Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle this weekend? From festivals and markets to live music, family-friendly events, and free activities, this weekend is packed with options for everyone.
Here’s your DoRaleigh Weekend Event Guide for Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 👇
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Markets, Festivals & Community Events
- Durham Craft Market
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Durham Central Park - The Great Raleigh Yard Sale
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Raleigh Market - Cary Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Fred G. Bond Metro Park - Spring Jazz Market
⏰ 12 PM – 6 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Moore Square - Bazaar at the Yard
⏰ 12 PM – 5 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Boxyard RTP - Durham Craft Market & Coffee Pop-Ups happening throughout the day
🌿 Earth Day, Nature & Outdoor Events
- Raleigh City Farm “Bearthday” Celebration
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM | 💲 FREE - Yates Mill Open House Tours
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 💲 FREE - Raulston Blooms Garden Festival
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 💲 $5 - Apex EarthFest
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM | 💲 FREE - Wake Forest HerbFest
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM | 💲 FREE
🎉 Unique Experiences & Family Fun
- North Carolina Pickle Festival (Mount Olive)
⏰ 9 AM – 6 PM | 💲 FREE - Sandlot Revival Baseball Tournament
⏰ 9 AM – 10:30 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Durham Athletic Park - RDU Book Crawl (All Day – multiple bookstores)
- PathForge Learning Open House (Tech for Kids)
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 💲 FREE - Rubber Duck Race @ 3 Bluebirds Farm
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM | 💲 FREE - Caribbean Link Up Festival
⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM | 💲 FREE | 📍 Raleigh
🎶 Live Music, Comedy & Nightlife
- Live music across the Triangle at breweries like Gizmo Brew Works, Fortnight Brewing, and Bombshell Beer Company
- Beer Garden Concert Series @ Glass Jug RTP (5–8 PM)
- Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It (6 PM, Chapel Hill)
- Comedy Night @ Steel String Brewery (Carrboro) ($7)
- Open Mic + Karaoke @ Compass Rose Brewery (Raleigh)
🆓 Freebies & Deals
- Free Document Shredding @ Office Depot/OfficeMax
- Subway BOGO Footlong Deal
- Applebee’s Free Wings Promo
- Ongoing North Carolina Science Festival events
🌟 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🚗 Markets, Cars & Community
- Cars & Coffee Raleigh (German Car Show)
⏰ 8 AM – 11 AM - Durham Underground Market
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM | 💲 FREE - Black Farmers Market (Southeast Raleigh YMCA)
⏰ 1 PM – 4 PM | 💲 FREE - Artspace Open Studio
⏰ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | 💲 FREE
🎪 Festivals, Family & Culture
- Unleashed Spring Fling (Pets + Music) @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- Kids Fest @ Fortnight Brewing (Cary)
- Rhiannon Giddens’ Biscuits & Banjos Programming (Durham)
- Moon Party @ Chapel Hill Public Library
- Free Yoga @ City of Raleigh Museum
🎶 Sunday Music & Entertainment
- Six Sundays in Spring Concert Series (Wake Forest)
- Bluegrass on the Patio @ Mason Jar Lager Co.
- The Sunday Set @ The Durham Hotel
- Open mics and live performances across Raleigh, Cary, and Durham
🥨 Sunday Deals & Specials
- National Pretzel Day freebies & discounts
- Free Document Shredding (Office Depot/OfficeMax)
- Subway BOGO Footlong Deal continues
- North Carolina Science Festival events continue
🔥 Weekend Highlights
- Massive FREE festivals across the Triangle
- Family-friendly Earth Day and outdoor experiences
- Live music + nightlife every night
- Markets, pop-ups, and community events everywhere
📍 Plan Your Weekend with DoRaleigh
Whether you’re into arts, music, food, outdoor adventures, or community events, this weekend in the Triangle has something for everyone.
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