Looking for free and fun things to do across the Triangle this Tuesday? From taco giveaways to outdoor art, science events, live music, and community nights, there’s no shortage of things happening around Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond. Here’s your complete Triangle Entertainment Guide for Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

🌮 Deals & Giveaways

Amazon Prime + Grubhub+

📍 Virtual

All day | 💲 Discounted

Prime members get $10 off a $20 Grubhub order — a perfect excuse to treat yourself midweek.

Chuy’s National Taco Day Celebration

📍 Various locations

All day | 🎉 FREE

Dress like a taco and get a free entrée! It’s National Taco Day, so grab your sombrero and celebrate Tex-Mex style.

Walgreens Senior Day

📍 Multiple locations

All day | 💲 20% Off

Rewards members aged 55+ enjoy 20% off eligible purchases all day long.

💀 Arts & Culture

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda

📍 Duke University Chapel | FREE

Celebrate and honor loved ones with this traditional Day of the Dead altar, open to the public all week long.

Sculpture in the Garden

📍 North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Suggested donation $5

Explore stunning outdoor art installations surrounded by fall blooms — a favorite Triangle tradition for art lovers.

Family & Kids

North Hills Kids: Little Picassos

📍 The Commons at North Hills, Raleigh

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | FREE

Let your little ones express their creativity with paint, brushes, and imagination.

Durham Community Day at the Museum of Life + Science

📍 Museum of Life + Science, Durham

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | FREE for Durham County residents

A full day of family fun and discovery — free admission for locals!

STEM & Learning

Incredible Science

📍 North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

1:30 p.m. | FREE

Explore hands-on science activities that make learning fun for all ages.

Window on Animal Health

📍 Nature Research Center, Raleigh

1:30 p.m. | FREE

Go behind the scenes with animal health experts and discover how the museum’s wildlife stays happy and healthy.

Teen Science Café

📍 Museum of Life + Science, Durham

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | FREE

A cool hangout where teens explore real-world science topics with local experts.

Community Events

Apex Night Out & Touch-a-Truck

📍 Apex Town Hall

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | FREE

Kids can explore emergency vehicles up close and meet the people who keep our community safe.

💡 Horn-free hour: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Creative & Social Nights

Tartar Sauce: Working Artist Drop-In

📍 The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE

Artists unite! Bring your project, grab a beer, and join a community of local creators.

Adult Coloring Night

📍 Hi-Wire Brewing at Golden Belt, Durham

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE

Unwind with friends, craft beer, and coloring books — a stress-free evening for grownups.

Artful Evenings: Live Art at JB Duke Hotel

📍 JB Duke Hotel, Durham

6:00 p.m. | FREE

Experience live painting sessions in the hotel lobby, blending art, ambiance, and inspiration.

Music, Games & Nightlife

Pints and Pups

📍 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Raleigh

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | FREE

Bring your dog and enjoy a relaxing evening of craft brews and puppy playtime.

Beer & Banjos Raleigh

📍 Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE

Live bluegrass meets craft beer — a Raleigh Tuesday night favorite.

Crafts & Drafts

📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh

6:30 p.m. | FREE

Sip while you create! A casual DIY craft night for adults.

Music Bingo

📍 Gizmo Brew Works, Durham

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | FREE

Test your musical knowledge, win prizes, and enjoy a night of laughs.

Beer & Banjos Carrboro

📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | FREE

A second jam session for banjo lovers west of Raleigh.

Video Game Night

📍 Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop, Durham

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | FREE

Play classics, sip mead, and battle friends for fun.

Open Mic at Yonder

📍 Yonder: Southern Cocktails & Brew, Hillsborough

7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | FREE

Support local performers and take the mic yourself!

Weekly Swing Dancing + Lesson

📍 Back Studio Stomp, Durham

7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Pay what you can

Learn swing dance basics, then stay for the social dance.

Terror Tuesdays: Halloween Movie Nights

📍 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | FREE

Horror classics + cold beer = the perfect spooky Tuesday.

Karaoke Night

📍 Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | FREE

Grab a mic, pick your song, and let your inner rockstar shine.

Open Mic with a Live Band

📍 Slim’s Downtown, Raleigh

9:00 p.m. – Midnight | FREE

A high-energy jam session where locals showcase talent backed by a live band.

Make the Most of Your Tuesday

From tacos to tunes, there’s no better way to spend your Tuesday in the Triangle. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Garner — get out, explore, and make memories.

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