Looking for free things to do today in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and across the Triangle? Here is your daily lineup of community events, kids’ activities, live music, craft nights, and social meetups—all free to attend.
Morning and All-Day Events
Free Santa Photos – Santa’s Wonderland
All Day | FREE
Bass Pro Shops (multiple Triangle locations)
Free Grand Slam Breakfast (Rewards Members)
All Day | FREE
Denny’s (participating locations)
Sculpture in the Garden
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | FREE (suggested $5 donation)
North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill
Zebulon Veterans Day Celebration
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE
Zebulon Town Hall
Total Tot Time (Kids up to age 5)
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE
W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham
Drive-Thru and Walk-Thru Grocery Distribution
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE
Durham Rescue Mission
Afternoon Activities
Board Game Day
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE
Gizmo Brew Works, Durham
Incredible Science
1:30 PM | FREE
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh
Window on Animal Health
1:30 PM | FREE
Nature Research Center, Raleigh
Market Bunch Kids’ Activities
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | FREE
Carrboro Farmers’ Market
Board Game Night
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE
PourWorks Beer and Wine Shop, Raleigh
Evening Events and Socials
Free Acro Yoga (Indoors)
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE
Pullen Park, Raleigh
Bring Your Own Craft Night
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | FREE
Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Raleigh Drum Circle & Hoop Jam
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE
Method Road Park, Raleigh
Astronomy on Tap
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE
Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham
Stitch N’ Bitch Craft Night
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE
Steel String Brewery, Carrboro
The Oak City Salsa Social (Live Band + Dancing)
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE
Transfer Co. Food Hall, Raleigh
Late Night Fun
Karaoke at The Backyard Bar
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM | FREE
The Backyard Bar, Apex
Weekly Skee-Ball Tournament
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM | FREE
Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham
Karaoke Night
8:00 PM – 11:45 PM | FREE
Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham
Open Mic Week
8:00 PM | FREE
Abbey Road Cary
Beer Pong Tournament
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE
Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
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