Your all-day, all-fun roundup of things to do around the Triangle!
From Cary to Carrboro, Durham to Downtown Raleigh — explore free activities, family fun, food deals, and local happenings. Bookmark this daily guide from DoRaleigh.com to plan your perfect Monday.
🌟 All-Day Highlights
🛼 Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton
📍 Fenton, Cary | 💸 $3 Off Admission | ⏰ All Day
Roll into the week with savings! Enjoy $3 off admission at Skate the Square. Bring your friends, grab your skates, and glide through the day at Cary’s coolest pop-up rink.
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🎅 Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops’ Santa’s Wonderland
📍 Multiple Locations | 💸 FREE | ⏰ All Day
Santa’s Wonderland is back! Stop by Bass Pro Shops for a free Santa photo, holiday crafts, and festive fun for all ages. Reservations recommended for photo times.
🥞 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast
📍 Denny’s (participating locations) | 💸 FREE | ⏰ All Day
Rewards members enjoy a free Original Grand Slam at Denny’s! Sign up online, grab your breakfast favorites, and start Monday deliciously.
🪖 Military Appreciation Week at the NC Zoo
📍 North Carolina Zoo | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Active duty, reserve, veteran, and retired military members receive free admission plus a guest all week long. Explore wildlife, conservation exhibits, and more in Asheboro.
🧩 Morning & Midday Fun
🧩 Drop-in Puzzling & Puzzle Swap
📍 Downtown Cary Park | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Love puzzles? Bring one, swap one, or just relax with a challenge at Downtown Cary Park’s casual puzzle lounge.
👶 Total Tot Time: Free Play for Kids
📍 W.D. Hill Recreation Center, Durham | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Little ones (up to age 5) can climb, play, and explore in this fun, safe environment for early learners.
🇺🇸 14th Annual Veterans Day Recognition & Celebration
📍 Durham County Social Services Building | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 11:00 a.m.
Honor those who served at Durham’s annual Veterans Day Recognition Program, featuring special guests, live music, and community fellowship.
🍗 Chicken Hut Community Meal Giveaway
📍 The Chicken Hut, Durham | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
400 pre-packaged meals will be distributed to community members facing food insecurity. First come, first served — one of Durham’s most heartwarming local traditions.
🍻 Afternoon & Evening Events
🏈 Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Catch the game with fellow fans at one of Raleigh’s favorite breweries. Enjoy craft beer, good vibes, and plenty of screen time.
🎲 Children’s Bingo
📍 Downtown Cary Park | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 4:30–6:30 p.m.
A family-friendly bingo session full of laughter, small prizes, and snacks. Great way to end the school day!
🍗 Durham Beer Garden: 75¢ Wings
📍 Durham Beer Garden | 💸 $0.75 each | ⏰ 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Grab your crew for Monday Wing Night — dine-in only, with drink specials and a full menu available.
🌙 Nightlife & Creative Meetups
🎤 Open Mic Night
📍 Steel String Brewery, Carrboro | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 6:00–11:00 p.m.
Take the stage or cheer on local talent at Carrboro’s longest-running open mic series.
📚 Raleigh Brewing’s Smut Book Club
📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sip craft brews and discuss romance reads in a welcoming, no-judgment space.
😂 Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show
📍 Flying Saucer, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Laugh the night away with local comedians and surprise guests — perfect after-work entertainment.
🎨 Adult Coloring Night
📍 KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Unwind with brews and creativity at this laid-back art night.
🎲 Game Night
📍 Crank Arm Brewing Company, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Board games, group laughs, and craft beer — your Monday social fix in the Warehouse District.
♟️ Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery
📍 Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Play classics or new finds over mead and cider with fellow board-game lovers.
🕹️ Air Hockey Tournament
📍 Boxcar Bar & Arcade, Raleigh | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Show off your reflexes and score bragging rights in this weekly arcade showdown.
🎙️ Carrboro Open Mic at Speakeasy
📍 Speakeasy, Carrboro | 💸 FREE | ⏰ 8:00 p.m.–Midnight
Wrap up the night with live performances and creative energy — an open mic that keeps Carrboro’s artistic spirit alive.
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