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
Third Friday Craft Night at the Visitor Info Center
Get creative at the Visitor Info Center this Third Friday! Women-owned businesses Crafts & Drafts and Durham Craft Company will be on-site leading fun, hands-on craft activities. The first 50 attendees can make a craft for free, so come early and get inspired.Then keep the night going by exploring downtown galleries and all the other exciting Third Friday happenings around the city! 🎨✨
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NY Dog Film Festival
The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a medley of animated, documentary and narrative short films from around the world with a canine theme. The Festival premieres every year in New York City, then travels to theaters across the United States and Canada with 10% of every ticket benefiting a local dog rescue. The 15 films in the “10th Annual Dog...
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Durham Bulls FanFest
Play catch on the field, kids run the bases, and a stadium scavenger hunt. Take in all the Bulls excitement with the season opener streamed live on the Blue Monster (@ CLT, 6:30PM), Clubhouse tours, and Wool E. Bull Meet and Greet opportunities!Stick around and keep a pen handy for Carolina Blaze Pro Softball Autographs and photo opportunities, and enjoy the unique experience of a petting zoo and firepits at the park with the fam!
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The Orchestra Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
Over the years, the members of THE ORCHESTRA have played ELO’s greatest hits to millions of fans in over fifty countries.
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Hannah Berner
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des Bishop, which have garnered over 100 million combined downloads. After a sold-out national tour, Berner and DeSorbo recently released their...
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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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Uneasy Peace: Bennett Place Surrender's 161th Anniversary
A commemoration of the surrender negotiations at Bennett Place that led to the largest surrender of the American Civil War. Learn more about how Generals Johnston and Sherman's three meetings at the Bennetts' home reflected the broader national debate over how to reunite the nation & remake the United States without slavery. Explore how veterans, civilians, and freed people alike experienced and thought about the end of the American Civil War and what would come...
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Trivia at Beer Study Durham
Trivia with alternating hosts Nick & Nikko for categories can include current events, music ID, movies, TV, books, geography, history,...
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Chubu Region Omakase at Dashi
Enjoy a five-course omakase inspired by Japan’s Chubu region—the “middle region” that bridges Kansai and Kanto. This menu highlights...
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Guided Tour of Pauli Murray's Childhood Home
Explore the childhood home of a twentieth-century human rights activist, legal scholar, author, labor organizer, poet, Episcopal priest,...
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Shuffle: Nappy Head Funk Army
A little live music at lunch? What’s not to love? Take a mid-week break and join in with your lunch at the Hub RTP stage for Shuffle. Each...
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Bull City Block Party and Vintage Market
NC's biggest vintage clothing event is back in Durham for an epic vintage block party! They're taking over Durham Central Park and bringing...
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Distortion Hemp Beverage 420 Happy Hour
Have you tried THC beverage, Distortion? Now you can for half off during our 420 Happy Hour every Wednesday. Available in two delicious...
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Wine Wednesday! Free Wine Tasting
Join wine experts and taste your way through different regions, styles, grapes, & whatever other themes we can create! Each Wednesday Beer...
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Art Club at Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar
Join Zeitgeist Gallery & Bar every month to create, explore new mediums, and gather with other artists! Grab a drink and some supplies and...
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Crank Arm DURHAM Wednesday Night Ride
It's the Wednesday night ride!
This is a no drop 10 to 15 mile ride and we ride roughly an hour depending on the route.
Please note...
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Music Bingo at Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Did you once have an iPod with 30,000 songs on it? Do you listen to the radio with the windows down on the reg? Did you listen to vinyl...
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Brett Chambers Open Mic
Very limited, properly spaced seating inside.First come, first serve.ALSO will stream on Brett’s Open Mic FB page.
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Signature Wine Tasting
Join ZincHouse Wine Director, Dave, as he takes you on a journey through five signature wine offerings throughout a 45 minute session. Your...
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