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Free Things to Do This Week
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153 free events
This week in the Triangle
There are 153 free family events this week in the Triangle. Here are the best free things to do with kids in Raleigh and Durham and Chapel Hill.
Verified August 25, 2026 by Nina, a Raleigh mom · looking for the always-free spots? Free things to do in Raleigh with kids
Our free picks.
153 events30 of 15310:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pickleball Open Play
Raleigh Community Center
Free
10:30 am - 12:30 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
Tues., 10-11am
Toddler Tuesday: Wild Neighbors
DCP Academy Pavilion
Free
Tues., 10-11amDCP Academy PavilionFree
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Craft and Draft Tuesdays at Crank Arm Brewing Durham
Crank Arm Brewing Durham
Free
12:00 PM - 5:00 PMCrank Arm Brewing DurhamFree
Tues., 5:30pm
Billy Strings Listening Party
Record Shop
Free
Tues., 5:30pmRecord ShopFree
6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Adult Basketball Open Play- Weekday
Raleigh Community Center
Free
6:15 pm - 8:45 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
Tues., 7pm
Survey Slam Trivia D's Bottle Shop
D's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer College
Free
Tues., 7pmD's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer CollegeFree
Tues., 7-8:30pm
Rae the Band
Slim's Dive Bar
Free
Tues., 7-8:30pmSlim's Dive BarFree
All Day
Southwest Children's Program Break
Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Area
Free
All DaySouthwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's AreaFree
All Day
Pirate Ship Scavenger Hunt @ Southwest Regional
Southwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Computer Area
Free
All DaySouthwest Regional Library – Southwest Regional - Children's Computer AreaFree
All Day
North Regional Children's Program Break
North Regional Library
Free
All DayNorth Regional LibraryFree
All Day
Children's Programming Break at East Regional
East Regional Library
Free
All DayEast Regional LibraryFree
8:00 am
August StoryWalks® of Wake County Parks
Unknown Venue
Free
8:00 amUnknown VenueFree
Wed.-Fri., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm (except on Saturday, September 12 when shows are at 3pm and 4:15pm)
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Raleigh Little Theatre
Free
Wed.-Fri., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am, 11:15am, and 12:30pm (except on Saturday, September 12 when shows are at 3pm and 4:15pm)Raleigh Little TheatreFree
10:15 am - 4:00 pm
Basketball Open Play - All Ages
Raleigh Community Center
Free
10:15 am - 4:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
A Closer Look at One Work of Art | Tour with Lilly Rodriguez
Ackland Art Museum
Free
1:00 PM - 1:30 PMAckland Art MuseumFree
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Basketball Open Play - Adults
Raleigh Community Center
Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Reading Time with Ms. Chloe
Main Library – Main Library - Children's Area
Free
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMMain Library – Main Library - Children's AreaFree
3-4pm
History at High Noon: Operation Bumblebee
Virtual
Free
3-4pmVirtualFree
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
15+ Volleyball Open Play
Raleigh Community Center
Free
6:00 pm - 8:30 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday Computer Class @ Main
Main Library – Computer Lab
Free
6:00 PM – 7:30 PMMain Library – Computer LabFree
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Romance Lovers Book Club- The Star-crossed Sisters of Tuscany and Problematic Summer Romance
Virtual
Free
6:00 PM – 7:30 PMVirtualFree
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Real Talk! Community Conversation about Health
Stanford L. Warren Branch Library – SLW Meeting Room - Full Room
Free
6:00 PM – 7:30 PMStanford L. Warren Branch Library – SLW Meeting Room - Full RoomFree
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Drawing Club
North Regional Library – North Regional - Adult Programming Space
Free
6:00 PM – 7:30 PMNorth Regional Library – North Regional - Adult Programming SpaceFree
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Trivia at the Tap Room
Lumina Theater
Free
7:00 PM - 9:00 PMLumina TheaterFree
Wed., 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesday Night Free Tastings
D's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer College
Free
Wed., 5:30-7:30pmD's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer CollegeFree
Wed., 6:30-8pm
Dr., M.T. Pope House Presents Evelyn's Book Club
Raleigh
Free
Wed., 6:30-8pmRaleighFree
Wed., 6-9pm
Live Irish Music
Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary
Free
Wed., 6-9pmDoherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - CaryFree
Sat., all day
Half priced Growler Fills
D's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer College
Free
Sat., all dayD's Bottle Shop & Craft Beer CollegeFree
All Day
Children's Programming Break @ South Regional Library
South Regional Library – South Regional - Children's Area
Free
All DaySouth Regional Library – South Regional - Children's AreaFree
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What free things can I do with kids this weekend in Raleigh?
- There are many free family activities this weekend in the Triangle — from free museum days and park events to library programs and community festivals. All events on this page are 100% free.
- Where can I find free activities for toddlers in the Triangle?
- Libraries, city parks, and community centers across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill offer free toddler-friendly activities like storytime, splash pads, and nature walks. Check our listings for age-appropriate details.
- How often are free events updated in the Triangle?
- We update our free events list daily with new family-friendly activities across the Triangle. Subscribe to our newsletter for a weekly roundup every Thursday.