DoRaleighThe Triangle Event Guide (If the Storm Doesn’t Shut Everything Down) – Weekend Edition January 24–25th
If winter weather cooperates, the Triangle is packed with free festivals, live music, comedy, family activities, markets, yoga, and community gatherings this weekend across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, and beyond.
This Weekend Triangle Event Guide highlights the best things to do—most of them FREE or low-cost—so you can make the most of your Saturday and Sunday. As always, be sure to check event pages and weather updates before heading out.
📅 Saturday, January 24, 2026
🛍️ Markets, Art & Culture
Durham Craft Market 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE | Durham Central Park
Drawing in the Galleries 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE | Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill
Drumming Showcase: Global Rhythms 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FREE | Five Points Center for Active Adults
Family Saturday Series: #TALLTales 11:00 AM | $5 | The Carolina Theatre, Durham
New NC State Capitol Tour (Greek & Roman Symbols) 12:00 PM | FREE | North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh
🌿 Wellness, Outdoors & Community
Visiting Hours – Walk for Peace (Lunch Stop) 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE | The Chapel at Dix Park
Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | FREE | City of Raleigh Museum
History Hike 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | FREE | Historic Yates Mill County Park Cary
Really Really Free Market 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | FREE | Walnut Street Park, Cary
Join Buddhist Monks on Walk to the Capitol 2:00 PM | FREE | Dix Park
Peace Gathering with Walk for Peace 3:30 PM | FREE | North Carolina State Capitol
🎶 Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife
Live Music: DJ Marrs 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FREE | Boxyard RTP Raleigh
Brewing Book Fair 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh
Brewing Christmas Tree Burning Party 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM | FREE | Steel String Brewery (Mebane)
Live Music 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Southern Peak Brewery, Apex
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | The Williams House Craft Taproom, Cary
Karaoke Nights Durty Bull Brewing (Durham) Old North State Food Hall (Selma)
Comedy & Improv Highlights Saturday Comedy Improv Jam | Moon Dog Meadery, Durham
Claudia Rickard’s Comedy Hypnosis Charity Event | Bombshell Beer, Holly Springs
A Good Time: Stand-Up Comedy Night | Local 919, Raleigh
📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026
🧘 Wellness, Arts & Family Fun
Pay-What-You-Can Yoga 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | $1–$10 | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh
Visit Cow Sanctuary 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $0–$25 | Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill
Puzzle Swap 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | FREE | Sneaky Penguin Brewing, Raleigh
Artspace Open Studio 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | FREE | Artspace, Raleigh
Meet Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | FREE | Two Roosters Ice Cream, Wake Forest
🎤 Music, Open Mics & Community Events
West 94th Street Pub Chili Cookoff 3:00 PM | FREE | Durham
Craft Club & Supply Swap 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | FREE | Glass Jug Downtown Durham
Open Mic Nights Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh
Moon Dog Meadery, Durham Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary
The Devine Feminine Comedy Showcase 8:00 PM | FREE | Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, Durham
❄️ Weather Watch Reminder
With winter weather in the forecast, confirm event status before heading out and travel safely. Many of these events are community-driven and may adjust schedules if conditions change.
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