Free things to do this weekend in and around Research Triangle
Research Triangle's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)
Live Animal Feeding: Ocean Habitat - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:45am - 11:00am
Story Time at the Museum - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences - 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, USA, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:30am & 11:30am
2026 Summer Concert Series at Fred Fletcher Park - Fred Fletcher Park - Fred Fletcher Park, Clay Street, Raleigh, NC, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 6pm - 8pm
Stream Exploration - Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park - Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park, Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:30am - 12pm
Holly Springs Farmers Market - Holly Springs Farmers Market - 300 West Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8am - 12pm
SuperFun Saturdays at Halle Cultural Arts Center - Halle Cultural Arts Center - Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Movie Night Series at Downtown Cary Park - Downtown Cary Park - Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, See website for details
Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park - E. Carroll Joyner Park - E. Carroll Joyner Park, Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, See website for details
Book Harvest's Summer Block Party - Book Harvest - Durham, NC - Book Harvest - Durham Central Park, Foster Street, Durham, NC, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 3pm - 6pm
Durham Black Farmers' Market - Durham Black Farmers' Market - Durham Technical Community College, East Lawson Street, Durham, NC, USA, Sunday, July 19, 2026, 1pm - 4pm
Playdate with Nature - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville, South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Nature Storytime - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville - North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville, South Madison Street, Whiteville, NC, USA, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:30am - 11:00am
Summer Outdoor Markets at Millstone Creek Orchards - Millstone Creek Orchards - Millstone Creek Orchards, Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316, United States, Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Kids Exchange Consignment Sale - Kids Exchange Consignment Sale - NC State Fairgrounds: Graham Building, Raleigh, NC, USA, Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, starting at 9:00am
Virtual Class: Happy Holidays, Texas - Bullock Texas State History Museum - Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00am - 10:45am
Virtual Class: Saving La Belle - Bullock Texas State History Museum - Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States, Friday, July 17, 2026, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids Bowl Free - Kids Bowl Free - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, July 17, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, See website for details