Free food & drink Events and Things to do in Durham, NC

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The Durham Reality Cafe - March 27th
Friday at 12:00 PM
Durham · Reality Ministries
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The Durham Reality Cafe - March 27th
Friday at 12:00 PM
Durham · Reality Ministries
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Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 14 more
Durham · It's a Southern Thing - Ellis Crossings
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Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 14 more
Durham · It's a Southern Thing - Ellis Crossings
Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event
Friday at 7:00 PM + 17 more
Durham · Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event
Friday at 7:00 PM + 17 more
Durham · Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
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MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 39 more
Durham · Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom
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MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 39 more
Durham · Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom
The Cake Book by Rebecca Firth
Tue, Apr 7, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
The Cake Book by Rebecca Firth
Tue, Apr 7, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Friday at 1:00 PM
Raleigh · Triangle Town Center
FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)
Friday at 1:00 PM
Raleigh · Triangle Town Center
6th Annual Handcrafted DURM Spring Fling Market
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM
Durham · 206 Broadway St #104
6th Annual Handcrafted DURM Spring Fling Market
Sat, Mar 28, 2:00 PM
Durham · 206 Broadway St #104
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Wine & Whiskey Wednesdays at Liberty & Plenty
Wednesday at 4:00 PM + 1 more
Durham · Liberty and Plenty Distillery and Cocktail Bar
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Wine & Whiskey Wednesdays at Liberty & Plenty
Wednesday at 4:00 PM + 1 more
Durham · Liberty and Plenty Distillery and Cocktail Bar
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Good Dog Social Club at Liberty and Plenty
Thursday at 4:00 PM + 1 more
Durham · Liberty and Plenty Distillery and Cocktail Bar
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Good Dog Social Club at Liberty and Plenty
Thursday at 4:00 PM + 1 more
Durham · Liberty and Plenty Distillery and Cocktail Bar
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Golden Hour Aperitivo at Liberty & Plenty
Friday at 4:00 PM + 1 more
Durham · Liberty and Plenty Distillery and Cocktail Bar
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Golden Hour Aperitivo at Liberty & Plenty
Friday at 4:00 PM + 1 more
Durham · Liberty and Plenty Distillery and Cocktail Bar
Milk Street Bakes by Christopher Kimball
Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Milk Street Bakes by Christopher Kimball
Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Ripe for Revival Mobile Market
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Butner · 416 Central Ave
Ripe for Revival Mobile Market
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00 PM + 2 more
Butner · 416 Central Ave
Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich
Tue, Aug 4, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich
Tue, Aug 4, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois
Tue, Jul 7, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois
Tue, Jul 7, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
More Than Cake by Natasha Pickowicz
Tue, Sep 1, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
More Than Cake by Natasha Pickowicz
Tue, Sep 1, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Sweet Enough by Alison Roman
Tue, Oct 6, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Sweet Enough by Alison Roman
Tue, Oct 6, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain
Tue, Dec 1, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain
Tue, Dec 1, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
North Carolina African Restaurant Week Festival 2026
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 PM
Raleigh · TBA
North Carolina African Restaurant Week Festival 2026
Sat, Sep 12, 12:00 PM
Raleigh · TBA

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What are the best free events to attend?

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The Durham Reality Cafe - March 27th

Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

The Cake Book by Rebecca Firth

FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

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MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM

Wine & Whiskey Wednesdays at Liberty & Plenty

Good Dog Social Club at Liberty and Plenty

Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)

The Durham Reality Cafe - March 27th

The Durham Reality Cafe - March 27th

Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)

Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)

Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM

MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM

The Cake Book by Rebecca Firth

The Cake Book by Rebecca Firth

FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

FOODEESFEST Raleigh, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

6th Annual Handcrafted DURM Spring Fling Market

6th Annual Handcrafted DURM Spring Fling Market

Wine & Whiskey Wednesdays at Liberty & Plenty

Wine & Whiskey Wednesdays at Liberty & Plenty

Good Dog Social Club at Liberty and Plenty

Good Dog Social Club at Liberty and Plenty

Golden Hour Aperitivo at Liberty & Plenty

Golden Hour Aperitivo at Liberty & Plenty

Milk Street Bakes by Christopher Kimball

Milk Street Bakes by Christopher Kimball

Ripe for Revival Mobile Market

Ripe for Revival Mobile Market

Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich

Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich

Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois

Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois

More Than Cake by Natasha Pickowicz

More Than Cake by Natasha Pickowicz

Sweet Enough by Alison Roman

Sweet Enough by Alison Roman

Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya Bakes by Nadiya Hussain

North Carolina African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

North Carolina African Restaurant Week Festival 2026

Things to do around Durham

Trends in Durham

1. St patrick day

2. Comedy shows

3. Live music

4. Club rdu

5. April

6. Free kids

7. Job fairs

8. Durham nc

9. Jazz

10. Singles party

11. Stand up comedy

12. Speed dating events

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Durham?

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