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Triangle Event Guide Monday November 24 2025 — Freebies Family Fun and Nightlife

Looking for something fun, festive, and budget-friendly to kick off Thanksgiving Week in the Triangle? Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Wake Forest, or Knightdale, Monday, November 24, 2025, is packed with free events, family activities, food deals, and nighttime entertainment. Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening across the Triangle today.

🌞 All-Day Deals & Family Activities

☕ Sheetz: Free Coffee With Any Purchase

All Day | FREE | Sheetz, Multiple Locations

Start your week caffeinated! Sheetz is offering free coffee with any purchase throughout Thanksgiving Week. A perfect pick-me-up before holiday travel.

🎅 Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops — Santa’s Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops, Multiple Locations

Bring the whole family for free Santa photos, crafts, holiday activities, and festive displays at Santa’s Wonderland. Reservations may be required, so check your local store.

⛸️ Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square (Fenton)

All Day | Discounted | Fenton, Cary

Save $3 off admission during Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton. Hours vary—check the website before you go!

🍁 Morning Events in the Triangle

🦃 Wake Forest Police Department Turkey Giveaway

7:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | FREE | Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry, Wake Forest

A community tradition! Families in need can pick up a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving—first come, first served.

🧸 Total Tot Time (Durham)

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | FREE | W.D. Hill Recreation Center

A free-play program for kids ages 5 and under. Open gym fun with toys, mats, games, and room to run.

Afternoon Events

🏈 Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party

3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

Gear up for Monday Night Football with food trucks, craft beer, and big screens. A popular weekly hangout for fans.

Evening Events Across the Triangle

🍗 Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings

5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | $0.75 | Durham Beer Garden

The best wing deal in Durham—dine-in only. Perfect for a budget-friendly Monday dinner.

🎵 Music Bingo (Knightdale)

6:00 p.m. | FREE | Oak City Brewing Company

A fun mix of bingo, music trivia, and big prizes. All ages are welcome.

🏮 North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | $16.74–$30.64 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Walk through thousands of glowing lanterns, live performances, and immersive displays. One of the Triangle’s most magical holiday attractions.

🎤 Open Mic Night (Carrboro)

6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | FREE | Steel String Brewery

Local musicians, poets, and comedians take the stage. A great night for discovering new talent.

😂 Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | FREE | Flying Saucer Raleigh

A curated lineup of rising comics from across the region. No tickets needed—just show up and grab a seat.

🎨 Adult Coloring Night (Cary)

7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | FREE | KōMANA Brewing Company

A relaxing evening of creativity, brews, and community. Coloring supplies provided.

🎲 Game Night (Raleigh)

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing Company

Board games, card games, good beer, and friendly competition.

🎲 Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery (Durham)

7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Choose from dozens of games or bring your own. Mead flights and guest ciders available.

🏒 Air Hockey Tournament (Raleigh)

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | FREE | Boxcar Bar & Arcade

Compete for bragging rights at one of Raleigh’s most popular arcades.

🎤 Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy

8:00 p.m.–11:59 p.m. | FREE | Speakeasy

Another great stage for local performers—music, spoken word, or comedy welcome.

✨ Final Thoughts

Whether you’re looking for holiday family fun, free community events, or nighttime entertainment, the Triangle has a full Monday lineup ready for you. Bookmark this guide and explore Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro, Knightdale, and Wake Forest with ease.

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The Triangle Entertainment Guide Thursday November 6th Edition

As the holiday season begins to sparkle across the Triangle, Thursday, November 6, 2025 offers a full day of free community events, creative workshops, live music, festive markets, and cozy social gatherings throughout Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Garner, Wendell, Zebulon, and Siler City. Families can embrace the spirit of the season early with free Santa photos and winter magic at Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland, happening all day at multiple locations. Meanwhile, breakfast lovers can start their morning with a Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s for rewards members — a perfect treat before heading out to explore local arts, markets, and community happenings.

Holiday shoppers and art lovers will enjoy Visions of Sugarplums, a long-running Triangle favorite celebrating its 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show at Quail Hollow Swim Club from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For a quieter, nature-focused experience, Sculpture in the Garden continues at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill with a suggested donation of just $5. Artists and creatives can find inspiration during the Plein Air Drawing and Painting Session at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., where the fall scenery makes for a stunning outdoor studio. For neighbors in need—or those wanting to support local food access—the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC will host a Free Food Giveaway at Hopkins Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Morning learning and culture opportunities continue with the Siler City History Club at the Siler City Center for Active Living from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., offering local history storytelling and community connection. Families with young children can head to the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham for a Bilingual Storytime session from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In Raleigh, science lovers of all ages can take part in Incredible Science at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at 1:30 p.m.

As evening arrives, the Triangle lights up with creative social gatherings. At the Garner Performing Arts Center, enjoy a cozy blend of classic film and hands-on creativity at Crafting at the Cinema, featuring a screening of Casablanca from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Music lovers can catch Sterling Scott Live at Bearded Bee Brewing in Wendell at 6:00 p.m., or enjoy a welcoming, expressive community environment during Open Mic at The Common Market in Durham from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you’re looking for something playful and social, choose from Game Night at The Beerded Lady in Garner or Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham—both from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Later in the evening, the Triangle’s creative energy keeps flowing. Join the community strum-along at Raleigh Uke Jam (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.), test your trivia rhythm at Music Bingo at Fortnight Brewing in Cary, grab your favorite board games during Level Up and Sip at Crank Arm Brewing in Durham, or stay late for Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery in Durham until 11:00 p.m. Gamers and arcade-goers can compete in an Air Hockey Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., or cheer on instrumentalists at the Jazz Jam Open Mic at Bond Brothers Eastside in Cary from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. End the night with laughter and singing during Thursday Karaoke at Tap Yard Raleigh from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or try your hand at the Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Raleigh from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

No matter your vibe—festive, creative, social, quiet, daytime, or late-night—the Triangle offers a full day of free ways to connect, explore, and enjoy. Share this guide, invite a friend, and make the most of your Thursday across Raleigh and the surrounding communities.

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Triangle Event Guide – Tuesday Edition (November 4, 2025)

Looking for plans today? Whether you want family-friendly activities, outdoor adventures, arts and culture experiences, or after-work hangouts, the Triangle has something happening all day long. Explore today’s schedule below and plan your Tuesday with DoRaleigh.com.

Daytime & Family-Friendly Events

Free Santa Photos at Santa’s Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops (multiple locations)

Bring the kids for festive photos, holiday crafts, games, and magical decor. Walk-ins available, reservations recommended.

Walgreens Senior Day

All Day | Walgreens stores across the Triangle

Rewards members age 55+ receive 20% off eligible purchases today.

Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast

All Day | FREE for Rewards Members | Denny’s (select locations)

Join the rewards program & enjoy one of Denny’s most iconic breakfast plates.

Sculpture in the Garden

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | FREE ($5 suggested donation)

North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Walk the nature trails and explore large-scale outdoor sculpture among fall scenery.

School BreakOUT!

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | FREE | Downtown Cary Park

Games, hands-on activities, art, recreation, and kid-focused outdoor fun.

Science + Learning Events

Incredible Science

1:30 PM | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Hands-on science demonstrations for curious learners of all ages.

Window on Animal Health

1:30 PM | FREE | Nature Research Center (Raleigh)

Watch real animal health care in action at the on-site veterinary window.

Physics From the Ground Up

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Lanza’s Café, Carrboro

Casual science talk for adults in a relaxed café setting.

After-Work Social & Music Events

Pints and Pups

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Raleigh

Bring your dog, grab a pint, enjoy chill patio vibes.

Bond Brothers Run Club

6:00 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Beer Company, Cary

All paces welcome. Beers & community after the run.

Beer & Banjos – Raleigh

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard

Live bluegrass + local brews = Tuesday done right.

Beer & Banjos – Carrboro Edition

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | FREE | Speakeasy, Carrboro

The Carrboro version of the local roots music favorite.

Creative & Drop-In Activities

Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

Bring your sketchbook, tablet, or craft—create alongside others.

Adult Coloring Night

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham

Relaxed coloring vibes and craft beer.

Open Mic, Karaoke & Community Socials

Beginner/Improver Line Dancing

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM | $10 | Mystic Farm & Distillery, Durham

No experience needed—just bring your boots and a smile.

Free Square Dance Open House

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | St. James UMC, Raleigh

Try something new—friendly and beginner-friendly.

Music Bingo

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Part trivia, part playlist party.

Video Game Night

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham

Retro games, multiplayer fun, and local mead.

Open Mic (Hillsborough)

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM | FREE | Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew

Karaoke Night

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Open Mic with a Live Band

9:00 PM – Midnight | FREE | Slim’s, Raleigh

Live backing band—step up & shine.

✨ Make Your Tuesday Count

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The Triangle Entertainment Guide Wednesday October 29th Edition

🌿 Morning Adventures in the Triangle

Start your day surrounded by art and nature at Sculpture in the Garden — open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill. Enjoy stunning outdoor sculptures with free admission and a $5 suggested donation.

In Durham, locals can take advantage of Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life + Science, offering free admission for Durham County residents from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Families with little ones can head to Total Tot Time at W.D. Hill Recreation Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or enjoy Halloween-themed storytelling fun at Durham County Library’s Halloween Storytime on the Roof at The Durham Hotel (10:30 AM).

Meanwhile in Raleigh, Highland United Methodist Church hosts a cozy Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch at 10:30 AM — perfect for kids and parents to celebrate the season.

🎃 Midday Family Fun & Community Support

From 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Boxyard RTP will host an Emergency Distribution Event for furloughed federal workers, providing free diapers and essential supplies.

Gamers can enjoy Board Game Night all day long — noon to 10:00 PM at Gizmo Brew Works in Durham, and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop in Raleigh.

Tech learners can join Wednesdays at One: Computers & Technology Q&A at Grace Lutheran Church in Durham (12:30 PM) for hands-on digital support.

Science lovers will enjoy two great free programs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh — Incredible Science (1:30 PM) and Window on Animal Health (1:30 PM) at the Nature Research Center.

Families can head to the Carrboro Farmers’ Market for Market Bunch Kids’ Activities (3:00–6:00 PM), or support local sustainability with the “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand at Raleigh City Farm (4:00–7:00 PM).

🐶 Evening Events, Festivals & Halloween Fun

As the sun sets, the Triangle lights up with Halloween and fall-themed festivities!

Spooky Tails: Halloween Event for Dogs 🐾 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Apex Nature Park Fall Festival 🎃 | 5:00–7:00 PM | Centenary United Methodist Church, Smithfield Trunk or Treat + Free Hot Dog Dinner 🌭 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park 🧘 | 5:30–8:30 PM | Pullen Park, Raleigh

In Durham, join the Trunk or Treat at Holton Center (6:00–8:00 PM) or swing by Emmanuel Baptist Church in Raleigh for the Five Points Fall Festival (6:00–8:00 PM).

If you’re curious about plants and agriculture, don’t miss Wine + Weed: Learn About Plants & Farming at Raleigh City Farm (6:00–7:00 PM) — an engaging, educational (and adult-friendly!) event.

Creative minds can unwind at Bring Your Own Craft Night at Raleigh Brewing (6:30–9:30 PM).

🎭 Nightlife, Music & Late-Night Fun

Get spooky with literature and live performance at (Dis)connected: Tales of Poe, Shelley, Fears and Fury — a darkly creative show at the Cary Arts Center (7:00 PM, $12–$18).

At Pullen Park, the Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam runs from 7:00–8:30 PM, blending rhythm, movement, and community.

Trivia and craft nights fill the evening too — Hammered Trivia at Sneaky Penguin Brewing (7:00–9:00 PM) and Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro (7:00–11:00 PM).

If you’re ready to sing the night away, join one of several karaoke nights across the Triangle:

🎤 The Backyard Bar, Apex – 8:00–10:30 PM 🎤 Moon Dog Meadery, Durham – 8:00–11:45 PM

And don’t forget the Weekly Skee Ball Tournament at Boxcar Bar + Arcade in Durham (8:00–10:30 PM) for a classic throwback night.

✨ Explore the Triangle Every Day

From farm stands to festivals, yoga to trivia, and science to storytime — Wednesday, October 29, 2025, is packed with free and family-friendly fun all across the Triangle.

Stay connected to your community and plan your next outing with DoRaleigh.com, your daily guide to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill arts, entertainment, and culture.

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Sanderford Road Pickleball Grand Opening – Join the Fun!

Pickleball lovers and curious first-timers, mark your calendars! On Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanderford Road Park will officially open its brand-new pickleball courts with a free community celebration.

This exciting event is perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’ve never played before or you’re already a fan of the fastest-growing sport in the country, the grand opening offers the perfect chance to learn, play, and connect.

What to Expect

🎉 Ribbon-cutting celebration at Sanderford Road Park 🏓 Live pickleball demonstrations 👟 Free instruction for beginners – no experience needed! 🎾 Equipment provided – just bring yourself, friends, and family 🌳 A fun day to enjoy the park, meet neighbors, and try something new

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Sanderford Road Park, Raleigh, NC Cost: Free Ages: All ages welcome Registration: Not required – drop in and play!

Why Pickleball?

Pickleball has quickly become a nationwide phenomenon, loved for its easy-to-learn rules, fast pace, and community-driven spirit. The new courts at Sanderford Road Park are another step in Raleigh’s commitment to expanding recreational opportunities for residents.

This event is more than a ribbon cutting – it’s an invitation to join a sport that brings people together.

Join the Celebration

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Raleigh’s newest recreation milestone. Gather your family and friends and head over to Sanderford Road Park on August 30 for a day of community, fun, and pickleball excitement!

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