The Triangle Event Guide Weekend January 16β18th 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 β 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 Mebaneβwith plenty of FREE options.
π Friday, January 16, 2026
Park Tales: Little Owlβs Snow
π 10:00β10:45 AM | FREE
π Historic Yates Mill County Park
Make Your Own Vision Board
π 12:00β3:00 PM | FREE
π Rumors, Chapel Hill
Third Friday Durham β Artist Reception (Jordan Abdur-Raβoff)
π 6:00β8:00 PM | FREE
π Durham Visitor Info Center
Third Friday Art Opening β Anthony Garza Photography
π 6:00β8:00 PM | FREE
π Ment Beverage Co., Durham
Third Friday Durham β Art, Exhibits & Performances
π 6:00β9:00 PM | FREE
π Durham City Center
MLK Weekend in Apex: Black Authors Exhibit
π‘ 6:30β8:30 PM | FREE
π Apex Senior Center
Bellydance Show & Open Dance Floor
π‘ 6:30β8:30 PM | FREE
π Sophieβs Grill & Bar, Cary
Canes vs. Panthers Hockey Watch Party
π‘ 6:30β10:00 PM | FREE
π Trophy on Maywood
Game Night
π‘ 6:30 PM | FREE
π Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Open Mic, DJ Nights, Karaoke & Comedy
πβ11:00 PM | FREE
π Carrboro, Durham, Cary & Raleigh
MLK Dreamfest: John Lewis β Good Trouble (Film Screening)
π’ 7:30 PM | FREE
π The Cary Theater
π Saturday, January 17, 2026
MLK Unity March & Breakfast Reception
π 8:00 AM | FREE
π Apex First Baptist Church
National Day of Racial Healing
π£ 8:30β10:00 AM | FREE
π First Chronicles Community Church, Durham
Triangle MLK Holiday Kickoff β 46th Annual Wreath Laying
π 9:00β9:30 AM | FREE
π Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, Raleigh
Durham Craft Market
π 9:00 AMβ12:00 PM | FREE
π Durham Central Park
Plant Swap
π 11:00 AMβ1:00 PM | FREE
π City of Raleigh Museum
New Capitol Tour: Greek & Roman Symbols
π 12:00 PM | FREE
π North Carolina State Capitol
North Carolina Vintage Bazaar
π 12:00β7:00 PM | $10
π NC State Fairgrounds
MLK Celebrations, Adoption Events, Chili Cook-Offs & Live Music
π AfternoonβEvening | FREE
π Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro, Wake Forest & Wendell
π Sunday, January 18, 2026
National Popcorn Day β BYO Bucket
πΏ All Day | $5
π Cinemark (participating locations)
TαΊΏt Vietnamese New Year Festival
π 10:00 AMβ6:30 PM | $0β10
π NC State Fairgrounds
MLK Worship Services & Interfaith Events
π MorningβAfternoon | FREE
π Apex, Cary, Durham & Raleigh
Artspace Open Studio
π 1:30β3:30 PM | FREE
π Artspace, Raleigh
When Community Gathers: MLK Day Celebration
π 3:00β6:00 PM | FREE
π John P. βTopβ Greene Park
MLK Commemoration
π 3:00 PM | FREE
π Duke University Chapel
11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment
π 4:00β6:30 PM | FREE
π Millbrook United Methodist Church, Raleigh
Live Music, Open Mics & Community Dinners
πβ9:00 PM | FREE
π Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Wake County
Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Triangle
Whether youβre 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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