The Triangle Entertainment Guide Thursday October 23rd Edition

Fall fun continues across the Triangle with a jam-packed day of free festivals, food giveaways, music, markets, and spooky seasonal activities. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or Chapel Hill — there’s something exciting for everyone to enjoy today.

🎡 Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day at NC State Fair

All Day | FREE with 6 canned food donations | NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

Trade canned goods for fair tickets! Bring six cans of food to the NC State Fair and get free admission — a beloved Raleigh tradition that supports the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.

🎓 NC Countdown to College: Fee Waivers for NC Universities

All Day | FREE | Statewide

High school seniors and parents: many North Carolina colleges and universities are waiving application fees this week. Don’t miss your chance to apply for free!

🐷 North Carolina State Fair

All Day | $5–13 | NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh

The state’s biggest fall event continues! Enjoy rides, food, exhibits, and music as the fair enters its final weekend stretch.

🌿 Sculpture in the Garden

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE ($5 suggested) | NC Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

Wander through a stunning outdoor art exhibit blending sculpture and nature at the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

⚰️ Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | FREE | Historic Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Step back in time with guided tours that bring Raleigh’s past to life through its most storied resting places.

💀 Día de Muertos Ofrenda

10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | FREE | Duke University Chapel, Durham

Honor loved ones and explore vibrant traditions at Duke Chapel’s Día de Muertos altar — a beautiful reflection of remembrance and culture.

🍗 Free Slider at Dave’s Hot Chicken

11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Participating Triangle Locations

Stop by your nearest Dave’s Hot Chicken and enjoy a free slider — no tricks, just deliciousness!

🧪 Incredible Science

1:30 p.m. | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

Hands-on learning and fun experiments for all ages at Raleigh’s favorite science destination.

🍻 Bricks & Brews

4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh

Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and community vibes during this popular after-work hangout.

🥕 Parktown Food Hub Distribution

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | FREE | Parkwood United Methodist Church, Durham

Community members can stop by for free food distribution — open to all, no registration required.

🌙 Durham Night Market

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | American Tobacco Campus, Durham

Shop local vendors, enjoy live music, and savor local eats at this open-air market under the lights.

🎃 Clayton Harvest Festival

5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Horne Square, Clayton

Kick off the weekend early with rides, vendors, and live music in downtown Clayton.

🎶 Live Music on the Rooftop

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | FREE | Westin Raleigh-Durham

Unwind with skyline views and live performances atop the Westin’s rooftop lounge.

🏃‍♀️ Southern Peak Halloween Costume Fun Run

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | FREE | Southern Peak Brewery, Apex

Grab your costume and join the spooky fun run — prizes, beer, and Halloween cheer included!

📖 Bright Black: Scented Reading Club

6:00 p.m. | FREE | Bright Black, Durham

A unique multisensory book club experience featuring fragrance-inspired storytelling.

🎤 Live Music: Davis Tucker

6:00 p.m. | FREE | Bearded Bee Brewing, Wendell

Kick back with good tunes and local craft beer in Wendell’s welcoming brewery scene.

🎙 Open Mic (Music & Poetry)

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | FREE | The Common Market, Durham

Local voices shine with open mic performances of music, poetry, and more.

🎲 Game Night

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

Board games, beer, and good company — a perfect midweek escape.

🎧 Vinyl Nights

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

Spin your favorite records or enjoy the mix as DJs fill the night with analog sound.

🎵 Pluck Farm Open Mic Night

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Steel String Brewery, Mebane

Bring your guitar or voice and join an evening of local talent and craft brews.

🎤 Crossroads Plaza Fall Music Series: Monica Kennedy

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | FREE | Crossroads Plaza, Cary

Live outdoor music in Cary’s popular shopping district, featuring soulful performances.

🎶 Thursday Night Music: Heads Up Penny

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | FREE | Angier Depot Square

Relax and unwind with this small-town outdoor concert under the stars.

🧙‍♀️ Witches Night Out

6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | The Durham Hotel Rooftop

Costumes, cocktails, and spooky rooftop fun — perfect for a Halloween week girls’ night.

💃 Line Dancing & Open Dance

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | $10 | Mystic Farm & Distillery, Durham

Two hours of country fun! Beginners welcome — bring your boots and your best moves.

👻 Spirits of Wake Forest: Ghost Walks

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $20 | Downtown Wake Forest

Experience haunted history with this guided nighttime tour through Wake Forest’s historic downtown.

📚 Comics Book Club Meeting

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Ment Beverage Co., Durham

Grab a drink and join a lively discussion with fellow comic fans.

🎵 Music Bingo

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary

Sing along and win prizes in this fun musical twist on traditional bingo!

🕹 Level Up and Sip

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

Retro video games, beer, and community — a nostalgic night out in the Bull City.

🎲 Board Game Night

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery, Durham

Meet new friends and test your strategy skills at Durham’s favorite meadery.

💃 Free Square Dance Fun Nights

7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | FREE | First United Methodist Church, Cary

No partner? No problem! Learn the basics of square dancing in a friendly, social setting.

🏒 Air Hockey Tournament

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Compete for bragging rights (and maybe a prize) at this free arcade showdown.

🎷 Jazz Jam Open Mic

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Join or listen to an open jazz jam session featuring some of the Triangle’s best musicians.

🌟 Explore, Engage, Enjoy

Whether you’re hunting for live music, spooky tours, art shows, or community events — the Triangle’s got something to keep your Thursday lively. For daily updates and weekend highlights, follow DoRaleigh.com — your guide to everything happening around the Triangle.

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Wednesday Triangle Event Guide August 6th Edition

Looking for something fun to do this Wednesday? Whether you’re into live music, family-friendly movies, outdoor fitness, or unique community experiences, the Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas) has a full day of free and affordable events.

Here’s your Wednesday Triangle Event Guide for August 6, 2025:

All-Day Highlights

Uproar Festival of Public Art – FREE – Various locations in Orange County. Experience art installations and performances throughout the county. CatVideoFest – Various prices – Showing in two locations in the Triangle. Because life is better with cats on the big screen!

Morning Events

Free Summer Movies at Marquee Cinemas – FREE – 9:30 a.m. | Transformers One & Trolls at Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12 Free Kids’ Movies at Triangle Cinemas – FREE – 10:00 a.m. | Over the Hedge at Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks Music & Arts Camp – $100 (week-long registration required) – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh

Afternoon Events

Incredible Science – FREE – 1:30 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Window on Animal Health – FREE – 1:30 p.m. | Nature Research Center (NC Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh Market Bunch Kids’ Activities – FREE – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Carrboro Farmers’ Market “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand – FREE – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm Board Game Night – FREE – 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh

Evening Activities

Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park – FREE – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Harold D. Ritter Park, Cary NC Museum of History Trivia Night – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale Wine + Weed (learn about plants & farming) – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm Wine Down Wednesday – Live Music + Wine Specials – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | La Vita Dolce, Southern Village Mosaic Market with Live Music – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | The Works Yard at Mosaic, Pittsboro Upcycled Thrift Art – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Ment Beverage Co., Durham Game Night – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom Open Mic – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Fair Game Beverage Co., Pittsboro Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh Carolina Godiva Track Club Free Summer Track Series – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Culbreth Middle School, Chapel Hill Ballroom Dancing with Live Music – $8 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Pullen Community Center Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Weekly Dance – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Carol Woods Retirement Community Fitness Center, Chapel Hill Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro Oak City Salsa Social – Live Band Music & Dance Series – FREE – 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh Karaoke Night at The Backyard Bar – FREE – 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Apex Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery – FREE – 8:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. | Durham

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