Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill? Wednesday’s Triangle event guide includes Military Appreciation Day at the NC State Fair, free family activities, live music, dancing and open mic nights.

All-Day Events

Duke Energy Military Appreciation Day
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Military personnel plus three guests receive free admission. Confirm eligibility and identification requirements before visiting.

North Carolina State Fair
NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Admission: $5–$13.

Morning and Lunchtime

Sculpture in the Garden
Opens at 9 a.m. | North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill
Free; $5 suggested donation. Confirm closing time—the supplied listing shows 5 a.m.

Lasagna Planter Class Registration Opens
10 a.m. | Downtown Cary Park | Free
Registration opens Wednesday for the November 18 class.

Total Tot Time
10 a.m.–noon | W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham | Free
Play program for children up to age 5.

Storytime in the Pumpkin Patch
10:30 a.m. | Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh | Free

Centennial SoundBites
Noon–1 p.m. | 321 Coffee, NC State Centennial Campus | Free

Board Game Night
Noon–10 p.m. | Gizmo Brew Works, Durham | Free

Afternoon Activities

Market Bunch Kids’ Activities
3–6 p.m. | Carrboro Farmers’ Market | Free

Line Dancing Classes
3:30–4:30 p.m. | Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh | Free

Math Makers
4–6 p.m. | Gipson Play Plaza, Dix Park, Raleigh | Free
Playful math exploration.

Evening Events

Wine Down Wednesday
5–8 p.m. | La Vita Dolce at Southern Village, Chapel Hill
Free admission; live music and wine specials. Purchases extra.

Free Acro Yoga
5:30–8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh | Free

Free Community Dinner
6 p.m. | The Church of Reconciliation, Chapel Hill | Free

UNC Music: Sacred Nine Project — Mending Sampler
6 p.m. | Person Recital Hall, UNC Chapel Hill | Free

Durham Chess Club
6–8:30 p.m. | Durham Food Hall | Free
All ages and skill levels welcome.

Bring Your Own Craft Night
6:30–8:30 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh | Free

Crank Arm Durham Wednesday Night Ride
6:30 p.m. | Crank Arm Brewing, Durham | Free

Carter Minor & Friends
7 p.m. | Sonark Farms, Hillsborough | Pay what you choose

Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam
7–8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh | Free

Ballroom Dancing Social with Pullen Dance
7–9 p.m. | Pullen Community Center | $5

Freshly Brewed Poems Open Mic
7–9 p.m. | Tap Yard, Raleigh | Free

Wednesday Singer/Songwriter Sessions
7–10 p.m. | Speakeasy, Carrboro | Free

Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night
7–10 p.m. | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro | Free

DSSOLVR Durham Bingo Night
7 p.m. | DSSOLVR Durham | Free

Trivia Night
7 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden | Free

Salsa Night: Dance Lessons and Social
7:30–11:30 p.m. | KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary | $10

Wake Up Wednesday
8–9:30 p.m. | Carolina Brewery, Pittsboro | $9–$10

Weekly Skee Ball Tournament
8–10 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham | Free

City Soul Cafe Open Mic
8–11 p.m. | Terminal 8 Bar & Lounge, Raleigh | $10

Open Mic Night
8 p.m. | Abbey Road Cary | Free

Beer Pong Tournament
8:30–11 p.m. | Boxcar Bar and Arcade, Raleigh | Free

Confirm schedules, registration requirements and age restrictions with organizers before attending. All times are Eastern.

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