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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Superintendent's Revenge Golf Tournament
4 man scramble. Shotgun start.
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Hammered Trivia at Durty Bull
Join in every Thursday and Sunday at Durty Bull for Hammered Trivia! Sunday from 2pm-4pm come bring your friends and test your knowledge on...
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Hot Wax on Tap, Drop-In Candle Making
Each Sunday, from 2p - 4p. No pre-registration is required, however if your group will be larger than 4 people, please send a quick email...
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Craft Club & Supply Swap
Get artsy crafty over a craft beer at our new Craft Club! Bring your own craft to do alongside others - whether it's knitting, sewing,...
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Sunday DRIFT Rooftop DJ Series at The Velvet Hippo!
Every Sunday you’ll hear music drifting from the rooftop on Orange Street! The Sunday afternoon DJ sets are a great way to end your weekend...
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Open Mic
Hosted by Deb Aronin. Comedy, Music, Poetry, Ventriloquism and whatever other talents and performance skills you might have. All are...
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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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Silent Reading Club
Love books but hate the "homework" of a traditional book club? Welcome to the Silent Reading Club at Glass Jug Downtown - the most social...
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Disc Golf Putting League
The popular weekly disc golf putting tournament is back for another season in the beer garden!
Join in any or every week for an organized...
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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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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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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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