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The Triangle Event Guide: Weekend Edition (April 25–26, 2026)

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle this weekend? From festivals and markets to live music, family-friendly events, and free activities, this weekend is packed with options for everyone.

Here’s your DoRaleigh Weekend Event Guide for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 👇

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Markets, Festivals & Community Events

Durham Craft Market
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Durham Central Park
The Great Raleigh Yard Sale
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Raleigh Market
Cary Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Spring Jazz Market
⏰ 12 PM – 6 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Moore Square
Bazaar at the Yard
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Boxyard RTP
Durham Craft Market & Coffee Pop-Ups happening throughout the day

🌿 Earth Day, Nature & Outdoor Events

Raleigh City Farm “Bearthday” Celebration
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM | 💲 FREE
Yates Mill Open House Tours
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 💲 FREE
Raulston Blooms Garden Festival
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 💲 $5
Apex EarthFest
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM | 💲 FREE
Wake Forest HerbFest
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM | 💲 FREE

🎉 Unique Experiences & Family Fun

North Carolina Pickle Festival (Mount Olive)
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM | 💲 FREE
Sandlot Revival Baseball Tournament
⏰ 9 AM – 10:30 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Durham Athletic Park
RDU Book Crawl (All Day – multiple bookstores)
PathForge Learning Open House (Tech for Kids)
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 💲 FREE
Rubber Duck Race @ 3 Bluebirds Farm
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 💲 FREE
Caribbean Link Up Festival
⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Raleigh

🎶 Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife

Live music across the Triangle at breweries like Gizmo Brew Works, Fortnight Brewing, and Bombshell Beer Company
Beer Garden Concert Series @ Glass Jug RTP (5–8 PM)
Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It (6 PM, Chapel Hill)
Comedy Night @ Steel String Brewery (Carrboro) ($7)
Open Mic + Karaoke @ Compass Rose Brewery (Raleigh)

🆓 Freebies & Deals

Free Document Shredding @ Office Depot/OfficeMax
Subway BOGO Footlong Deal
Applebee’s Free Wings Promo
Ongoing North Carolina Science Festival events

🌟 Sunday, April 26, 2026

🚗 Markets, Cars & Community

Cars & Coffee Raleigh (German Car Show)
⏰ 8 AM – 11 AM
Durham Underground Market
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM | 💲 FREE
Black Farmers Market (Southeast Raleigh YMCA)
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM | 💲 FREE
Artspace Open Studio
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 💲 FREE

🎪 Festivals, Family & Culture

Unleashed Spring Fling (Pets + Music) @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Kids Fest @ Fortnight Brewing (Cary)
Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Programming (Durham)
Moon Party @ Chapel Hill Public Library
Free Yoga @ City of Raleigh Museum

🎶 Sunday Music & Entertainment

Six Sundays in Spring Concert Series (Wake Forest)
Bluegrass on the Patio @ Mason Jar Lager Co.
The Sunday Set @ The Durham Hotel
Open mics and live performances across Raleigh, Cary, and Durham

🥨 Sunday Deals & Specials

National Pretzel Day freebies & discounts
Free Document Shredding (Office Depot/OfficeMax)
Subway BOGO Footlong Deal continues
North Carolina Science Festival events continue

🔥 Weekend Highlights

Massive FREE festivals across the Triangle
Family-friendly Earth Day and outdoor experiences
Live music + nightlife every night
Markets, pop-ups, and community events everywhere

📍 Plan Your Weekend with DoRaleigh

Whether you’re into arts, music, food, outdoor adventures, or community events, this weekend in the Triangle has something for everyone.

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