Looking for something fun to do this Wednesday? Whether you’re into live music, family-friendly movies, outdoor fitness, or unique community experiences, the Triangle region (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas) has a full day of free and affordable events.
Here’s your Wednesday Triangle Event Guide for August 6, 2025:
All-Day Highlights
Uproar Festival of Public Art – FREE – Various locations in Orange County. Experience art installations and performances throughout the county. CatVideoFest – Various prices – Showing in two locations in the Triangle. Because life is better with cats on the big screen!
Morning Events
Free Summer Movies at Marquee Cinemas – FREE – 9:30 a.m. | Transformers One & Trolls at Marquee Cinemas Wakefield 12 Free Kids’ Movies at Triangle Cinemas – FREE – 10:00 a.m. | Over the Hedge at Triangle Cinemas @ Six Forks Music & Arts Camp – $100 (week-long registration required) – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Highland United Methodist Church, Raleigh
Afternoon Events
Incredible Science – FREE – 1:30 p.m. | North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh Window on Animal Health – FREE – 1:30 p.m. | Nature Research Center (NC Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh Market Bunch Kids’ Activities – FREE – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Carrboro Farmers’ Market “Pay What You Can” Farm Stand – FREE – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm Board Game Night – FREE – 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh
Evening Activities
Free Acro Yoga at Pullen Park – FREE – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh Summer Vibes Music Series: Shannon Baker & Sometime Soon – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Harold D. Ritter Park, Cary NC Museum of History Trivia Night – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Oak City Brewing Company, Knightdale Wine + Weed (learn about plants & farming) – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm Wine Down Wednesday – Live Music + Wine Specials – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | La Vita Dolce, Southern Village Mosaic Market with Live Music – FREE – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | The Works Yard at Mosaic, Pittsboro Upcycled Thrift Art – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Ment Beverage Co., Durham Game Night – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom Open Mic – FREE – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Fair Game Beverage Co., Pittsboro Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pullen Park, Raleigh Carolina Godiva Track Club Free Summer Track Series – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Culbreth Middle School, Chapel Hill Ballroom Dancing with Live Music – $8 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Pullen Community Center Durham-Chapel Hill International Folk Dancers Weekly Dance – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Carol Woods Retirement Community Fitness Center, Chapel Hill Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night – FREE – 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro Oak City Salsa Social – Live Band Music & Dance Series – FREE – 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh Karaoke Night at The Backyard Bar – FREE – 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Apex Karaoke at Moon Dog Meadery – FREE – 8:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. | Durham
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