Looking for free and cheap things to do in Raleigh and the Triangle? Tuesday, September 22, brings a full lineup of family activities, live music, creative meetups and evening entertainment across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding communities.

Catch a discounted movie, explore a sculpture exhibition, join a local run club or test your trivia knowledge. Here’s what’s happening around the Triangle this Tuesday.

Raleigh Events: Family Fun, Crafts, Live Music and Trivia

Start your morning at North Hills Kids: Autumn Adventures, then choose from several free evening events. Raleigh’s Tuesday lineup includes a creative meetup at Crank Arm Brewing Company, Beer & Banjos at Bowstring and Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia at Edit Beer Co.

• North Hills Kids: Autumn Adventures: 9:30–11 a.m. at The Commons at North Hills. Free.
• Craft and Draft Tuesdays: 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Crank Arm Brewing Company. Free.
• Beer & Banjos in Raleigh: 6:30–9 p.m. at Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Free.
• Jeopardy! Bar League Trivia: 7–9 p.m. at Edit Beer Co. Free.

Whether you’re planning a morning with the kids or an evening with friends, these Raleigh events offer affordable ways to get out and enjoy the city.

Durham Events: Museum Admission, Community Programs and Nightlife

Daytime Deals and Activities

Durham County residents can enjoy free admission to the Museum of Life + Science during Durham Community Day. There’s also a free computer refresher course for mature adults, though registration is required and space is limited.

• Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life + Science: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free for Durham County residents.
• Computer Refresher for Mature Adults: 10:30–11:30 a.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center. Free; registration required.
• Tuesday Toss: Available all day at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps. Roll the dice to decide your $5 draft fate.

Community Events, Creative Activities and Meetups

Durham’s evening calendar offers opportunities to connect, get active and explore the arts. Watch live artmaking at JB Duke Hotel, join Durham Chess Enthusiasts or settle in for Adult Coloring Night.

• OGMBC Expungement and Driver License Restoration Clinic: 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Free.
• Durham Chess Enthusiasts: 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Der Nachbar Bottleshop & Taps. Free.
• Run, Sweat, Beers RUN CLUB: 6–9 p.m. at Growler Grlz. Free.
• Adult Coloring Night: 6–10 p.m. at Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt. Free.
• Artist in Residence Series: Live Artmaking: Begins at 6 p.m. at JB Duke Hotel. Free.
• Swift Night Out: 6:30–9 p.m. on the rooftop of The Durham Hotel. Free.

Music and Late-Night Entertainment

For music lovers, Durham’s options range from a DJ night to chamber music. Finish the evening with karaoke at Boxcar Bar + Arcade.

• Bounce and Brews DJ Night: 7–9 p.m. at Gizmo Brew Works. Free.
• BEERthoven: Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle with guest artists, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Atomic Clock Brewing Co. Optional donation.
• Karaoke Night: 8–11 p.m. at Boxcar Bar + Arcade. Free.

Chapel Hill and Carrboro: Movies, Garden Art and Banjos

A budget-friendly movie outing is on the calendar in Chapel Hill: all Tuesday tickets at The Lumina Theater in Southern Village are $6.25.

You can also visit Sculpture in the Garden at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, attend a program at Chapel Hill Public Library or head to Carrboro for Beer & Banjos.

• Tuesday Movie Tickets: All day at The Lumina Theater in Southern Village, Chapel Hill. $6.25 per ticket.
• Sculpture in the Garden: Opens at 9 a.m. at the North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill; confirm the closing time before visiting. Free, with a $5 suggested donation.
• The 21st Century Supreme Court: 6–7:30 p.m. at Chapel Hill Public Library. Free.
• Beer & Banjos Carrboro: 7–9:30 p.m. at Speakeasy. Free.

More Events in Cary, Wendell, Hillsborough and Smithfield

The surrounding communities have plenty on the calendar, too. Choose from poker, chess, board games, line dancing and a fall equinox labyrinth walk.

Cary and Bond Brothers

• Poker Night: 6–10 p.m. at KōMANA Brewing Company in Cary. Free.
• Bond Brothers Run Club: Begins at 6 p.m. at Bond Brothers Beer Company. Free.

Wendell

Bearded Bee Brewing Company has three free activities listed for Tuesday evening:

• Chess Club: Begins at 6 p.m.
• The Beers and the Bees Social Hour: State Fair Bees and Honey Competition: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• Board Game Night: 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Hillsborough and Smithfield

• Free Line Dancing Class: 6–7 p.m. at The Snow Approach in Hillsborough.
• Fall Equinox Labyrinth Walk: Begins at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Smithfield. Free.

Plan Your Tuesday Around the Triangle

For a family outing, consider Autumn Adventures at North Hills or Durham Community Day. For an evening with friends, explore Raleigh’s trivia and live music options, Durham’s creative meetups or Wendell’s game nights.

Check with the venue before heading out for registration requirements, eligibility and schedule updates. Events listed as free may have separate charges for food, drinks or other purchases.

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