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August events: Top things to do in the Triangle

Date: Sat, Aug 1, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Free

Category: Community

August marks the end of the summer (although it might not feel like it) and the beginning of the school year for many kids. There's still lots to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, in August. Read on for more than 20 of the top events in the Triangle in August. Then keep reading for a day by day calendar of everything on 's calendar in August, 2026. Or you can jump right to the calendar. We focus on the "free and cheap" so many of these events will be easy on your wallet. Top August Events in Raleigh, Durham & the Triangle Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura , LLC Día de la Ciencia y la Cultura Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Place: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, NC Cost: Free Features: Engage with scientists across both Museum buildings, and enjoy a fully bilingual (English and Spanish) day with dozens of hands-on activities and interactive exhibits designed to highlight the richness of Hispanic heritage, alongside traditional music, storytelling, art and dance. Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare Oops! All Clowns! Shakespeare! Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Time: 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Place: Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC Cost: Free Features: 20-minute family-friendly musical romp through your favorite Shakespeare plays. All the actors are dressed as clowns! Takes place during the Carrboro Really Really Free Market.

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August events: Top things to do in the Triangle

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