Durham Events Calendar
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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you connect with our vibrant community. In fact, our event calendar hosts more than 5,000 visitor-friendly, Durham-grown events per year. Event organizers, small businesses and other organizations put together events like concerts, social gatherings, fund raisers, fairs, festivals and more, all designed for connection and sharing of cultures. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages, from festivals and holiday headliners to creative DIY events, trivia nights, art exhibits, makers' markets and more.
Plan a Trip Around Durham's Biggest Annual Events
Durham is home to many homegrown festivals and events that happen annually and are easy to plan a trip around. From beats to barbecue and everything in between, check out our seasonal events page to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.
Submit an Event to our Calendar
If you're a Durham-based venue or organization and you'd like us to include your event on our calendar, follow the link below to find our submission guidelines and submit your information.
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Featured Events
Carolina Blaze-Inspired Specials
Celebrate AUSL Signature Series with Carolina Blaze-inspired food and drink specials at participating buisnesses. Enjoy a pregame bite and sip before heading out to the games, happening all weekend long. 🔥 E.O's Athletic Club AVAILABLE JUNE 17-27Drink Special: Hot Streak Margarita: Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita with a Tajin RimFood Special: Bull City Blaze Wings with a Hot Honey SauceMenu Special: Trail Blazers Playmaker Special: PBR and Fireball Combo for $6 🔥 Bull McCabe's AVAILABLE JUNE 22-27Drink...
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Blazing the Trail AUSL Signature Series
From 5-6 pm on Thursday, June 25, join fellow Carolina Blaze fans in downtown Durham for happy hour at participating businesses to try one of their specialty Blaze-inspired food and drink specials before the game. After happy hour, march from the participating businesses to CCB Plaza at 6pm where we will congregate with Brazilian drummers, Batalá to "Blaze the Trail" down to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Stick around to cheer on Carolina Blaze v. the...
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Sunset Paddle on Falls Lake
Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water as you paddle out to watch the sunset. As the sun disappears below the horizon, spend some time soaking in the colors and sounds of the evening before slowly making your way back to shore. Discover the sights and sounds of the early evening hours on this relaxing and fun paddle. Beginners welcome, but a basic knowledge of how to steer your boat is encouraged. Frog Hollow also...
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Arts & Drafts
Arts & Drafts Durham is a creative arts community meet-up where people get together to work on their crafts while chatting and supporting a...
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Weekly Trivia Night at Ponysaurus Brewing
Geeks Who Drink hosts live pub trivia every Monday at 6:30 PM at Ponysaurus Brewing Co. on Hood Street in downtown Durham. One of Durham's...
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Crunk Club DRM presents: Crank Arm Durham RUN
It's Crunk the Crank Arm Run club in Durham!
Join in Monday for the weekly run club.
Run starts at 6:30PM with 3-5 mile routes or make...
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Trivia at W XYZ bar at Aloft Hotel
Trivia night lasts an hour and is free and open to the public. Free parking is provided at the front desk. There is a full kitchen and bar,...
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Board Game Night at Moon Dog Meadery
Join the Durham Community Board Game night meet up group for a night of board games. All are welcome!
Check out one of Moon Dog's many...
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FREE Fun da’MENTal Trivia with “Just Dave”
Trivia Night with “Just Dave”! General Trivia every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at Ment Beverage Co./Honeygirl Meadery! Free to play and...
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The MOST Open Mic (Monday Moans)
It’s a weekly open-mic event held at West End Wine Bar, offering five-minute slots for everything from stand‑up comedy to storytelling and...
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Durham Bottling Company Open House
Tour the beautiful event spaces, perfect for weddings, celebrations, holiday parties, and corporate gatherings, and start envisioning your...
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Free Wine Tasting
Sample a selection of wines from estate grown, family owned wineries from around the world. These tastings are educational, but also casual...
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BYOV w/ Jaffar (Bring Your Own Vinyl Night)
Want to share your dope taste in music with fellow audiophiles? Love hearing new music from area music geeks with eclectic tastes? Hang...
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Gentle Yoga Flow
Join You Call This Yoga for a no cost gentle mat class that is a full body practice for functional movement and stress management. You will...
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Pints & Pups Adoption Event at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Do you love cute dogs? What about cold beer? Get the best of both worlds at Pints & Pups, every third Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm! Join...
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