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August 2026 Family Events

The month at a glance for families across Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill — organized week by week so you can think past this weekend. It's the page to bookmark when you're mapping out birthdays, school breaks, and the festivals worth driving for. We add events daily as venues announce them, so check back as August fills in.

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Back to school season!

Last hurrah activities before school starts

Week 1

Aug 1 - Aug 7

87 events
Arthur Elrod: Desert Cool
Tues., 6:15pmThe Rialto Theatre$20.90
Ernest Turner Trio
7 PMThe Durham Jazz Workshop/Sharp 9 Gallery
Astronomy on Tap Science Talk & Trivia
7 PM - 8:30 PMFullsteam ATCFree
Perception vs Palate
Tues., 6:30-8pmThe Loading Dock$115
PROFANATICA w/ Cloak
Tue., 8pm; doors open one hour prior.The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop$34.81
JUTES – Smile You’re on Tour
Tues., 9pm; doors open 1 hour prior.Lincoln TheatreFrom $30.25
Men's Soccer Home Game - Campbell University Fighting Camels
All daySee event details
HollyQuest 150th Anniversary Event
DailyTown of Holly SpringsFree
Fit Advantage, 10A-10:45A, Hunt Center
10:00 AMW.E. Hunt Recreation Center
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Week 2

Aug 8 - Aug 14

73 events
Basketball Open Play - Adults
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
Teen Art Club
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMEast Regional LibraryFree
Your Roadmap to College with Princeton Review
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMVirtualFree
Getting Started with Poetry
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMVirtualFree
Virtual Variety Book Club: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMVirtualFree
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
6:30 PM - 7:30 PMZebulon Community LibraryFree
Toddler Storytime
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM3 locationsFree
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Week 3

Aug 15 - Aug 21

7 events
Basketball Open Play - Adults
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree
Free 90s themed roller skating party at Chavis Park Sept. 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMChavis ParkFree
Todd Barry: Extend All Courtesies Tour
8 PM - 11 PMMotorco
Museum Tour in ASL
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWest Building, Lobby
Oktoberfest at Durham Beer Garden on Sept. 19
1:00 PM - 10:00 PMDurham Beer GardenFree
La Fiesta del Pueblo in Downtown Raleigh Sept. 20
12:00 PM - 6:00 PMRaleighFree
Basketball Open Play - Adults
1:30 pm - 5:00 pmRaleigh Community CenterFree

Week 4

Aug 22 - Aug 28

30 events
Billy Strings Listening Party
Tues., 5:30pmRecord ShopFree
North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
7:30 PMThe Durham Jazz Workshop/Sharp 9 Gallery
Josh Walker
Thurs., 8-10pmSlim's Dive Bar$5
Cheeni’s Dog Days of Summer Mela
5:30 PM - 8:30 PMCheeni RTP
Cary Gallery of Artists' Final Friday Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCary
Paul Creel Trio featuring José Beviá and Donovan Cheatham
7 PMThe Durham Jazz Workshop/Sharp 9 Gallery
Teen Night at Brier Creek
Fri., 6:15-8:30pmBrier Creek ParkFree
Durham Farmers’ Market
8 AM - 12 PMPavilion at Durham Central Park
Music & Arts Free Lesson
11:00 amUnknown VenueFree
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Showing 197 events in August 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead does this page look?
This page covers the current calendar month — August 2026 — grouped into four weeks. For the nearest seven days use the This Week page, and for Saturday and Sunday specifically use This Weekend.
Why does the month look sparse early on?
Many Triangle venues announce events only a few weeks out, so the later weeks of the month fill in over time. We add new events daily, so a page that looks light today usually has more by the time that week arrives.
How should I use the month view to plan ahead?
It's built for the bigger calendar decisions — school breaks, long weekends, birthdays, and festivals worth driving for. Skim by week, note the standouts, then come back to This Week closer to the date for the full detail.
Are these events spread across the whole Triangle?
Yes — events come from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding towns. Open any event for its exact venue and city so you can judge the drive before you commit.