Looking for Triangle events this Friday? November 13 brings free Santa photos, art walks, live music, family activities and a Friday the 13th food deal.

Explore things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Knightdale, Wake Forest and Hillsborough, plus a military appreciation outing in Asheboro.

All times are Eastern. Confirm schedules, reservations, age requirements and offer details before attending. Free admission may not include food, drinks or other purchases.

Holiday Fun and Family Activities

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

When: Check your location’s photo appointment times
Where: Bass Pro Shops, participating locations
Cost: Free Santa photo experience

Make an early holiday memory with Santa photos. Check your preferred location for reservations and available activities.

World Market Golden Santa Scavenger Hunt

When: Check participating store hours and hunt details
Where: World Market, participating locations
Cost: Free to participate

Search for a hidden Golden Santa for a chance to receive a reward worth up to $100. Promotion rules and reward availability apply.

The Little Engine That Could

When: Two start times within the supplied 9–11:15 a.m. listing; confirm individual showtimes
Where: Vault Theatre, Durham
Cost: Listed at $8

Add a theatre outing to your Friday morning. Check the ticket page for the exact start time of your preferred performance and any fees.

Scented Storytime

When: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Where: Durham County Library, Stanford L. Warren Branch
Cost: Free

Visit the library for Scented Storytime. Check the branch’s program details for intended ages and registration information.

Morning Coffee and a Community Food Resource

Tasting at Ten

When: 10 a.m.
Where: Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters and Training Center, Durham
Cost: Free

Explore coffee flavors during a free tasting at Counter Culture Coffee.

CARI Food Pantry Free Food Giveaway

When: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Where: Church of the Apostolic Revival International, Durham
Cost: Free

Residents seeking food assistance can check this distribution opportunity. Confirm availability, eligibility and pickup instructions with the organizer.

Art Exhibitions, Museum Programs and ArtWalk

Sculpture in the Garden

When: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill
Cost: Free; $5 suggested donation

Enjoy outdoor sculpture during a daytime garden visit. Friday’s closing time is 5 p.m., correcting the supplied listing’s apparent typo. 

Reflections: Virtual Tour

When: 2–3 p.m.
Where: Online, presented by the Nasher Museum of Art
Cost: Free

Take part in a virtual museum tour from home. Check the Nasher’s event information for registration and the access link.

Ackland Art Museum Extended Hours

When: 5–9 p.m.
Where: Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill
Cost: Free

Include an evening museum visit in your 2nd Friday ArtWalk plans.

2nd Friday ArtWalk

When: 6–9 p.m.
Where: Participating locations in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
Cost: Free

Build your evening around local art. Check the current participant list before choosing your stops.

Friday the 13th Chipotle Deal

“Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag” BOGO

When: 3–4 p.m.
Where: Participating Chipotle restaurants
Cost: Buy one qualifying entrée, get one free

Permanent, temporary and drawn-on tattoos qualify for Chipotle’s Friday the 13th promotion.

The offer is available for in-restaurant purchases only, excluding app, online and delivery orders. Each free entrée requires a purchased entrée of equal or greater value, with a limit of five free items per check. Additional restrictions apply. 

Read Chipotle’s announcement and offer terms⁠.

Live Music and Open Mic

Bobby Frith on the Patio

When: 5–8 p.m.
Where: Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale
Cost: Free

Catch an early evening performance on the patio. Check for weather-related updates.

Too Much Fun

When: 6–10 p.m.
Where: Sonark Farms, Hillsborough
Cost: Listed at $10

Plan a Friday music outing with Too Much Fun. Confirm ticket availability and any additional fees.

Chime In Open Mic

When: 6–9 p.m.
Where: Lanza’s Cafe, Carrboro
Cost: Free

Enjoy an open mic featuring poetry, storytelling and songwriting. Those interested in performing should check sign-up details.

Live Music at Gizmo Brew Works

When: 6–9 p.m.
Where: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh
Cost: Free

Make live music at Gizmo part of your Friday evening. Check the venue for the featured performer.

Grace Lucia

When: 7–9:30 p.m.
Where: White Street Brewing, Wake Forest
Cost: Free

Head to Wake Forest for a live performance by Grace Lucia.

Wine Tasting, Dancing, Games and Karaoke

Wine Tasting with Michael Bostick of 3 Keys Dist.

When: 5–7:30 p.m.
Where: Taylor’s Wine Shop
Cost: Free tasting

Explore the evening’s selections with Michael Bostick. Alcohol participation is for adults 21 and older.

Raleigh International Folk Dancers

When: 6:30–10 p.m.
Where: Glen Eden Pilot Park, Raleigh
Cost: Listed as free

Add a dance gathering to your Friday plans. Confirm the exact facility and participation details with the organizer.

Family Feud: House Party Edition

When: 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: The Common Market, Durham
Cost: Free

Gather your group for a game-night outing. Confirm team participation details and any age restrictions with the venue.

Pub Karaoke

When: 10 p.m.–11:59 p.m.
Where: West 94th Street Pub, Durham
Cost: Free

Close out Friday with karaoke. Check venue age requirements before attending.

Military Appreciation Offers

Final Day of Military Appreciation Week at the North Carolina Zoo

Listed time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where: North Carolina Zoo, Asheboro
Cost: Free for eligible visitors

Friday is the final scheduled day of the zoo’s November 7–13 offer.

Eligible active-duty, reserve, veteran and retired military personnel, plus military spouses, can receive free admission with accepted identification.

The official offer allows up to three additional guests, with a maximum of four entries per qualifying ID, including the ID holder. Redeem on-site. 

Review identification and admission requirements⁠.

UniverSoul Circus Military Ticket Offer

When: 7 p.m.
Where: Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh
Cost: Free tickets for veterans and active-duty military, while supplies last

Confirm ticket availability, identification requirements and redemption instructions before heading to the venue.

Make Your Friday Plans

Start with coffee, theatre or a garden visit, then choose an evening of art, live music, dancing or games. Several events overlap, so allow travel time between communities.

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