This Wednesday in the Triangle is packed with exciting happenings, mouthwatering food deals, and vibrant community events. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Carrboro, there’s something for everyone—families, foodies, music lovers, and creatives alike. Here’s your guide to making the most of Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

🍔 Celebrate National Hamburger Day with Delicious Deals

Take advantage of some sizzling food freebies and specials across the Triangle:

Smashburger – $5.28 Single Burger Special Burger King – Free Hamburger with $1 Purchase Wendy’s – Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for just 1¢ with any purchase Krispy Kreme – Free 3 doughnuts for Class of 2025 grads (All locations)

🎉 Freebies & Family Fun

Build-A-Bear Grand Re-Opening ⏰ 10:00 a.m. | 📍 Crabtree Valley Mall 🧸 First 25 guests get a free Mini Bean Plush Tropical Smoothie Café – Flip Flop Freebie ⏰ 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. | 🩴 Wear flip flops, get a free smoothie Market Bunch Kids’ Activities ⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Carrboro Farmers’ Market

🎶 Live Music & Performing Arts

Joe Hero (Live Music) ⏰ 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh Flyleaf Music Series: The String Quartet ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | 📍 Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill | 🎟️ $10 Wine Down Wednesday (Live music + wine specials) ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | 📍 La Vita Dolce, Southern Village Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam ⏰ 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. | 📍 Pullen Park, Raleigh Ballroom Dancing with Live Music ⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Pullen Community Center | 🎟️ $8 Community & Cocktails: An Evening of Music & Philanthropy ⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 The Willard Rooftop Lounge, Raleigh The Lover Boyz at Duke Gardens (Music Near the Gardens) ⏰ 7:00 p.m. | 📍 Duke University – East Duke Building Ally J on the Roof ⏰ 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 The Durham Hotel After Party at The Pinhook: ¡Tumbao! ⏰ 9:00 p.m. | 📍 The Pinhook, Durham

🎲 Interactive & Community Events

Board Game Night ⏰ 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 PourWorks, Raleigh Free Acro Yoga ⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 📍 Pullen Park, Raleigh Improv Theatre ⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | 📍 Fair Game Beverage Co., Pittsboro Open Mic ⏰ 7:00 – 10:30 p.m. | 📍 Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Weekly Dance ⏰ 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. | 📍 Carol Woods, Chapel Hill Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night ⏰ 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. | 📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

📍 Don’t Miss Out!

With food deals, community events, live performances, and family-friendly activities, Wednesday, May 28 is the perfect day to get out and explore the best of what the Triangle has to offer.

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