Monday doesn’t have to be a slow night. Across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Carrboro and Apex, there are 12 free events today, from morning playtime for little ones to late-night open mics. Here’s your Triangle event guide for Monday, September 28, 2026.

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Family-Friendly Fun

Total Tot Time (Durham)
🕙 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE
📍 W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham

This free play program is for kids up to age 5, a good way to burn off toddler energy and meet other Durham parents.

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Wellness, Learning and Quiet Nights

Free Yoga with Current Wellness (Raleigh)
🕕 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 Pullen Park, Raleigh

Stretch out after work at one of Raleigh’s best-loved parks.

Silent Reading Club (Durham)
🕕 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE
📍 The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom

Bring a book and unwind. It’s a low-key way to spend a Monday evening downtown.

Democracy Unfiltered: A Voter Education Series (Raleigh)
🕕 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE
📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

Get informed about the voting process at this free series.

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Games and Creative Hangouts

Coloring Vinyl Night (Cary)
🕑 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

With a long window from 2:00 to 9:00 pm, you can stop by whenever it suits your schedule.

Board Game Night (Apex)
🕕 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Bottle Theory, Apex

Round up your friends for an evening of tabletop games.

Air Hockey Tournament (Raleigh)
🕗 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh

Bring your competitive side to this free tournament.

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Live Music, Karaoke and Comedy

Early Karaoke (The Northside District)
🕕 6:00 pm | FREE
📍 The Northside District

Warm up your vocals with an early-evening singalong.

Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show (Raleigh)
🕖 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE
📍 Flying Saucer Raleigh

Catch a free weekly comedy show and laugh your way through Monday.

Open Mic Night (Cary)
🕖 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary

Open Mic Night (Carrboro)
🕕 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE
📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

Carrboro Open Mic
🕢 7:30 pm | FREE
📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro

Whether you want to perform or just cheer on local talent, Monday night is an open mic night in Cary and Carrboro. Carrboro has two to choose from.

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Plan Your Monday

Free events on a Monday are a good way to try a new brewery, meet neighbors or catch local talent without spending anything. Since times and details can change, check with each venue before you head out.

Looking for more to do this week? Keep exploring DoRaleigh.com for the latest events, food and fun across the Triangle.

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