Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary & the Triangle Today
Looking for things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and across the Triangle today? From First Friday art walks and Black History Month events to food deals, concerts, comedy, and nightlife — here’s your curated DoRaleigh Triangle Event Guide for Friday, February 6, 2026.
Food Deals & Special Promotions
Krispy Kreme Deal
Buy any dozen doughnuts and get an Original Glazed dozen for $2
All Day | $2 | Multiple locations
National Frozen Yogurt Day Deals
Discounts and specials at participating yogurt shops
All Day | Various locations
Free Coffee Tasting — Tasting at Ten
Counter Culture Coffee Headquarters (Durham)
10:00 AM | FREE
Daytime Activities & Community Events
First Friday Bird Walk
White Deer Park, Garner
8:00–10:00 AM | FREE
Hayti Heritage Center Trip
Carrboro Town Commons
10:00 AM–3:00 PM | $10
Houseplants & Pottery Sale
Logan’s Garden Center, NC Farmers Market
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Black History Month Walking Tours
Taylor Street Park, Wake Forest
1:00 PM | FREE
Olympics Opening Ceremonies Live Viewing
Raleigh Brewing Company
2:00 PM | FREE
Ackland Art Museum Tour
Chapel Hill
3:00–4:00 PM | FREE
Crowder By Night: Outstanding Opossums
Crowder County Park, Apex
4:00–5:00 PM | FREE
First Friday & Arts Events
Artspace First Friday
Live art-making and exhibitions
4:00–10:00 PM | Raleigh | FREE
First Friday Gallery Walk
Various Downtown Raleigh venues
6:00–9:00 PM | FREE
Residential Urbanity Skate Photography Showcase
City of Raleigh Museum
6:00–9:00 PM | FREE
First Friday at CoLab — “Uncomfortable Together”
CoLab Raleigh
6:00–11:00 PM | FREE
First Friday Wellness Experience
Current Wellness (VR beach lounge + mocktails)
5:30–7:00 PM | FREE
Music, Film & Entertainment
Free Concert — Pianist Mikael Darmanie
Cary Arts Center
7:00–8:30 PM | FREE
French Film Festival Screening
Rubenstein Arts Center, Duke University
7:00 PM | FREE
Hoppy Hour Cinema Movie Night
Glass Jug Downtown Durham
7:00–10:00 PM | FREE
Bounce & Brews DJ Night
Gizmo Brew Works, Durham
7:00–9:00 PM | FREE
Olympics Re-Watch Party
Raleigh Brewing Company
8:00 PM | FREE
Social, Nightlife & Fun Events
Plant Bingo
Oaklyn Springs Brewery, Fuquay-Varina
6:30 PM | FREE
Cooking Demo: SoulFULL Celebrations
Downtown Cary Park
6:00–8:00 PM | FREE
Salsa Dancing Night + 25% Off Entrées
Himalayan Fried Chicken N Bar, Carrboro
6:00–8:00 PM | FREE
Teen Science Café
NC Museum of Natural Sciences (Nature Research Center)
6:00–7:00 PM | FREE
Skywatching Event — First Friday Under the Stars
Three Bears Acres, Creedmoor
6:00–9:00 PM | FREE
Karaoke Bingo Night
KōMANA Brewing Company, Cary
7:00–10:00 PM | FREE
Video Game Night
Moon Dog Meadery, Durham
7:00–11:00 PM | FREE
Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic
Durty Bull Brewing Company, Durham
8:00–11:00 PM | FREE
RuPaul’s Drag Race Watch Party
The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner
8:00–9:30 PM | FREE
Karaoke with Mega Mike
Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh
8:00–11:00 PM | FREE
Final Thoughts
From First Friday art experiences and Black History Month celebrations to food specials, concerts, nightlife, and free community events, the Triangle offers something for everyone this Friday.
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