Monday brings plenty of ways to explore Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the surrounding Triangle. The Triangle event guide for October 26, 2026, features free Halloween activities, a Diwali celebration, comedy, open mic nights and family outings.

Whether the plan is morning storytime with the kids or an evening of games and entertainment, here’s what’s happening around the Triangle.

Family Activities and Halloween Events

Total Tot Time in Durham

Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Location: W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham
Admission: Free

Start the week with Total Tot Time, a free play program for children ages 5 and younger.

Halloween Storytime on the Roof

Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: The Durham Hotel, Durham
Admission: Free

Enjoy a seasonal morning outing with Halloween Storytime on the Roof at The Durham Hotel.

Trunk or Treat at Gladwell Orthodontics

Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Gladwell Orthodontics North Raleigh
Admission: Free

Get into the Halloween spirit at Gladwell Orthodontics’ North Raleigh trunk-or-treat event.

Fall Carnival at Carolina Pines

Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Carolina Pines Community Park, Raleigh
Admission: Free

Celebrate the season with a free fall carnival at Carolina Pines Community Park. This evening event offers another option for families looking for Halloween-week activities in Raleigh.

Diwali Celebration in Downtown Cary Park

Time: 6:30–8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Cary Park, Cary
Admission: Free

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Downtown Cary Park. The free Diwali celebration is a highlight of Monday’s community events in Cary.

Creative Activities, Reading and Community Events

Coloring Vinyl Night

Time: 2–9 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Admission: Free

Add a creative stop to the afternoon or evening with Coloring Vinyl Night at KōMANA Brewing Company.

Silent Reading Club

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom
Admission: Free

Bring a book and settle in for a relaxed evening at Silent Reading Club in downtown Durham.

Democracy Unfiltered: A Voter Education Series

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Admission: Free

Make time for civic learning at Democracy Unfiltered, a voter education series hosted at Raleigh Brewing.

Board Game Night

Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Bottle Theory, Apex
Admission: Free

Spend Monday evening playing board games at Bottle Theory in Apex.

Comedy, Karaoke and Movie Night

Early Karaoke

Time: Starts at 6 p.m.
Location: The Northside District
Admission: Free

Start the evening with a song at Early Karaoke at The Northside District.

Monday Movie Night

Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh
Admission: Free

Enjoy a Monday movie outing at Compass Rose Brewery. Check with the venue for the featured film.

Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Flying Saucer Raleigh
Admission: Free

Add some laughter to the start of the week with the Cosmic Chuckles comedy show at Flying Saucer Raleigh.

Halloween Air Hockey Tournament

Time: Starts at 8 p.m.; air hockey is also listed from 8–10 p.m.
Location: Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh
Admission: Listed as free

Head to Boxcar for a Halloween air hockey tournament. The supplied schedule includes two overlapping air hockey listings at the same venue, combined here into one entry. Confirm the tournament format and end time with Boxcar.

Open Mic Nights Around the Triangle

Open Mic Night at Steel String Brewery

Time: 6–11 p.m.
Location: Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
Admission: Free

Enjoy an evening of local performances at Steel String Brewery in Carrboro.

Open Mic Night at KōMANA Brewing Company

Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
Admission: Free

KōMANA Brewing Company’s open mic night offers another Monday entertainment option in Cary.

Carrboro Open Mic

Time: Starts at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Speakeasy, Carrboro
Admission: Free

Catch Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy starting at 7:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in performing should contact the venue for sign-up procedures and available slots.

Explore More Things to Do Around the Triangle

Monday’s lineup offers activities throughout the day, from toddler playtime and Halloween storytime to Diwali celebrations and evening entertainment.

Families can explore trunk-or-treat or the Carolina Pines fall carnival, while readers, music fans and comedy lovers have several free outings to choose from.

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Event information is based on the supplied listings. Confirm schedules, registration requirements, age policies and promotional terms with organizers before attending. Free admission may not include food, drinks or other purchases.