Triangle Weekend Events Guide – Holiday Edition

Friday, May 23, 2025

Celebrate the Long Weekend with Music, Food, Fun, and Freebies!

The Triangle is turning up the fun this holiday weekend with an incredible lineup of free and low-cost events to kick off your Friday in style. From early-morning birdwatching to late-night karaoke, there’s something for everyone—families, foodies, music lovers, and more!

Morning Adventures

Birdwatching Series | 8:00–10:00 AM @ West Point on the Eno, Durham

Explore nature with expert guides for just $1.50–$6.50—perfect for early risers and nature lovers.

Park Tales: Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars | 10:00–10:45 AM @ Historic Yates Mill County Park

A delightful storytime event for little ones. FREE and full of wriggly fun!

Free Paper Shredding in Garner | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Garner Recreation Center

Securely get rid of old documents. A great way to start the weekend fresh!

Tasting at Ten | 10:00 AM @ Counter Culture Coffee HQ, Durham

Enjoy a free tasting and learn about premium coffee from local experts.

Midday Happenings

First Responders Friday Discount | All Day @ Old North State Food Hall, Selma

All first responders enjoy 10% off—our thanks to you!

Free Whopper Jr. with $1 Purchase | All Day @ Burger King, Participating Locations

Grab a quick bite on the go. No catch—just tasty savings!

Friday Co-Working Social | 12:00–5:00 PM @ The Glass Jug, Durham

Mix business with beer at this casual networking hangout.

Historic Yates Mill Open House | 1:00–4:00 PM

Step back in time and learn about Raleigh’s milling history.

Calvin Jones House Tour | 2:00–2:45 PM @ Wake Forest Historical Museum

A guided peek into one of Wake Forest’s historical gems.

Evening Entertainment – Music, Movies & More!

Fridays on the Front Porch | 5:00–8:00 PM @ Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill

Live music, food trucks, and good vibes on the lawn.

Carolina Indie Fest | 5:00–10:00 PM @ Hugger Mugger Brewing, Sanford

A night of indie sounds and beer under the stars—totally FREE!

Bike Night | 5:30–8:00 PM @ Red Moose Brewing Co., Pittsboro

Two wheels, cold brews, and community.

DJ Night | 5:30–9:30 PM @ Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Vibe out with a live DJ and local pours.

Pop-Up Music @ North Hills | 6:00–9:00 PM @ The Commons

Shop, stroll, and dance in Raleigh’s premier outdoor space.

Beats and Eats: Country & BBQ | 6:00–9:00 PM @ John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

Live country music and smoky BBQ—your weekend starts here.

Movie Night: Moana 2 | 6:00–10:00 PM @ Downtown Cary Park

Family movie night under the stars—bring your blankets!

Y2K Party | 6:00–10:00 PM @ Fizzwerks, Durham

Dust off your butterfly clips and relive the early 2000s.

Wine, Words, and Song

Free Wine Tastings

5:30–7:00 PM @ Taylor’s Wine Shop 6:00 PM @ Local 919, Raleigh

Chime In Open Mic | 6:30–8:00 PM @ Lanza’s Cafe, Carrboro

Poetry, songwriting, and storytelling in an intimate setting.

Freight Train Blues | 6:30–8:30 PM @ Carrboro Town Commons

Celebrate local talent in this live blues series.

Live Music Everywhere!

Aaron Pelsue @ The Mason Jar Lager Company, Fuquay-Varina Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh (7–9 PM) Django Haskins @ Bynum Front Porch, Pittsboro Sayer McShane @ Bearded Bee Brewing, Wendell

Late-Night Laughs & Karaoke Fun

Comedy & Open Mic

Durty Bull Brewing, Durham (8–11 PM) Vault Craft Beer, Raleigh (8 PM) Glass Jug Beer Lab, RTP (8 PM)

Karaoke & Bingo

Flying Bull Beer Co., Durham (9 PM) KōMANA Brewing, Cary (9 PM)

Plan Your Perfect Triangle Friday

There’s no excuse to stay home this Friday with events for every interest, budget, and schedule. Make memories, meet new friends, and explore the Triangle like never before.

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