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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.

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.

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Third Friday in the Visitor Info Center - Museum of Life and Science Activation!

Stop by the Visitor Info Center on Third Friday for expert Durham recommendations, a free slice of Pie Pushers pizza, and a family-friendly activation from our friends at The Museum of Life and Science! You'll be able to meet some critters from the museum and learn about their upcoming spring and summer programming.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Officially sanctioned by the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, this fun-filled, educational, and uplifting festival will feature national recording artists and local performers, food trucks, vendors, a health fair, a Kids zone, exhibitors, and more! The festival kicks off with the official Opening Ceremony, which includes a processional with dancers, drummers, and the community. This is followed by a prayer, proclamations, the pouring of the libation, and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. Entertainment...

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival

OUTSOUTH Queer Film Festival celebrates a worldwide glimpse of today’s LGBTQ+ life, helps bring the community together and features entertaining and sophisticated films and filmmaking.

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The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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Elka Bong + Irman + CAMBRIA + Michael Thomas Jackson + cenOte

Elka Bong Al Margolis … is some sort of evil genius working with sources radically altered up to an utterly unrecognizable state, anarchic... Details

Smoked Drinks & Cocktails

Join Ment Beverage Co. May 20-25 (While Back to the Future is in town!) for a weekend where fire meets finesse. Indulge in expertly crafted... Details

Back to the Future: The Musical

Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award... Details

Oyster Happy Hour at Alley Twenty Six

Durham’s Alley Twenty Six has changed its weekday raw oyster specials to only offer a selection of oysters from the North Carolina coast.... Details

Pre-Theatre Menu at Alley Twenty Six

Durham’s Alley Twenty Six offers a Pre Theatre Menu from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The three-course menu includes appetizer, entree and... Details

Plant & Book Swap

Stop by and refresh in spring with a book & plant swap! Bring a book (or two) and leave with a NEW-to you book (or two). Bring a... Details

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... Details

Yaki Tuesday

In Japanese, “yaki” means grilled or fired, and these vegetable and meat skewers are a favorite. Cooked over a coal-fired grill and made... Details

The Power of Art in Placemaking

Explore how art transforms everyday spaces into thriving, meaningful destinations at Hub RTP’s upcoming interactive panel discussion: The... Details

Glass Jog Run Club - Spring Series

Meet at the the Parkwood Ballpark parking lot by 6pm each Tuesday and join your fellow runners for a 2-mile walk or a 5k jog/run. Strollers... Details

Women on the Wall

This 1-hour meetup will explore the adventure of climbing in a close and supportive atmosphere. Learn to focus your attention on your... Details

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... Details

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