Triangle Weekend Event Guide: Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Beyond (March 20–22, 2026)

Your Ultimate Guide to Weekend Fun in the Triangle

Spring has officially arrived, and the Triangle is packed with events to celebrate the season! From free festivals and markets to live music, food events, family-friendly activities, and cultural experiences, this weekend offers something for everyone across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

Here’s your curated DoRaleigh Weekend Event Guide 👇

🌸 Friday, March 20, 2026 – Kick Off Spring

Celebrate the first day of spring with free treats, markets, and community vibes across the Triangle.

🍩 All-Day Deals & Seasonal Fun

Krispy Kreme Deal – Buy a dozen, get Original Glazed for $2 (multiple locations)
Free Ice Giveaway – Rita’s Italian Ice (Cary) Morrisville Creek Week – Volunteer + eco activities (FREE)

🎨 Daytime Highlights

Spring Craft Fair – State Farmers Market (9AM–5PM, FREE) Coffee Tasting at Counter Culture
(Durham) – 10AM (FREE) Equinox Astronomy (Raleigh) – Celebrate the spring equinox ($5)
Moore Square Walking Tour (Raleigh) – 2PM (FREE)
Yayoi Kusama-Inspired Art Activity – North Regional Library (FREE)

🎉 Evening Events & Nightlife

Cary Night Market: Women’s History Month Edition
Durham Foodie Fare + Third Friday Durham (art, music, vendors)
Eid Bazaar Night Market (Morrisville)
Live Music + DJs at Gizmo Brew Works (Raleigh & Durham)
Open Mics, Karaoke, Comedy & Drag Watch Parties across the Triangle
Skywatching + Observatory Nights (Chapel Hill & Rougemont)

🌿 Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Festivals, Markets & Family Fun

Saturday is STACKED with family events, cultural festivals, and outdoor experiences.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly Events

Away with the Fairies Festival – Mordecai Historic Park (Raleigh)
Spring Fling (Holly Springs) – Egg hunts, inflatables & more
Model Train Show (Cary)
Lowe’s Kids Workshop – Build a lawn mower Wake Forest
Comic-Con Free Easter Bunny Photos – Bass Pro Shops

🌍 Cultural & Community Events

Triangle Lebanese Festival (Raleigh)
Nuv Yug India Fest (NC State Fairgrounds)
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours
Women’s History Tours & Living History Events (Cary & Durham)

🛍️ Markets & Pop-Ups

Durham Craft Market Pop-Up
Raleigh Art & Vintage Market
Oak & Ink Bookish Market
Ethos Children’s Business Fair (Cary)
Raleigh Twilight Market (Smoky Hollow)

🍻 Food, Fun & Social Events

Chili Cook-Off (Lonerider Brewing)
Marchtoberfest 10-Year Anniversary (Clouds Brewing)
Roller Derby Match (Durham)
Free Markets, Food Pantries & Community Giveaways

🎶 Live Music & Nightlife

Live music across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, and Wake Forest
Hip-Hop & R&B Karaoke Night (Raleigh)
Triangle Pride Symphonic Band Concert (Garner)
Duke Chorale “Carmina Burana” Performance (Durham)
Open mics, brewery shows, and late-night vibes everywhere

🌼 Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Chill Vibes & Community Connections

Wrap up the weekend with laid-back events, markets, and family time.

🛍️ Markets & Festivals

Durham Underground Market
Triangle Lebanese Festival (Day 2)
Spring Craft Fair (State Farmers Market)

🧘 Wellness & Family Activities

Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum
Holi Celebration (Hillsborough)
Family Day at Clouds Brewing (Raleigh)
Artspace Open Studio (Raleigh)
Egg Hunts + Family Programs Across the Triangle

🎶 Sunday Sounds & Open Mics

Lincoln Theatre Free Show (Raleigh)
Durham Hotel Sunday Set Bluegrass Jam (Cary)
Open Mic Nights + Live Music All Evening

Why This Weekend is Special

This weekend marks:

🌸 First Day of Spring 🌎 Creek Week Environmental Events 🎉 Cultural Festivals & Community Markets 🎶 Nonstop Live Music Across the Triangle

Whether you’re exploring Raleigh nightlife, Durham art walks, Cary markets, or Chapel Hill science events, there’s no shortage of ways to get outside and connect.

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Triangle Weekend Event Guide (March 13–15, 2026): St. Patrick’s Festivities, Pi Day Deals, Markets, Music & More

If you’re looking for things to do in the Triangle this weekend, there’s no shortage of events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities. From Friday the 13th celebrations and art walks to Pi Day specials and St. Patrick’s Day festivals, the weekend of March 13–15, 2026 is packed with family activities, live music, markets, food events, cultural festivals, and outdoor adventures.

Whether you want to explore local markets, attend a parade, enjoy live entertainment, or discover a new community event, this Triangle Weekend Event Guide from DoRaleigh highlights some of the best things happening across the region.

Friday, March 13, 2026 – Friday the 13th Fun, Art Walks & Live Music

Kick off the weekend with everything from family-friendly festivals and art walks to live music, comedy, and movie nights.

Featured Events

Krispy Kreme Friday the 13th Deal Buy a dozen donuts and get another dozen for 13¢ at Krispy Kreme locations across the Triangle.

Carolina FiberFest ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Jim Graham Building, NC State Fairgrounds 🎟️ $7 A must-visit event for fiber artists and craft lovers featuring vendors, demonstrations, and workshops.

Capital Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show ⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Kerr-Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds 🎟️ $10 View beautiful handmade quilts and meet members of the Capital Quilters Guild.

Tasting at Ten – Free Coffee Tasting ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Counter Culture Coffee HQ, Durham 🎟️ FREE Coffee lovers can sample unique brews at this popular Durham coffee tasting.

Afternoon Highlights

Historic Yates Mill History Tours – 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM Moore Square Walking Tour – 2:00 PM Nasher Museum Virtual Tour – 2:00 PM

Evening Events

Friday the 13th Kids Fun Fest ⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 I.R. Holmes Sr. Recreation Center, Durham

2nd Friday ArtWalk ⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM 📍 Chapel Hill & Carrboro Movie Night: The Dark Knight ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Downtown Cary Park

Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife

Acoustic Open Mic – Esmeralda’s Cafe (Durham)
Karaoke – Crank Arm Brewing (Raleigh)
Comedy Open Mic – The Common Market (Durham)
Drag Race Watch Party – Garner Live Irish Music – Hibernian Downtown Raleigh

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Pi Day, St. Patrick’s Celebrations & Markets

Saturday brings some of the biggest events of the weekend, including Pi Day specials, the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade, food truck rodeos, cultural festivals, and community markets.

Major Events

Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade

⏰ 10:00 AM

📍 Hillsborough Street & McDowell Street, Raleigh

🎟️ FREE

One of the most anticipated annual events in Raleigh featuring Irish dancers, music, and festive floats celebrating Irish heritage.

Pi Day Deals Across the Triangle

Celebrate 3.14 (Pi Day) with special deals on pizza, pies, and desserts throughout the region.

TACAS Lunar New Year Festival

⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 NC State Fairgrounds

🎟️ $10–13

A vibrant cultural celebration featuring performances, food vendors, and cultural exhibits.

FamFest 2026: African American Family History Celebration

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Life Enrichment Center, Raleigh

🎟️ FREE

Celebrate history, culture, and community through family-focused programming and educational activities.

Markets & Community Events

Durham Craft Market – Durham Central Park
Downtown Cary Free Market – Cary
Apex Underground Market – Apex
Throwdown Food Truck Rodeo – Triangle Town Center
Women’s Day Expo – McKimmon Center at NC State

Festivals & Cultural Events

Apex Holi Festival Morrisville Holi Festival Celebrate Smithfield International Culture Fair Rise & Rhythm Women’s History Month Celebration in Carrboro

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Across the Triangle, breweries, bars, and venues are hosting St. Patrick’s Day block parties, bar crawls, and live music events, including:

Hibernian Downtown Raleigh Block Party Deep River Brewing Shamrocks & Hops Doherty’s Irish Pub Celebrations in Cary, Apex, and Pittsboro Paddy on the Green Festival at Lafayette Village Raleigh St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl

Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Markets, Music & Community Events

Sunday offers a more relaxed vibe with craft markets, open studios, yoga events, and live music throughout the Triangle.

Featured Sunday Events

RTP Underground Market

⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Hub RTP

🎟️ FREE

Shop local vendors, artisans, and makers at this popular Research Triangle Park market.

Bazaar Craft & Art Market

⏰ 12:00 – 5:00 PM

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

🎟️ FREE

Browse handmade goods, art, and crafts from local creators.

Fermentation Fest

⏰ 12:00 – 6:00 PM

📍 The Plant, Pittsboro

🎟️ FREE

Celebrate fermented foods and drinks with tastings, vendors, and live entertainment.

Family & Outdoor Activities

Visit Brajboro Cow Sanctuary – Chapel Hill Women’s History Trolley Tour – Raleigh Artspace Open Studio – Raleigh Free Yoga at Dix Park – Raleigh Historic Yates Mill Open House

Live Music & Open Mic Events

Irish Jazz – Wake Forest
Bluegrass Jam – Cary
Open Mic Nights – Raleigh, Durham, Fuquay-Varina
Sunday Set Music Series – Durham Hotel

Plan Your Weekend in the Triangle

From festivals and markets to live music, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities, the Triangle region is full of exciting events this weekend.

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early, enjoying Pi Day deals, exploring local markets, or discovering a new live music venue, there’s something for everyone across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

Stay connected with DoRaleigh.com for the latest local news, events, and guides to everything happening in the Triangle.

Triangle Event Guide: Weekend Edition (Feb 27 – March 1, 2026)

Festivals, Free Museum Days, Live Music, Black History Month Celebrations & More Across the Triangle

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Apex, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and beyond this weekend? The Triangle is packed with film festivals, Black History Month celebrations, live music, comedy, markets, food festivals, and dozens of FREE events.

Here’s your DoRaleigh Weekend Edition Guide for Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1, 2026.

🎬 All Weekend Highlights

20th Annual Carrboro Film Festival

📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro

💵 $8 | Various times

Celebrate independent cinema at the 20th Annual Carrboro Film Festival, featuring curated screenings and community-driven storytelling all weekend long.

Apex Restaurant Week

📍 Various locations

💵 $15–$30 prix-fixe menus

Explore special menus from Apex’s top restaurants throughout the weekend.

Winter Open Nursery & Garden Days

📍 Plant Delights Nursery, Raleigh

💵 FREE | 9 AM – 5 PM (Fri–Sun)

A beautiful way to explore rare plants and winter garden inspiration across Raleigh.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

Art, Culture & Community

Black Expressions — Art Exhibit & Live Showcase

📍 Holly Springs Cultural Center

🎨 Reception: FREE (6–7 PM)

Live Performance: $10 (7:15 PM)

A powerful celebration of art, voice, and performance to close out Black History Month.

Final Friday Cary Art Loop

📍 Cary (Various Locations)

💵 FREE | 6–9 PM

Explore galleries, studios, and creative spaces during Cary’s monthly art walk.

Fourth Friday Fire

📍 West Point on the Eno, Durham

🔥 FREE | 6–7:30 PM

Family-friendly outdoor gathering with Durham Parks & Recreation.

Live Music & Nightlife

From Raleigh to Wendell, Friday night is stacked:

Vinyl Night — Sneaky Penguin Brewing (Raleigh)
Evenings at O’Kelly — O’Kelly Chapel (Durham)
Live Music: Jennifer Alvarado — Compass Rose Brewery (Raleigh)
#BackToThe2010s DJ Night — Wendell
Karaoke Bingo — Cary
Stand-Up Comedy — Raleigh & Durham
RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Party — Garner

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

🎉 Black History Month Celebrations

25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration

📍 North Carolina Museum of Art

💵 FREE | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

One of Raleigh’s largest Black History Month events featuring music, dance, art, food vendors, and cultural education.

Black Genius Fest

📍 Black Wall Street, Durham

💵 FREE | 11 AM – 5 PM

A high-energy celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and Black excellence in Durham.

Black Out Loud: Our Culture & Contributions Will Not Be Silenced

📍 Southeast Raleigh YMCA

💵 FREE | 2–5 PM

A powerful community-centered Black History Month program in Southeast Raleigh.

Markets, Makers & Family Fun

Durham Craft Market — Durham Central Park
Coffee + Craft Maker’s Market — Sir Walter
Coffee (Downtown Raleigh) Cary
Really Really Free Market — Walnut Street Park Wake Forest
Community Garden Fair Raleigh
Retro Gamer Market Kickoff — Triangle Town Center

Arts & Performance

The Willie Hinton Collection — RISE (Cary Arts Center)
Women’s History Month Poetry Reading (Carrboro)
Slasher Horror Movie Trivia (Raleigh)
Art Market & Fire Spinning Jam (Durham)
Aprés Ski Party — Boxcar Bar and Arcade

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Free Museum & Cultural Experiences

Durham Community Day

📍 Museum of Life and Science

💵 FREE for Durham County residents | 10 AM – 5 PM

A perfect Sunday family outing.

PJ Purim at NCMA

📍 North Carolina Museum of Art

💵 FREE | 1–3 PM

Celebrate Purim with family-friendly programming.

Artspace Open Studio

📍 Artspace

💵 FREE | 1:30–3:30 PM

Meet local artists and explore open studios in downtown Raleigh.

Sunday Live Music & Open Mics

Bluegrass Open Jam — Cary
Holy Trinity Concert Series — Raleigh
Open Mic Jam — Fuquay-Varina
Sunday Open Mic — Durham
Elsewhere Shakespeare’s As You Like It Punk Theatre — Raleigh

Why This Weekend Matters

This weekend showcases what makes the Triangle special:

Independent film in Carrboro
Black History Month celebrations across Raleigh & Durham
Garden days & community farms
Live music in nearly every town
Free markets & cultural festivals
Free museum access

Whether you’re exploring Raleigh’s arts scene, Durham’s food festivals, Cary’s creative loop, or Chapel Hill’s farm visits — there’s something happening in every corner of the Triangle.

Stay connected with DoRaleigh for hyper-local coverage, civic engagement updates, and the best events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and beyond.

Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition (Feb. 20–22, 2026)

Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary & the Triangle This Weekend

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and the Triangle this weekend? From Black History Month events, live music, markets, food festivals, art shows, and family-friendly activities to watch parties and community gatherings, the DoRaleigh Triangle Weekend Event Guide highlights the best happenings across the region. Many events are FREE or low-cost.

⭐ Friday, February 20, 2026 Events

🎉 Featured Deals & Experiences

Buy One Get One Free Bundt Cakes — All Day (Discounted) | Nothing Bundt Cakes locations

Winter Olympics Watch Parties — All Day | Raleigh Brewing

FREE Coffee Tasting (Counter Culture Coffee) — 10 AM | Durham

FREE Dunkin’ Promo Giveaway — 10 AM | Various locations

🌿 Family, Culture & Education

Park Tales: Group Hug — 10–10:45 AM | Historic Yates Mill County Park (FREE)

Black History Walking Tour — 1 PM | Wake Forest (FREE)

NC Museum of Art Lecture — 2–3 PM | Raleigh (FREE)

Black Superhero Gallery — 5–7 PM | City of Raleigh Museum (FREE)

Teen Science Café — 6–8 PM | Morehead Planetarium (FREE)

🎨 Arts, Markets & Social Events

Love Durham Market — 6–8 PM (FREE)

Third Friday Durham Art Events — 6–9 PM (FREE)

Local Art Show @ Daily Beer Bar — 6–9 PM (FREE)

🎶 Nightlife & Entertainment

Karaoke Bingo Night — Cary DJ Night @ Gizmo Brew Works — Durham

Video Game Night @ Moon Dog Meadery — Durham

Comedy Open Mic Durty Bull Brewing

Drag Race Watch Party — Garner

Live Music, Open Mic, Karaoke events across the Triangle

⭐ Saturday, February 21, 2026 Events

🌅 Outdoor, Community & Volunteer Events

Bald Eagle Watch — Jordan Lake (FREE)

Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing — Durham (FREE)

Durham Craft Market — 9 AM–Noon (FREE)

Lowe’s Kids Birdhouse Workshop — Multiple locations (FREE)

Free Laundry Event — Raleigh (FREE)

🖤 Black History Month Highlights

Spades Tournament — Apex Senior Center (FREE)

Freedom Songs Music Event — Wake Forest (FREE)

The Future of Black History — Cary (FREE)

Black History Trolley Tour — Raleigh ($15)

Emancipation Day Event — Historic Oak View Park (FREE)

🐾 Family & Community Fun

Dog Adoption Event — Raleigh

Family Mardi Gras Celebration — Wake Forest (FREE)

Cow Sanctuary Visit — Chapel Hill ($0–$25) Artist Exhibit @ Dix Park — FREE

🎶 Evening Entertainment

Jazz Jam w/ Free Gumbo — Wilson (FREE)

Turkish Music Concert — Cary (FREE)

Live Music Across Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs

Salsa Dance Night — Cary ($10)

⭐ Sunday, February 22, 2026 Events

🍹 Special Celebrations

National Margarita Day Deals — Various locations

Carnival du Crank — Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh (FREE)

Chili Cook-Offs — Durham & Mebane (FREE)

Durham Food Truck Rodeo — Noon–4 PM (FREE)

🖤 Black History Month Events

Heritage Fest — Knightdale (FREE)

Living History Program — Carrboro (FREE)

Black History Concerts & Performances across the region

🎨 Arts, Wellness & Community

Artspace Open Studio — Raleigh (FREE)

Free Yoga @ City of Raleigh Museum History Hike @ Yates Mill Park (FREE)

Book Signing w/ Mark Curry — Cary Theater Live Music & Open Mic Sessions throughout the Triangle

🔥 Top Picks This Weekend

✔ Black History Month celebrations across the Triangle

✔ Markets, food festivals & free tastings

✔ Live music, karaoke, and comedy shows

✔ Family-friendly outdoor activities

✔ National Margarita Day specials

📍 Plan Your Weekend in the Triangle

Whether you’re exploring Downtown Raleigh nightlife, Durham arts events, Cary cultural activities, or Chapel Hill outdoor experiences, there’s something happening every day. Bookmark DoRaleigh.com for the latest Triangle event guides, civic updates, and community happenings.

Triangle Event Guide: Top Things to Do Feb. 13–15th Edition (Valentine’s Weekend Edition)

Friday the 13th Fun, Valentine’s Events, Mardi Gras Celebrations & Winter Olympics Watch Parties

❤️ Valentine’s Weekend + Friday the 13th in the Triangle

This weekend across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and surrounding communities brings a mix of Valentine’s celebrations, Friday the 13th fun, Mardi Gras festivities, arts events, markets, and community gatherings. Whether you’re planning a date night, family outing, or exploring local culture, there’s something happening all across the Triangle.

⭐ Friday, February 13 Highlights

Friday the 13th Specials & Community Events

Krispy Kreme Giveaway: Free donuts while supplies last at multiple locations
Friday the 13th Activities: Various Triangle venues hosting themed events
Whole Foods Market: 24 roses for $24.99 (multiple locations)
Winter Olympics Watch Parties: All day at Raleigh Brewing
Great Backyard Bird Count Events: Firefly Farm (Hillsborough) + Yates Mill County Park hikes

Culture, Arts & Educational Events

Free coffee tasting at Counter Culture Coffee (Durham) Nutrition workshop at Jaycee Park Community Center (Raleigh) Lunar New Year celebration at Seymour Center (Chapel Hill) Ackland Art Museum guided tour Black History Month walking tours in Wake Forest

Evening Social & Nightlife Picks

Galentine’s events across Raleigh and Durham Friday the 13th party at Super Rad Retro Lounge 2nd Friday ArtWalk (Chapel Hill & Carrboro) Mardi Gras festivities in Pittsboro and Hillsborough Comedy open mics, karaoke, trivia, and live music throughout the Triangle

💕 Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) Highlights

Valentine’s Day Deals & Experiences

Qdoba BOGO entrée promotion Matching outfit discounts at The Can Opener (Durham) Valentine’s markets, dinners, speed dating, and themed parties Valentine’s events at Downtown Cary Park and local breweries

Outdoor & Family-Friendly Activities

Durham Craft Market JC Raulston Arboretum gardening workshop Sunshine Lavender Farm Valentine’s event Duke Homestead tours Roller Derby Valentine’s match in Durham Family programs at City of Raleigh Museum

Festivals, Markets & Arts Events

Mardi Gras celebrations in Pittsboro, Cary, and Mebane Paper Hearts Bookish Market (Raleigh) Vendor markets in Carrboro Art exhibits and open studios at Dix Park and beyond

Evening Entertainment & Date Night Ideas

Live jazz, comedy shows, karaoke nights Drag bingo, trivia, and brewery events Live concerts and dance parties across the Triangle

🎭 Sunday, February 15 Highlights

Community & Cultural Events

Mardi Gras celebrations at Neuse River Brewing and Crank Arm Brewing Black History Month theater productions and concerts Chamber music performances and jazz events

Arts, Music & Social Activities

Artspace open studios in Raleigh Craft clubs, open mic nights, and music jams Puzzle swaps and casual social meetups

Outdoor & Family Options

Continued Great Backyard Bird Count activities Farm visits and sanctuary tours Nature walks and educational programming

🏡 Why This Weekend Matters in the Triangle

Valentine’s weekend in the Triangle blends:

Community connection and cultural celebration Local arts, music, and small business support Seasonal events like Mardi Gras and winter sports watch parties Opportunities to explore Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and surrounding towns

It’s a great reminder of how vibrant and diverse the Triangle’s local scene continues to be.

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Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition (Feb. 7–8, 2026)

Winter Olympics Watch Parties, Super Bowl Events, Festivals & Things To Do in Raleigh-Durham

Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle this weekend? The DoRaleigh Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition for February 7–8, 2026 highlights Winter Olympics watch parties, community festivals, markets, family activities, sports watch parties, live music, cultural events, and plenty of free things to do.

From Super Bowl parties and Lunar New Year celebrations to art exhibits, hikes, markets, and local brewery events, there’s something happening across the Triangle all weekend.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 — Triangle Events

Featured All-Day Events

Winter Olympics Watch Parties — All Day | Raleigh Brewing (Raleigh) National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day — All Day | Various Triangle locations Krispy Kreme Doughnut Deal — Buy any dozen, get Original Glazed dozen for $2 (Multiple locations)

Morning Events

2nd Annual EagleFest at Jordan Lake — 8am–12pm | Jordan Lake Dam Eno to Eno Hike — 8am–4pm | West Point on the Eno (Durham) Krispy Kreme Challenge — 8am | Memorial Belltower, NC State (Raleigh) Cars & Coffee Morrisville — 8am–11am | Imperial Center (Durham) Girls & Women in Sports Clinic (Duke Athletics) — 9am–10:30am Home Depot Kids Workshop: Penguin Mailbox — 9am–12pm | Multiple locations Durham Craft Market — 9am–12pm | Durham Central Park

Midday Events & Community Activities

Astronomy Days — 10am–5pm | NC Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh) Durham Community Day — 10am–5pm | Museum of Life + Science Black History Month Celebration — 11am–2pm | John Chavis Memorial Park (Raleigh) Lunar New Year Market — 11am–4pm | Raleigh Iron Works Mystic Chili Cookoff — 12pm–4pm | Mystic Farm & Distillery (Durham) Valentine Markets & Adoption Events across Raleigh, Cary, Durham & Wake Forest

Afternoon Activities

Free Yoga at City of Raleigh Museum — 1pm Historic Yates Mill Guided Hike — 2pm Prairie Ridge Ecostation Programs — 1pm–3pm Really Really Free Markets in Carrboro & Durham area Artist Talks, Film Festivals & Gallery Events across the Triangle

Evening Entertainment & Nightlife

Duke vs. UNC Basketball Watch Parties (Cary & Durham) Live Music across Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest & Holly Springs Karaoke nights, brewery events, and local music showcases

Sunday, February 8, 2026 — Triangle Events

All-Day Highlights

Winter Olympics Watch Parties — Raleigh Brewing Krispy Kreme Doughnut Promotion — Multiple locations Astronomy Days — NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Community, Family & Arts Events

Really Really Free Market — Eliza Pool Park (Raleigh) Artspace Open Studio — Raleigh Living in Color Exhibit Opening — Dix Park Puppy Bowl Watch Party — Hillsborough Dog Adoption Events across the Triangle

Super Bowl Sunday Watch Parties (Triangle Wide)

Expect watch parties at breweries, restaurants, wineries, and entertainment venues including:

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery (Durham) Clouds Brewing (Raleigh) Carolina Ale House locations Kings Dining + Entertainment (North Hills) Tap Yard Raleigh Dram & Draught (Soup Competition) Abbey Road Tavern Cary Sneaky Penguin Brewing (Raleigh) Beer Box Cary & The Can Opener Durham

Many locations feature food specials, contests, free snacks, or themed entertainment.

Evening Music & Social Events

Open mic nights and music jams across Durham & Raleigh Bluegrass sessions in Cary Community gatherings and cultural programming

Why This Weekend Stands Out in the Triangle

✔ Winter Olympics excitement across Raleigh breweries

✔ Super Bowl Sunday events everywhere

✔ Black History Month celebrations

✔ Lunar New Year programming

✔ Family-friendly museum days

✔ Outdoor hikes, markets, and free activities

It’s a perfect weekend to explore the Triangle’s arts, culture, food, and community scene.

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The 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

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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend January 16–18th 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 – 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 Mebane—with plenty of FREE options.

📅 Friday, January 16, 2026

Park Tales: Little Owl’s Snow

🕙 10:00–10:45 AM | FREE

📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

Make Your Own Vision Board

🕛 12:00–3:00 PM | FREE

📍 Rumors, Chapel Hill

Third Friday Durham – Artist Reception (Jordan Abdur-Ra’off)

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | FREE

📍 Durham Visitor Info Center

Third Friday Art Opening – Anthony Garza Photography

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | FREE

📍 Ment Beverage Co., Durham

Third Friday Durham – Art, Exhibits & Performances

🕕 6:00–9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Durham City Center

MLK Weekend in Apex: Black Authors Exhibit

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE

📍 Apex Senior Center

Bellydance Show & Open Dance Floor

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE

📍 Sophie’s Grill & Bar, Cary

Canes vs. Panthers Hockey Watch Party

🕡 6:30–10:00 PM | FREE

📍 Trophy on Maywood

Game Night

🕡 6:30 PM | FREE

📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Open Mic, DJ Nights, Karaoke & Comedy

🕖–11:00 PM | FREE

📍 Carrboro, Durham, Cary & Raleigh

MLK Dreamfest: John Lewis – Good Trouble (Film Screening)

🕢 7:30 PM | FREE

📍 The Cary Theater

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026

MLK Unity March & Breakfast Reception

🕗 8:00 AM | FREE

📍 Apex First Baptist Church

National Day of Racial Healing

🕣 8:30–10:00 AM | FREE

📍 First Chronicles Community Church, Durham

Triangle MLK Holiday Kickoff – 46th Annual Wreath Laying

🕘 9:00–9:30 AM | FREE

📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, Raleigh

Durham Craft Market

🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE

📍 Durham Central Park

Plant Swap

🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE

📍 City of Raleigh Museum

New Capitol Tour: Greek & Roman Symbols

🕛 12:00 PM | FREE

📍 North Carolina State Capitol

North Carolina Vintage Bazaar

🕛 12:00–7:00 PM | $10

📍 NC State Fairgrounds

MLK Celebrations, Adoption Events, Chili Cook-Offs & Live Music

🕐 Afternoon–Evening | FREE

📍 Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro, Wake Forest & Wendell

📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026

National Popcorn Day – BYO Bucket

🍿 All Day | $5

📍 Cinemark (participating locations)

Tết Vietnamese New Year Festival

🕙 10:00 AM–6:30 PM | $0–10

📍 NC State Fairgrounds

MLK Worship Services & Interfaith Events

🕚 Morning–Afternoon | FREE

📍 Apex, Cary, Durham & Raleigh

Artspace Open Studio

🕜 1:30–3:30 PM | FREE

📍 Artspace, Raleigh

When Community Gathers: MLK Day Celebration

🕒 3:00–6:00 PM | FREE

📍 John P. “Top” Greene Park

MLK Commemoration

🕒 3:00 PM | FREE

📍 Duke University Chapel

11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment

🕓 4:00–6:30 PM | FREE

📍 Millbrook United Methodist Church, Raleigh

Live Music, Open Mics & Community Dinners

🕓–9:00 PM | FREE

📍 Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Wake County

Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Triangle

Whether you’re 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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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend January 10–11th Edition

Looking for things to do this weekend in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle? From free community markets and outdoor festivals to live music, arts events, and family-friendly activities, the DoRaleigh Triangle Weekend Event Guide highlights dozens of ways to get out and enjoy Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Whether you’re planning a full day out or just looking for something fun nearby, here’s what’s happening across the Triangle.

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026

🌿 Morning & Midday Events

Durham Craft Market 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 Durham Central Park

Right-Sizing Your Stuff: How to Use Your Space Better 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 Laurel Hills Community Center, Raleigh

Weekend Nature Walk in Durham Parks 10:30 am – 11:30 am | $1.50–6.50 📍 Rock Quarry Park, Durham

Family Fun Day: New Year 11:00 am – 2:00 pm | FREE 📍 City of Raleigh Museum

10th Anniversary Party & Bonfire 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale

JCPenney Kids Zone: Free Crafts 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 JCPenney, participating locations

Visit Cow Sanctuary 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–25 📍 Brajboro Cow Sanctuary, Chapel Hill

🌱 Afternoon Highlights

Seed Swap at Durham Co-Op Market 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm | FREE 📍 Durham

Co-Op Market New Tour at the North Carolina State Capitol 12:00 pm | FREE Learn about ancient Greek & Roman symbols

Hockey Pre-Game & Tailgate: Canes vs. Kraken 12:00 pm | FREE 📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Three Kings Day Parade 1:00 pm | FREE 📍 Downtown Cary

Rainbow Exchange Vendor Market 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro

MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE 📍 W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham

Life on the Land 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | FREE 📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

🎶 Evening Events & Nightlife

Under the Silver Moon Lantern Parade 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE 📍 Downtown Cary

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Cold Brew Comedy Series 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | $11.16 📍 Lanza’s Café, Carrboro

Town of Carrboro’s Poets Party 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE 📍 Drakeford Library Complex, Carrboro

Multiple Live Music & Trivia Nights Locations include Cary, Durham, Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Wendell, Selma, Apex, and Wake Forest

📅 Sunday, January 11, 2026

☀️ Daytime & Family Events

Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life + Science 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | FREE (Durham County residents) 📍 Museum of Life+Science Raleigh

Really Really Free Market 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE 📍 Eliza Pool Park, Raleigh

Sunday Funday Market at The Plant 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE 📍 The Plant, Pittsboro

Artspace Open Studio 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | FREE 📍 Artspace, Raleigh

🎷 Afternoon & Evening

Sunday Jazz: Michael Jones & Ellis Merlin 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE 📍 Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

Free Yoga at Dix Park 3:30 pm | FREE (registration required) 📍 The Chapel at Dix Park

Bluegrass Open Jam 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Sapphlix Queer Movie Night 7:00 pm | FREE 📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Sunday Open Mic at Moon Dog Meadery 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE 📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Encore) 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64 📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

🎯 Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Triangle

This weekend is packed with free events, live music, markets, parades, wellness activities, and cultural celebrations across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend Edition January 3–4th

Kick off the first full weekend of the new year with free festivals, outdoor adventures, cultural celebrations, live music, markets, and family-friendly events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond. Here’s your curated Triangle Event Guide for Saturday and Sunday, January 3–4, 2026.

📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026

Cars and Coffee Morrisville

8:00 am – 11:00 am | FREE

📍 Imperial Center

Emancipation Day Breakfast and Lecture

8:30 am – 9:30 am | $20.00

📍 City of Raleigh Museum

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop: Tow Truck

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Various locations

NC Collector’s Roadshow

9:00 am – 4:00 pm | $0–5.00

📍 Jim Graham Building – NC State Fairgrounds

Durham Craft Market

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Durham Central Park

Hike with a Naturalist

9:30 am – 11:00 am | FREE

📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

Produce Giveaway

10:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Lakewood YMCA

Emancipation Day Trolley Tour (2 start times)

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | $6.00–15.00

📍 Pope House Museum

Emancipation Day: Fighting for Freedom – Black Civil War Reenactors

10:00 am – 4:00 pm | FREE

📍 Pope House Museum

Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

10:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE

📍 Durham County Main Library

Visit Cow Sanctuary

11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–25.00

📍 Brajboro Cow Sanctuary

Karaoke Night

12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company

Hockey Pre-Game & Tailgate: Canes vs. Avalanche

12:00 pm | FREE

📍 Raleigh Brewing Company

Little WORLD Charity Holiday Model Train Show

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 Durham County Main Library

KōMANA Wellness Market

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing Company

Annual Christmas Tree Toss

2:00 pm | FREE

📍 The Mason Jar Lager Company

Carrboro Really Really Free Market

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE

📍 Carrboro Town Commons

Irish Music Jam

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Christmas Tree Burning Party

4:00 pm – 7:30 pm | FREE

📍 Steel String Brewery at Pluck Farm

Illuminate Art Walk

4:45 pm | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

First Saturday Under the Stars – Skywatching

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE

📍 Three Bears Acres

Live Music

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE

📍 Fortnight Brewing Company

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

📅 Sunday, January 4, 2026

Hike with a Naturalist

9:30 am – 11:00 am | FREE

📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

NC Collector’s Roadshow

10:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–5.00

📍 Jim Graham Building

Pay-What-You-Can Yoga

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | $1–10

📍 Compass Rose Brewery

Visit Cow Sanctuary

11:00 am – 3:00 pm | $0–25.00

📍 Brajboro Cow Sanctuary

Kanikapila: FREE Ukulele Lessons

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE

📍 KōMANA Brewing Company

Artspace Open Studio

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | FREE

📍 Artspace

Selma Three Kings Day Fiesta

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 Downtown Selma

Craft Club & Supply Swap

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | FREE

📍 The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Open Mic Night

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | FREE

📍 Gizmo Brew Works

Bluegrass Open Jam

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | FREE

📍 Bond Brothers Eastside

Illuminate Art Walk

4:45 pm | FREE

📍 Downtown Raleigh

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm | $16.74–30.64

📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Sunday Open Mic

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | FREE

📍 Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

📌 Plan Your Weekend in the Triangle

From Emancipation Day history events to lantern festivals, hikes, free markets, and live music, this weekend offers something for everyone. Check back with DoRaleigh for daily updates and new event guides.

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