Relay For Life Events in the Raleigh Area: Join the Fight Against Cancer

Looking to support a meaningful cause while connecting with your community? Relay For Life events in Raleigh and across the Triangle bring people together to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and raise funds for life-saving cancer research through the American Cancer Society.

These inspiring events are more than fundraisersโ€”theyโ€™re powerful community experiences filled with hope, remembrance, and action.

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ What is Relay For Life?

Relay For Life is a signature event of the American Cancer Society, bringing together teams from across communities to participate in a walk, celebration, and remembrance event.

Key elements of every Relay For Life include:

Survivor/Caregiver Lap โ€“ honoring those who have battled cancer Luminaria Ceremony โ€“ remembering loved ones lost and honoring those still fighting Team Fundraising Activities โ€“ games, food, and themed campsites Overnight or Daytime Walks โ€“ symbolizing that cancer never sleeps

๐Ÿ“ Relay For Life Events Near Raleigh

The Raleigh area typically hosts multiple Relay For Life events throughout the spring and summer, including:

Relay For Life of Raleigh / Wake County Relay For Life of Cary & Morrisville Relay For Life of Durham & Chapel Hill Relay For Life of Johnston County & surrounding areas

Each event features a unique local flavor while supporting the same mission: ending cancer as we know it, for everyone.

๐Ÿ‘‰ To find upcoming dates and register, visit the official American Cancer Society Relay For Life event listings.

๐Ÿ’œ Why Participate?

Participating in Relay For Life is a meaningful way to:

Support cancer research and patient services Honor a loved one affected by cancer Connect with your local community Take part in a powerful, emotional, and uplifting experience

Whether you join as a walker, team captain, volunteer, or donor, every contribution helps advance the mission.

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ How to Get Involved

Getting involved is easy and impactful:

Join a Team โ€“ Walk with friends, family, or coworkers Start a Team โ€“ Lead your own fundraising group Donate โ€“ Support a participant or team Volunteer โ€“ Help organize and run the event

Many local teams also host pre-event fundraisers and awareness campaigns, so you can support the cause year-round.

๐ŸŒŸ A Community United for a Cause

Relay For Life events in Raleigh are a reflection of the Triangleโ€™s strong community spirit. These events bring together people from all walks of life with one shared goal: a world without cancer.

Whether youโ€™ve been personally impacted by cancer or simply want to give back, Relay For Life offers a meaningful way to make a difference right here in Raleigh.

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Triangle Event Guide โ€” Tuesday February 10th Edition

Top Things to Do Today in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill & the Triangle

Looking for things to do in the Triangle today? From Winter Olympics watch parties and community events to art activities, networking meetups, live music, and nightlife, February 10 offers plenty of opportunities across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and beyond. Whether you want free activities, social gatherings, fitness meetups, or cultural events, this daily guide from DoRaleigh.com keeps you connected to whatโ€™s happening across the Triangle.


Featured Triangle Events Today

Winter Olympics Watch Parties

All Day | Raleigh Brewing (Raleigh)

Cheer on Team USA and enjoy Olympic coverage with fellow sports fans at this all-day watch party.

Coffee & Connection

9:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM | FREE | The Williams House Craft Taproom (Cary)

A relaxed networking and social meetup perfect for entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals.

Free Food Giveaway

10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM | FREE | Bennett Baptist Church (Bennett, NC)

Community food distribution hosted in partnership with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.

Art Outdoors: Weaving Hearts

10:30 AM โ€“ 11:30 AM | FREE | Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh

Family-friendly outdoor art activity inspired by nature and creativity.

Daytime Social & Fitness Events

Tuesday offers a mix of social, fitness, and cultural activities across the Triangle. Enjoy Tequila Tuesday from 11 AM to 8 PM at bmc brewing in Pittsboro, where discounted drink specials make for a relaxed daytime outing. Fitness enthusiasts can join the Warrior Combat session from 12 PM to 1 PM at Glen Eden Pilot Park in Raleigh, a free workout designed to boost strength and energy. Later in the afternoon, art lovers can explore creativity and connection during the Monthly Reflections Art Tour from 2 PM to 3:30 PM at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham, a free guided experience especially welcoming for individuals with dementia and their partners.

These events blend wellness, social engagement, and creative inspiration.

Arts, Culture & Community Events

The Art & Craft Supply Swap will take place from 5 PM to 9 PM at Ment Beverage Co. in Durham and is free to attend. From 6 PM to 7:30 PM, the Mini Med School Lecture Series will be held at the Chapel Hill Public Library, also free of charge. The French Film Festival featuring โ€œGhost Trailโ€ will begin at 7 PM at the Rubenstein Arts Center, Duke, with no admission fee. Lastly, the BEERthoven Chamber Orchestra Performance will occur at 7:30 PM at Atomic Clock Brewing in Durham, where attendees can pay what they can.

Perfect options for art lovers, lifelong learners, and culture seekers.

Evening Social, Music & Entertainment

Raleigh Area Highlights

From 6:30 to 8:30 PM, you can enjoy Craft & Draft. Following that, Crank Arm Brewing hosts Beer & Banjos from 6:30 to 9 PM. At 9 PM, head over to Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard for an Open Jam Session at Slimโ€™s Downtown.

Durham Highlights

The Pony Ride Biking Event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Ponysaurus. Music Bingo is scheduled from 7 to 9 PM at Gizmo Brew Works, while the Movie Night will be held from 8 to 10 PM at Ponysaurus. Karaoke Night will run from 8 to 11 PM at Boxcar Bar + Arcade, and the Video Game Night will also be from 7 to 11 PM at Moon Dog Meadery.

Cary & Surrounding Areas

Join us for Board Game Night from 6 to 9:30 PM at TCB Biergarten in Fuquay-Varina, or attend Game Night & Draft Specials from 7 to 10 PM at Williams House Taproom.

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The Triangle Entertainment Guide Thursday, August 28th Edition

Morning Events

โ˜€๏ธ Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours at Historic Oakwood Cemetery

10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM | FREE | Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Take a guided stroll through Historic Oakwood Cemetery and uncover fascinating stories of Raleighโ€™s past.


Afternoon Events

๐Ÿ”ฌ Incredible Science

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

A hands-on science program that brings experiments and discoveries to life.

๐ŸŽ Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day

4:30 PM โ€“ 5:30 PM | FREE | Parkwood United Methodist Church

Community food distribution open to all.


Evening Events

๐ŸŒ† Live Music on the Rooftop

5:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM | FREE | Westin Raleigh-Durham

Enjoy skyline views paired with live music at the Westin rooftop.

๐ŸŽท Jazz in the Square: NCCU Jazz Collective

6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Relax under the stars with soulful jazz from the NCCU Jazz Collective in downtown Raleigh.

๐ŸŽถ Live Music: Grace Lucia Lee

6:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

๐Ÿ’ฟ Vinyl Night

6:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh & Durham

๐ŸŽต Live Music: Sterling Scott

6:00 PM | FREE | Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

๐ŸŽค Open Mic (Music & Poetry)

6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM | FREE | The Common Market, Durham

๐ŸŽฒ Game Night

6:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | FREE | The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

๐ŸŽถ Beer and Hymns Gathering

6:30 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest

๐ŸŽถ Beer and Banjos Durham

6:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM | FREE | Old Mill Farm, Durham

๐ŸŽถ Music Bingo

7:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary

7:00 PM | FREE | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

๐Ÿง  Triangle Trivia Tournament

7:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

๐ŸŽฎ Level Up and Sip

7:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing, Durham

๐ŸŽฒ Board Game Night

7:00 PM โ€“ 11:00 PM | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham

๐ŸŽค Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones

7:00 PM | FREE | Ruckus Pizza โ€“ Park West, Morrisville

๐Ÿ’ Air Hockey Tournament

8:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Free Comedy Show

8:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM | FREE | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

๐ŸŽท Jazz Jam Open Mic

8:00 PM โ€“ 11:00 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Wrap-Up

From history tours and science fun to jazz in Moore Square, trivia tournaments, open mics, and comedy shows, the Triangle is packed with free entertainment this Thursday. Whether youโ€™re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, or Carrboro, youโ€™ll find something exciting to do on August 28, 2025.

Your week, your city, your fun โ€” stay connected with everything happening in the Triangle at DoRaleigh.com

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