Your One-Day Passport to Free Fun Across the Triangle!

Welcome to your Tuesday Edition of the Triangle Event Guide, where free meets fantastic! Today, June 17, 2025, the Triangle is bursting with activities for every mood—from cuddling critters and stargazing, to beer, books, and banjos. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Carrboro, or Sanford—you’ve got options.

Here’s the play-by-play for your perfect Triangle Tuesday:

🌄 MORNING MAGIC

🥫 Free Food Giveaway

⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | 📍 Central Carolina Community Campus, Sanford

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC is bringing community support with a free food distribution. A great way to lend a hand or get some help.

🌿 North Hills Kids: Naturepalooza with Dan the Animal Man

⏰ 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. | 📍 Midtown Park, Raleigh

Yes, animals! Yes, education! Dan brings the wild to the heart of Midtown for this nature-themed kids’ party.

📖 Storytime with Barnaby D. Troll

⏰ 10:30 a.m. | 📍 Durham Central Park

Pull up a tiny chair—Barnaby D. Troll is in town with his whimsical tales for little listeners and their grown-ups.

🌱 Little Explorers – Nature Program

⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | 📍 Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh

A hands-on nature adventure for preschoolers. Think bugs, dirt, and giggles.

🧘‍♀️ MIDDAY MOMENTS

🧘 Free Yoga at Frontier RTP

⏰ 12:00 p.m. | 📍 The Frontier, RTP

Recharge your Tuesday with a free, beginner-friendly yoga session. Mats welcome, worries optional.

🔬 Drop-in Science: The Hidden Life of the Millpond

⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | 📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park

Discover the tiny creatures and watery wonders hiding in our local millponds. Perfect for science lovers of all ages!

🌇 EVENING ESCAPADES

🎨 Artival at John Chavis Memorial Park

⏰ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | 📍 Raleigh

Part art fair, part carnival, all fun. Food trucks, activities, live art, and more!

📚 Book Club: The Midnight Feast

⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | 📍 Southern Peak Brewery, Apex

Books + brews = bliss. Join this relaxed book chat and meet fellow fiction fans.

🎨 Adult Coloring Night

⏰ 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. | 📍 Hi-Wire Brewing, Durham

Grab a brew, sit back, and let your creativity flow with colored pencils in hand.

🏃 Bond Brothers Run Club

⏰ 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Bond Brothers Beer Company, Cary

Beer runs, literally. All levels welcome, just bring your running shoes and good vibes.

🖌️ Artful Evenings at JB Duke Hotel

⏰ 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Durham

Watch local artists work their magic live in the hotel’s chic lounge.

🧘 Free Yoga in Durham Central Park

⏰ 6:00 p.m. | 📍 Durham Central Park

Evening flow to wind down the day. Stretch under the sky with a peaceful crowd.

🎶 Beer & Banjos Raleigh

⏰ 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | 📍 Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard

Live bluegrass, local brews, and good vibes. A Raleigh tradition that just keeps picking.

📚 Author Talk: Horace Kephart & George Masa

⏰ 6:30 p.m. | 📍 Wake Forest Historical Museum

Historian Janet McCue explores these legendary explorers’ friendship and legacy.

🎻 Beer & Banjos Carrboro

⏰ 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. | 📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro

Carrboro’s turn for mountain music and mellow drinks. All string, no stress.

🎤 Ruckus Open Mic

⏰ 7:00 p.m. | 📍 Ruckus Pizza – Mission Valley Raleigh

Show off your voice or support your brave friends. No judgment—just jams.

🎙️ Open Mic at Yonder

⏰ 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | 📍 Hillsborough

Southern cocktails, good company, and local talent lighting up the stage.

🎷 International Jazz Open Jam: Halle Wood

⏰ 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. | 📍 Neptune’s Parlour, Raleigh

All that jazz and more! Join the open jam or just soak in the soulful sounds.

🔭 Stargazing from The Durham Rooftop

⏰ 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. | 📍 The Durham Hotel

Telescope views, rooftop breezes, and expert-led skywatching under the stars.

🎸 Open Mic with a Live Band

⏰ 9:00 p.m. – Midnight | 📍 Slims, Raleigh

Late-night magic for musicians who love the spotlight—and a little live backup.

☀️ Triangle Tuesdays = Free & Fabulous

No excuses for boredom today! From sunrise to starlight, the Triangle is overflowing with culture, connection, and community.

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See you out there, Triangle! 🎉