family fun, and seasonal culture.

From the Chatham Artists Guild Open Studio Tour and historic trolley tours to free cookies at the Museum of Durham History and multiple local holiday markets, consider this your one-stop Saturday planning guide.

🎄 All-Day & Morning Highlights

Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery

10AM–5PM | FREE | Pittsboro

Browse handcrafted North Carolina pottery during an annual kiln opening — a local favorite perfect for holiday gifts.

Cary Gingerbread House Competition

All Day | FREE | Downtown Cary

Admire gingerbread creations from locals and pros alike.

Museums on Us (Bank of America)

Free admission for cardholders | Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh

Bring your Bank of America card for free children’s museum entry.

Cars & Coffee Morrisville

8AM–11AM | Imperial Center, Durham | FREE

A lively morning meetup for auto lovers — classic, modern, exotic, and custom builds.

Durham Craft Market

8AM–12PM | Durham Central Park | FREE

Shop local makers outdoors before the afternoon rush.

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Holiday Cocoa Mug

9AM–12PM | FREE | Multiple Locations

Bring the kids for hands-on seasonal crafting.

🎅 Holiday Markets, Parades & Seasonal Pop-Ups

Youngsville Christmas Parade

10AM–11AM | FREE | Downtown Youngsville

Chapel Hill–Carrboro Community Parade

10AM | FREE | Carrboro Town Hall

Angier Christmas Parade

10AM | FREE | Depot Square

MAKRS Holiday Fest

11AM–6PM | FREE | City Plaza, Raleigh

Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market

11AM–5PM | FREE | Raleigh Iron Works

Durham Holiday Patchwork Market

12PM–4PM | FREE | Durham Armory

Merry Market at Boxyard RTP

11AM–3PM | FREE | RTP

Victorian Christmas at Page-Walker

2PM–5PM | FREE | Cary

🎁 Santa Sightings, Photos & Family Fun

Wake Forest Photos with Santa — 10AM–3PM – FREE Santa at Yates Mill — 10AM–6PM – FREE Storytime with Santa — 2PM–4PM – FREE at Boxyard RTP Santa on the Roof — The Durham Hotel — 11AM–2PM – FREE Pictures with Santa — Cary Park — 10AM–5PM – FREE Santa at Garner Tractor Supply — 5PM–9PM – FREE Santa at Lake Myra Christmas Lights — 7PM–9PM – FREE Petco: Free Pet Photos with Santa — 2PM–4PM – FREE

🌿 Arts, Heritage & History Experiences

Joel Lane Museum House — Colonial Christmas Open House

11AM–3PM | FREE | Raleigh

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours

11AM–3PM | $6–10 | Mordecai Historic Park

African American Walking Tour – Third Ward

All Day | $5–10 | Pope House, Raleigh

Jonkonnu at Stagville

4:30PM | FREE | Durham

Celebrate an African American holiday tradition with music, drumming, and storytelling.

🎡 Seasonal Lights & Outdoor Experiences

The RINK — Ice Skating at Red Hat Amphitheater

All Day | $6–15 | Raleigh

Illuminate Art Walk

4:45PM | FREE | Downtown Raleigh

Lake Myra Christmas Lights (Wendell)

5:30PM–10PM | FREE

Piper Lights (Wake Forest)

5:30PM–10PM | FREE

Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Lights

5:30PM–9PM | FREE | Wilson

Phillips Farms Christmas Light Show

5PM–9PM | $15 | Cary

Lights on the Neuse — Holiday Hayride

6PM–9PM | $11 | Clayton

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6PM–10PM | $16.74–$30.64 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary

🎤 Saturday Afternoon & Evening Highlights

Free Improv Comedy

6PM–8PM | FREE | Holly Springs

Live Music Across the Triangle

Blackbird Brewery — 6PM–9PM Fortnight Brewing — 6PM–9PM Southern Peak Brewery — 6:30PM–9PM Williams House Craft Taproom — 7PM–10PM Fainting Goat Brewing — 7PM–10PM Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse — 7:30PM Bearded Bee Brewing — 7PM Holly Springs, Apex, Selma, Wendell — karaoke & performances into late night

Oddville – Art Show of the Awesomely Strange

6PM | $10–15 | The Fruit, Durham

🍻 Nightlife, Comedy & Late Festivities

Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party

7:30PM | FREE | Sneaky Penguin Brewing, Raleigh

Boots & Brewz (Country Night)

8PM–Midnight | FREE | The Fall Line, Zebulon

Live Comedy + Craft Beer

7PM–9PM | FREE | The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

Plan Your Perfect Triangle Saturday

Whether you’re exploring holiday light displays, enjoying family markets, grabbing free Santa photos, or heading to local breweries for live music, today is packed with over 100 experiences across the Triangle.

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The Triangle Event Guide: Weekend Edition (Nov 29–30, 2025)

Looking for the best ways to experience the Triangle this Thanksgiving weekend? Whether you’re shopping small, enjoying holiday lights, taking the family out, or just looking for something fun and free, the Triangle is packed with events across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Wake Forest.

Here’s your ultimate Triangle Weekend Event Guide for Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30, 2025—featuring holiday markets, Santa experiences, light displays, live music, skating, tree lightings, and more.

🎄 Saturday, November 29, 2025 Events

🌟 Morning & All-Day Events

The Triangle is packed with Saturday events, including the Holiday Kiln Opening at Mark Hewitt Pottery in Pittsboro from 10am–5pm, and Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland offering free Santa photos all day at multiple locations. Enjoy outdoor skating at The RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, or grab free coffee at Sheetz with any purchase throughout Thanksgiving Week. Start early with live music from the Jim Eastwood Trio at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps in Durham from 6am–8pm, then take the kids to the Home Depot Kids’ Workshop for a Teddy Bear Ornament craft from 9am–12pm. Browse local vendors at the Durham Craft Market – Shop Small Saturday from 9am–2pm, or tour Sculpture in the Garden at the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill from 9am–5pm. Holiday shoppers can explore the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market at the NC State Fairgrounds from 9am–6pm, or learn something new on the Hidden Durham History Hike from 10am–12pm. More local fun includes the Bynum Front Porch Holiday Bazaar from 10am–2pm, the Sleigh the Small Biz Saturday Shopping Event in Wake Forest from 10am–4pm, and a visit to the Cow Sanctuary in Chapel Hill from 10am–2pm. In Smithfield, families can stop by Santa’s Workshop from 11am–12pm, and in RTP, guests can enjoy The Black Santa Experience (RSVP required) from 11am–3:30pm. Raleigh offers Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours between 11am and 3pm, plus a Free Guided Tour of the NC State Capitol at 11am. The morning rounds out with the Family Fall Tour at Historic Oakwood Cemetery at 11am, free with a suggested donation.

🎁 Afternoon Shopping, Markets & Family Fun

Spend your Saturday afternoon exploring local markets and festive events across the Triangle, starting with the Thankful for Local Vendor Market at Trophy on Maywood and the Small Business Saturday Cozy Winter Market at Boxyard RTP, both from 12pm–4pm, along with the Bright Spirits Holiday Market in Durham from 12pm–5pm. Keep the fun going at the Jingle Jammies All Day PJ Party from 12pm–11:59pm at Boxcar Bar & Arcade in Raleigh, or catch the big games during College Football Saturdays from 12pm–10pm at Southern Peak Brewery in Apex. Garner lights up the afternoon with Light Up Main: Garner’s Tree Lighting Celebration from 1pm–6pm, while history lovers can enjoy the Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tour at Bennett Place at 1pm or the second Family Fall Tour at Historic Oakwood Cemetery at the same time. Shoppers can browse handmade goods at the Handcrafted DURM Holiday Market from 2pm–6pm at Durty Bull Brewing, and Raleigh offers a second Free Guided Tour of the NC State Capitol at 2pm. Evening festivities include the Franklinton Tree Lighting & Christmas Market from 4pm–7pm, and a cozy end to the day with Bonfire Nights from 4:30pm–7:30pm at Steel String Brewery’s Pluck Farm.

✨ Evening Holiday Lights, Music & Entertainment

Saturday evening in the Triangle is filled with holiday magic and live entertainment, beginning with Sundaes with Santa in Fuquay-Varina from 5pm–7pm, followed by multiple festive light displays including the Contentnea Fire Department Christmas Light Display in Wilson, Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell, and Piper Lights in Wake Forest, all starting at 5:30pm. Apex kicks off its 9th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Southern Peak Brewery from 6pm–10pm, while Fuquay-Varina hosts Dueling Pianos: Blazin’ Keys at 6pm. Comedy lovers can enjoy Funniest Person in the Triangle from 6pm–8pm in Holly Springs, and families can take a magical hayride at Lights on the Neuse in Clayton from 6pm–9pm. Music fills the evening with Live Music at Fortnight Brewing in Wake Forest from 6pm–9pm and the glowing NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary from 6pm–10pm. Holiday favorites continue with Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex from 6:30pm–9pm, and Santa at Lake Myra Christmas Lights returns from 7pm–9pm in Wendell. Cary offers even more live music with Magic Pipers at Fortnight Brewing and Cam Cokas at The Williams House, both from 7pm–10pm, along with Paige King Johnson performing at Oaklyn Springs Brewery at 7pm. The night also includes Karaoke Night at Raleigh Brewing and Old North State Food Hall in Selma, both at 7pm, plus creative energy at the Moon Dog Meadery Art Market & Fire Spinning Jam in Durham from 7pm–11pm. Wendell finishes the lineup with Live Music at Bearded Bee Brewing beginning at 7pm.

🌤️ Sunday, November 30, 2025 Events

🎄 All Day & Morning

🎁 Midday & Afternoon Events

Sunday brings a full lineup of events across the Triangle, starting with the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market at the NC State Fairgrounds from 11am–5pm and Live Jazz with Joseph Silvers and Hunter McDermut at Lanza’s Café in Carrboro from 11am–1pm. Sports fans can enjoy the Sunday NFL Watch Party at Crank Arm Brewing from 12pm–3pm, while families and book lovers stop by Pages & Pints with Finn and Ollie at Bearded Bee Brewing from 1pm–5pm. Creative energy continues at Artspace Open Studio in Raleigh from 1:30pm–3:30pm and the Beerded Lady Book Club meets in Garner from 2pm–4pm. Movie lovers can unwind at Secret Cinema Sundays from 2pm–5pm at Raleigh Brewing, and crafters can join the Craft Club & Supply Swap from 3pm–5pm at The Glass Jug in Durham. The day rounds out with live music at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro from 4pm–6pm and a lively Bluegrass Open Jam at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary from 4pm–7pm.

✨ Evening Holiday Lights

Sunday evening in the Triangle is filled with festive lights and creative fun, starting with Piper Lights in Wake Forest and the Contentnea Fire Department Lights in Wilson, both glowing from 5:30pm–9pm, along with the popular Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell from 5:30pm–10pm. Families can enjoy a magical hayride at Lights on the Neuse in Clayton from 6pm–8pm, or take in the stunning displays at the NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary from 6pm–10pm. More holiday cheer continues with Christmas Lights on the Farm in Middlesex from 6:30pm–9pm. For those looking for evening entertainment, Sunday Open Mic runs from 7pm–9pm at Moon Dog Meadery, and artists can join the Drink & Draw: Pirates session at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro from 7:30pm–9pm.

📅 Your Go-To Triangle Weekend Guide

With dozens of free family events, holiday markets, shopping pop-ups, ice skating, Christmas lights, and live entertainment, this is one of the most festive weekends of the year across the Triangle.

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The Triangle Events Guide: Weekend Edition (Nov 14–16, 2025)

Looking for something fun, free, family-friendly, or festive this weekend? The Triangle Events Guide Weekend Edition brings together the best happenings across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro, and Apex — all in one place.

From holiday markets and Santa photos to science workshops, live music, fall festivals, and craft fairs, this weekend offers hundreds of ways to explore the Triangle.

Use this guide to plan your perfect Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

🎉 Friday, November 14, 2025

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

⏱️ 12pm–6pm • 💲$0–$8 • Kerr-Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds

Duke Promo: Free Sub at Harris Teeter

📍 All Day • FREE • Participating Harris Teeter locations

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland

📍 All Day • FREE • Multiple Bass Pro Shops

Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market (Free Santa Pictures!)

⏱️ 9am–3pm • FREE • Salem Baptist Church

Sculpture in the Garden

⏱️ 9am–5pm • FREE • NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Military Appreciation Week at NC Zoo

⏱️ 9am–4pm • FREE for military + guest • NC Zoo, Asheboro

Incredible Science

⏱️ 1:30pm • FREE • NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Calvin Jones House Guided Tour

⏱️ 2pm–2:45pm • FREE • Wake Forest Historical Museum

Reflections: Virtual Tour

⏱️ 2pm • FREE • Nasher Museum of Art

Holiday Shrub Tasting with Umbrella Dry Bar

⏱️ 5pm–8pm • FREE • Self Care Marketplace, Raleigh

Live Music: Algorhythm Trio

⏱️ 6pm–8pm • FREE • Der Nachbar Bottleshop, Durham

Peel Gallery Opening: Art Lifers

⏱️ 6pm–9pm • FREE • Peel Gallery, Carrboro

Fall Clothing Swap at The Rheu Co.

⏱️ 6pm–9pm • $0–$10 • Durham

2nd Friday ArtWalk in Chapel Hill & Carrboro

⏱️ 6pm–9pm • FREE

Free Wine Tasting

⏱️ 6pm • FREE • Local 919 Raleigh

Discover India: Folklore Through Puppetry

⏱️ 6:30pm–8:30pm • FREE • Cary Arts Center

Chime In Open Mic

⏱️ 6:30pm–8pm • FREE • Lanza’s Cafe, Carrboro

Bounce & Brews DJ Night

⏱️ 7pm–9pm • FREE • Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Video Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery

⏱️ 7pm–11pm • FREE • Durham

Comedy Open Mic

⏱️ 7pm • FREE • The Common Market, Durham

Karaoke with Harryoke

⏱️ 8pm–10pm • FREE • Bombshell Beer Co., Holly Springs

Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic

⏱️ 8pm–11pm • FREE • Durty Bull Brewing, Durham

Karaoke with Mega Mike

⏱️ 8pm–11pm • FREE • Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh

A Good Time: Comedy Showcase

⏱️ 8pm • FREE • Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh

Karaoke Bingo Nights

⏱️ 9pm • FREE • KōMANA Brewing, Cary

🎨 Saturday, November 15, 2025

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

⏱️ 10am–5pm • $0–$8 • NC State Fairgrounds

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland

📍 All Day • FREE

African American Walking Tours (Three Times)

💲 $5–$10 • Pope House, Raleigh

Durham Craft Market

⏱️ 8am–12pm • FREE • Durham Central Park

Fishing Frenzy (Adults)

⏱️ 9am–12pm • FREE • Lake Benson Park, Garner

Jingle Bell Express Craft Fair

⏱️ 9am–2pm • FREE • Wendell Baptist Church

Sculpture in the Garden

⏱️ 9am–5pm • FREE • NC Botanical Garden

Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market

⏱️ 9am–3pm • FREE • Raleigh

Truck Day at Bright Horizons

⏱️ 10am–12:30pm • FREE • Cary

Free Santa Pictures at Salem Baptist Preschool

⏱️ 10am–1pm • FREE

Lowe’s DIY-U Kids Workshop

⏱️ 10am–1pm • FREE • Multiple Locations

Quail Hollow Neighborhood Art Walk & Sale

⏱️ 10am–2pm • FREE

Magic & Mischief: A Wizard’s Market

⏱️ 10am–3pm • FREE • Fred Fletcher Park

Fall Clothing Swap

⏱️ 10am–3pm • $0–$10 • Durham

Visit Cow Sanctuary

⏱️ 10am–2pm • $0–$25 • Brajboro Sanctuary

Free Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

⏱️ 11am–2pm • FREE • Kingdom Life Church

Sip n’ Shop Market

⏱️ 11am–3pm • FREE • Fainting Goat Brewing FV

Holiday Bargain Bazaar

⏱️ 11am–3pm • FREE • Books Among Friends, Durham

Fenton Makers Market

⏱️ 11am–4pm • FREE • Cary

Parkwood Fall Festival

⏱️ 11am–4pm • FREE • Durham County

Holidays Around the World (Hallmark Christmas)

⏱️ 11am–6pm • FREE • Sweetwater Apex

Family Saturday Series: Donna Washington

⏱️ 11am • 💲$5 • Carolina Theatre Durham

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours (4 times)

⏱️ 11am–3pm • 💲$6–$10 • Mordecai Park

Free State Capitol Tour

⏱️ 11am • FREE • Downtown Raleigh

Backyard Party w/ Live Music + Free Brats

⏱️ 12pm–3pm • FREE • Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson

Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-Off

⏱️ 12pm–4pm • FREE • Downtown Wake Forest

Teen Vendor Market at Dix Park

⏱️ 12pm–4pm • FREE

Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market

⏱️ 12pm–5pm • FREE • Trophy on Maywood

Geek & Grub Market – Viking Edition

⏱️ 12pm–5pm • FREE • Apex

Durty Bull’s 9th Anniversary Party

⏱️ 12pm • FREE • Durham

Really Really Free Market

⏱️ 12pm–2pm • FREE • Durham

Harvest Fest at Good Hope Farm

⏱️ 12pm–4pm • FREE • Cary

College Football Saturdays

⏱️ 12pm–10pm • FREE • Southern Peak Brewery

Pictures With Santa (Wake Forest)

⏱️ 12:30pm–4pm • FREE • The Graham

Fishing Frenzy (Families)

⏱️ 1pm–4pm • FREE • Lake Benson Park

Repair Café

⏱️ 1pm–5pm • FREE • Hillsborough

Goats & Grog: Fall Petting Zoo

⏱️ 1pm • FREE • Oaklyn Springs Brewery

Thanksgiving: History & Legacy Tour

⏱️ 1pm • 💲$2–$8 • Bennett Place

Get Wild! Nature Detectives

⏱️ 1:30pm–3:30pm • FREE • Chapel Hill

Fall Harvest Festival

⏱️ 2pm–4pm • FREE • Durham

Live Music: Lady May & Redd

⏱️ 2pm–5pm • FREE • Wake Forest

GOUGE Wrestling

⏱️ 2pm • FREE • Fuquay-Varina

Calvin Jones House Guided Tour

⏱️ 2pm–2:45pm • FREE

Free State Capitol Tour

⏱️ 2pm • FREE

Incredible Science

⏱️ 2pm • FREE

Live & Local! Triangle Youth Jazz Orchestra

⏱️ 3pm–5pm • FREE • Cary

Lafayette Village Tree Lighting

⏱️ 3pm–6pm • FREE • Raleigh

Irish Music Jam

⏱️ 3pm–5pm • FREE • Durham

Incredible Science

⏱️ 3pm • FREE

Sparkle Night at Parkside Town Commons

⏱️ 4pm–7pm • FREE • Cary

Liberty Arts Iron Pour

⏱️ 4pm–9pm • FREE • Durham Central Park

NC Chinese Lantern Festival

⏱️ 6pm–10pm • 💲$16–$30 • Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Free Improv Comedy: Funniest Person in the Triangle

⏱️ 6pm–8pm • FREE • Holly Springs

Live Music at Fortnight Brewing

⏱️ 6pm–9pm • FREE • Wake Forest

Live Music: Southpaw Soul

⏱️ 7pm–10pm • FREE • Cary

NC Storytellers Showcase

⏱️ 7pm • FREE • Bynum

Live Music: Ashlar Sargent

⏱️ 7pm • FREE • Wendell

Karaoke Night

⏱️ 7pm–10pm • FREE • Raleigh Brewing

Karaoke Night (Selma)

⏱️ 7pm • FREE

SONAM Fall Concert

⏱️ 7:30pm • FREE • Chapel Hill

Live Music: Blake Addison

⏱️ 7:30pm • FREE • Durham

🌞 Sunday, November 16, 2025

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

⏱️ 10am–5pm

Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops

📍 All Day

Sculpture in the Garden

⏱️ 9am–5pm • FREE

Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science

⏱️ 10am–5pm • FREE for Durham Co. residents

Visit Cow Sanctuary

⏱️ 10am–2pm

Raleigh Foodie Fare

⏱️ 11am–3pm • FREE • Moore Square

Walking With Wisdom

⏱️ 11am + 2pm • Donation-based • Chapel Hill

Chestnut Carnival

⏱️ 12pm–6pm • FREE • Pittsboro

NFL Watch Party

⏱️ 12pm–3pm • FREE • Crank Arm Brewing

Kanikapila Ukulele Lessons

⏱️ 1pm–2pm • FREE • Cary

Black Farmers’ Market

⏱️ 1pm–4pm • FREE • Durham Tech

Artspace Open Studio

⏱️ 1:30–3:30pm • FREE • Raleigh

Read Between the Pints Book Pop-up

⏱️ 2pm–5pm • FREE • Knightdale

Blood Drive at Fainting Goat

⏱️ 2pm–6pm • FREE

Calvin Jones House Tour

⏱️ 2pm–2:45pm • FREE

Secret Cinema Sundays

⏱️ 2pm–5pm • FREE • Raleigh Brewing

African American Walking Tour

⏱️ 2pm • $5–$10

Sounds on Oberlin: Laurelyn Dossett

⏱️ 3pm • FREE

Bluegrass Open Jam

⏱️ 4pm–7pm • FREE • Cary

Organ Recital: Maxine Thévenot

⏱️ 5pm–6pm • FREE • Duke Chapel

NC Chinese Lantern Festival

⏱️ 6pm–10pm

Sunday Open Mic

⏱️ 7pm–9pm • FREE • Moon Dog Meadery

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The Triangle Event Guide Sunday September 21st Edition

Sundays in the Triangle are made for exploring, and September 21, 2025, is packed with festivals, live music, food, and cultural experiences across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and beyond. Start your day with The Raleigh Market at the N.C. State Fairgrounds or stroll through Plant Delights Nursery and Juniper Level Botanic Garden for Fall Open Nursery and Garden Days. Over at Dix Park, families can take part in a Flower Making Workshop for Día de Oakwood, while art enthusiasts can head to the North Carolina Museum of Art for End Paper: Art Book Market, a Tar River Poetry Live Reading, and curated Printed Matter Tours.

Durham shines with community spirit at CenterFest Downtown Arts Festival, while Code Wiz hosts an open house for future innovators. Carrboro brings charm with Sunday Brunch Music on the Lawn at Weaver Street Market, and food lovers can’t miss Raleigh Foodie Fare at Moore Square or La Fiesta Del Pueblo on Fayetteville Street, celebrating Hispanic culture with live performances, food, and family fun.

The afternoon offers even more variety: free Ukulele Lessons at KōMANA Brewing Company in Cary, the Black Farmers’ Market with live music from Zoe Hare, and interactive sessions like Drop-In Linocut Stations at NCMA or an Open Studio at Artspace Raleigh. For those interested in history, the African American Walking Tour of Raleigh’s Third Ward at the Pope House offers powerful insights.

As the evening sets in, music fills the region: Sounds on Oberlin: From Baroque to Romantic at White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Music on Mangum in Durham, Bluegrass Open Jam at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary, and Live Irish Music at Red Moose Brewing in Pittsboro. Raleigh residents can enjoy the Raleigh Concert Series featuring the Tune Swingers at Fred Fletcher Park or head to Brier Creek Fall Food Truck Festival for food and family fun. Oktoberfest celebrations continue at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. with Wolfpack Sound and at D’s Bottle Shop with D’s Oktoberfest. Cap off your night with Sunday Open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham or Sundays at Sundown Live Music in Chapel Hill.

No matter your vibe—arts, food, history, or music—this Sunday in the Triangle offers countless ways to connect with culture and community. Your week, your city, your fun — stay connected with everything happening in the Triangle at DoRaleigh.com

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The Triangle Event Guide Saturday September 20th Edition

Looking for things to do across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and beyond this weekend? The Triangle Event Guide – Saturday Edition is packed with festivals, cultural celebrations, live music, family-friendly workshops, and food events happening all day on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Whether you’re into history tours, Oktoberfest celebrations, farmers markets, or live music, the Triangle has something for everyone.

🌞 Morning Events

African American Walking Tour in Raleigh’s Third Ward – All Day | $5–10 | Pope House, Raleigh

Free Queso Day – All Day | FREE | Moe’s Southwest Grill, multiple locations

Oktoberfest at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. – All Day | FREE | Ponysaurus Brewing, Raleigh

Visit Cow Sanctuary – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | $0–25 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

Durham Craft Market – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Durham Central Park

Cary Farmers Fall Festival – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Cary Park

The Raleigh Market – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Asia Fest & Dragon Boat Races – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | $0–12 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Fall Open Nursery & Garden Days – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE | Plant Delights Nursery & Juniper Level Botanic Garden

🎨 Midday & Afternoon Events

Flower Making Workshop for Dia de Oakwood – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Chapel at Dix Park, Raleigh

Lowe’s DIY-U Kids Workshop: Football Spirit Board – 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE | Lowe’s, multiple stores

End Paper: Art Book Market – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Art, Raleigh

CenterFest Downtown Durham Arts Festival – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | FREE | CCB Plaza, Durham

MAGIConMINI Free Magic Shows & Classes – 10:00 am – 6:45 pm | FREE | Meredith College, Raleigh

BugFest 2025 – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

The International Festival – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | FREE | NC State Fairgrounds

Come & Grow: Fantastic Fungi – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh

Bye Bye Summer – Jamaica Edition – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE | Green Road Community Center, Raleigh

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours – 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $6–10 | Mordecai Historic Park, Raleigh

Fenton Makers Market – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE | Fenton, Cary

Free Guided Tour of NC State Capitol – 11:00 am | FREE | Raleigh

Field & Factory Tour at Duke Homestead – 11:15 am & 2:15 pm | FREE | Durham

Print Jam: Triangle Screen Printers Guild – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Art, Raleigh

Durham Really Really Free Market – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE | Orchard Park, Durham

Pop-Up Raleigh Art & Vintage Market – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE | Trophy on Maywood, Raleigh

Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE | The Plant, Pittsboro

Come Out & Play Sculpture Show – 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE | JimGin Farm

Good Neighbor Day – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE | Joyner Park, Wake Forest

Oktoberfest at Lafayette Village (with Wiener Dog Races!) – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE | Raleigh

Chavis Celebrates: 87th Anniversary Party – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

Zine Workshop: Fostering Local Communities – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | FREE | NC Museum of Art, Raleigh Durham

Oktoberfest at Central Park (Glass Jug Beer Lab) – 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm | FREE | Durham

Morrisville International Festival – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE | Cedar Fork Community Center, Morrisville Apex

Geek & Grub Market – Wizard Edition – 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE | Apex

🎶 Evening & Night Events

Live Music at Gizmo Brew Works – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Raleigh

Big Band Bash in the Park – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE | Lake Benson Park, Garner

Stardust & Stories Book Festival – 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm | FREE | Fred Fletcher Park, Raleigh

MAGiConMINI Stage Show – 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | $10–20 | Meredith College, Raleigh

The Promise of Peace: Slavery’s End in NC – 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm | FREE | Bennett Place, Durham

Pops on the Green with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle – 7:00 pm | FREE | Southern Village, Chapel Hill

Live Music Across the Triangle – 7:00 pm onward | FREE | Multiple breweries & venues in Raleigh, Durham, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Wendell, and Holly Springs

Karaoke Nights – 7:00 pm onward | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh & Old North State Food Hall, Selma

🌟 Wrap-Up

From Oktoberfest celebrations and BugFest to international festivals, live music, and neighborhood markets, this Saturday in the Triangle is filled with exciting options for all ages. Plan your day, bring your friends and family, and experience the best of Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and beyond.

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The Triangle Event Guide Saturday August 23rd Edition

Looking for fun things to do this weekend in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond? The Triangle is packed with free family activities, live music, festivals, and special events this Saturday, August 23, 2025. Whether you’re a foodie, art lover, music fan, or family looking for a day out, here’s your ultimate guide.

🍩 Morning Highlights

Krispy Kreme: Free Original Glazed Doughnut 📍 Multiple Locations | ⏰ All Day | 💲 FREE Celebrate Harry Potter Day in style! Wear any Harry Potter gear and get a free Original Glazed doughnut.

Durham Craft Market 📍 Durham Central Park | ⏰ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | 💲 FREE Shop handmade goods from local artisans while enjoying the lively Durham Farmers’ Market atmosphere.

Intro to Gardening in the South 📍 JC Raulston Arboretum | ⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 💲 FREE Learn how to make your Southern garden thrive with expert-led workshops.

Cary’s Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival 📍 Downtown Cary | ⏰ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | 💲 FREE A beloved Cary tradition showcasing artists, crafts, live entertainment, and food vendors.

🎨 Family-Friendly Fun

Marbles Museum’s Kick-Off to Kindergarten (Registration Required) 📍 Raleigh | ⏰ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | 💲 FREE A special event for rising kindergartners with hands-on activities and school readiness resources.

Wake Forest Comic-Con 📍 Flaherty Park | ⏰ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | 💲 FREE Celebrate comics, cosplay, and pop culture in Wake Forest.

Black History Walking Tour 📍 City of Raleigh Museum | ⏰ 10:00 am – 11:00 am | 💲 FREE Explore Raleigh’s history and heritage with this engaging guided tour.

We’re So Back: Moore Square Back-to-School Fusion Fest 📍 Raleigh | ⏰ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | 💲 FREE Live music, community resources, and school supplies giveaway at downtown’s historic Moore Square.

🎶 Afternoon Entertainment

Packapalooza at NC State 📍 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh | ⏰ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 💲 FREE A massive block party with food trucks, live bands, games, and entertainment celebrating the start of NC State’s school year.

23rd Annual Kirby Derby 📍 Dorothea Dix Park | ⏰ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 💲 FREE Raleigh’s quirkiest race and festival featuring homemade soapbox derby cars, costumes, and community fun.

Night Market at North Hills 📍 Midtown Park, Raleigh | ⏰ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 💲 FREE Stroll through local vendors, enjoy live music, and explore unique artisan goods.

🍷 Evening Vibes

CaryLive! Concert Series – Squirrel Nut Zippers 📍 Downtown Cary Park | ⏰ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | 💲 FREE Enjoy this high-energy swing band in Cary’s newest downtown park.

Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series 📍 Saxapahaw Post Office | ⏰ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 💲 FREE Live music, river views, and a relaxed community vibe.

Hot Bucket Comedy Night 📍 The Common Market, Durham | ⏰ 7:00 pm | 💲 FREE Laugh the night away at one of the Triangle’s favorite stand-up comedy showcases.

Live DJ at Raleigh Beer Garden 📍 Raleigh | ⏰ 10:00 pm | 💲 FREE End your night with music, dancing, and one of the largest beer selections in the world.

Plan Your Triangle Saturday

From family-friendly mornings at museums and craft markets to block parties, live music, and nightlife, this Saturday in the Triangle is full of excitement. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, or Wake Forest, you’ll find something special happening near you.

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Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition – Summer Solstice Special June 20–22nd Edition

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This weekend, the Triangle is going full-on summer solstice mode! Whether you’re chasing the sunrise, dancing under the stars, or snagging a free smoothie, there’s something for everyone across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond. From yoga in the park to live performances and labyrinth walks, here’s your complete guide to celebrating the longest days of the year.

🌅 Friday, June 20 – Celebrate the Sun

☀️ Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga

🕕 6:00 am – 7:00 am | 📍 Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh | 🎟️ Free

Greet the sun with a peaceful yoga session on the park’s scenic lawn. No registration needed — just bring your mat and good vibes.

🌻 Summer Solstice Party at Eno River Farm

🕚 11:00 am – 8:00 pm | 📍 Hillsborough | 🎟️ Free

Enjoy ice cream, fresh strawberries, sunflowers, and local food trucks at one of the area’s most charming farms.

🌄 Stonehenge Livestream: Sunset Edition

🕒 3:00 pm | 🌐 Virtual | 🎟️ Free

Can’t make it to England? Tune in to watch the summer solstice sunset live from Stonehenge.

🍻 Summer Solstice Party at Ment Beverage Co.

🕓 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 📍 Durham | 🎟️ Free

Live music, food trucks, and local brews in celebration of the summer sun.

🌀 Solstice Labyrinth Walk

🕕 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | 📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Smithfield | 🎟️ Free

A meditative walk to mark the turning of the season. Quiet, spiritual, and restorative.

🌸 Third Friday Solstice Celebration at CCB Plaza

🕕 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Downtown Durham | 🎟️ Free

Think: flower crowns, free yoga, mechanical bull rides, and a Durham block party like no other.

🎭 Solstice Fest: Solstice Eve Performances

🕖 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 📍 Shadowbox Studio, Durham

Kick off a weekend of artsy, indie fun with music, movement, and visual art installations.

🌅 Stonehenge Livestream: Sunrise Edition

🕚 11:00 pm | 🌐 Virtual | 🎟️ Free

Yes, the other side of the world is waking up. Stay up late to catch this ancient marvel in real time.

🍓 Saturday, June 21 – Smoothies, Solstice, and Summer Vibes

🥤 National Smoothie Day: Freebies & Deals

🕐 All Day | 📍 Tropical Smoothie, Jamba, Planet Smoothie (various)

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Free smoothie w/ food purchase Planet Smoothie: Free Lunar Lemonade (must be a loyalty member) 2–5pm Jamba: $1 smoothies 3–6pm

🎶 Make Music Day Raleigh

🕐 All Day | 📍 Various Locations, Raleigh | 🎟️ Free

A global music holiday with pop-ups across the city featuring local musicians, choirs, and jam sessions.

🧗 Garden Solstice Party at The Boulder Garden

🕙 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | 📍 Durham | 🎟️ $10 all-day climbing

Outdoor bouldering with DJ sets, local vendors, and plenty of snacks.

🍻 Midsummer Celebration at Pluck Farm

🕛 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Mebane | 🎟️ Free

Brewery meets midsummer festival, with outdoor games, live music, and fire pits.

🎭 Solstice Fest: Solstice Day

🕔 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Shadowbox Studio, Durham

The core of the Solstice Fest weekend — interactive art, immersive performances, and pure magic.

🥾 Eno to Penny’s Bend Hike

🕖 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 📍 West Point on the Eno, Durham | 🎟️ Free

A guided solstice night hike through one of Durham’s most scenic routes. Bring water and bug spray!

🌙 Sunday, June 22 – Reflect and Reconnect

🖤 Solstice Fest: Solstice Shadow

🕔 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 📍 Shadowbox Studio, Durham

Close out the weekend with a more introspective evening of art, community, and quiet reflection.

📍 Don’t Miss Out

Follow DoRaleigh.com for last-minute events, updated weather info, and parking tips for all things happening in the Triangle. This is your summer, and this weekend is just the beginning. ☀️

Have a solstice to remember, Triangle!

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