Summer in the Triangle means food festivals, free movies, and plenty of live music. Whether you’re looking for family‑friendly fun, artsy outings, or just an excuse to try new wings (it is National Chicken Wing Day!), there’s something happening all day long.

All-Day Highlights

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Your chance to taste Raleigh’s culinary best! Enjoy special menus and deals from some of the city’s top restaurants, all day long. National Chicken Wing Day Deals Celebrate with specials and discounts on everyone’s favorite finger food at participating restaurants across the Triangle.

Morning Fun for Families

Free Summer Movies @ Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12 The Garfield Movie & Minions — 9:30 a.m. | FREE Beat the heat with a cool theater experience for kids. Free Kids’ Movie @ Triangle Cinemas (Six Forks) The Bad Guys — 10:00 a.m. | FREE Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll 10:30 a.m. | FREE | Durham Central Park A charming morning reading event perfect for little ones.

Midday Mindfulness & Science

Free Yoga at Frontier RTP 12:00 p.m. | FREE | The Frontier, RTP A refreshing way to reset your workday. Incredible Science 1:30 p.m. | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Window on Animal Health 1:30 p.m. | FREE | Nature Research Center, Raleigh

Evening Community & Culture

Free Summertime Seafood Meal 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | FREE | Elizabeth Street UMC, Durham Adult Coloring Night 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Hi‑Wire Brewing, Golden Belt, Durham Bond Brothers Run Club 6:00 p.m. | FREE | Bond Brothers Beer Company Free Yoga at Durham Central Park 6:00 p.m. | FREE

Music & Entertainment

Beer & Banjos (Raleigh) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard Live Music: Mike Davis 6:30 p.m. | FREE | Local 919, Raleigh Music Bingo 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham Beer & Banjos (Carrboro) 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | FREE | Speakeasy Barrelhouse Blues: A Jook Joint Review 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones 7:00 p.m. | FREE | Ruckus Pizza, Mission Valley Raleigh Open Mic 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 a.m. | FREE | Yonder, Hillsborough The Last Laugh (Comedy) 7:30 p.m. | FREE | House of Hops, Raleigh (Glenwood) Backyard Bar Comedy Night 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | FREE | The Backyard Bar, Apex Stargazing from The Durham Rooftop 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | FREE | The Durham Hotel Open Mic with a Live Band 9:00 p.m. – Midnight | FREE | Slims, Raleigh

Final Notes

Tuesday is proof you don’t have to wait for the weekend to have fun in the Triangle. From free meals to live music and rooftop stargazing, there’s something for every mood and every age group.

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