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

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Are you Going to Eat that Pickle? (Party + Pickle Eating Contest & Pop Up)
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Durham · DSSOLVR Durham
Are you Going to Eat that Pickle? (Party + Pickle Eating Contest & Pop Up)
Sun, May 31, 1:00 PM
Durham · DSSOLVR Durham
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The Durham Reality Cafe - May 29th
Friday at 12:00 PM
Durham · Reality Ministries
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The Durham Reality Cafe - May 29th
Friday at 12:00 PM
Durham · Reality Ministries
"Stories of Summer" - The Upchurch Summer Showcase
Sun, Jun 7, 3:00 PM
Cary · The Upchurch
"Stories of Summer" - The Upchurch Summer Showcase
Sun, Jun 7, 3:00 PM
Cary · The Upchurch
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Friday Skip Day at Primrose
Fri, Jun 5, 12:00 PM
Durham · Primrose Bar and Lounge
Just added
Friday Skip Day at Primrose
Fri, Jun 5, 12:00 PM
Durham · Primrose Bar and Lounge
BullCity Boom & Bash Fourth of July Food Truck Rodeo
Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM
Durham · Durham Central Park
BullCity Boom & Bash Fourth of July Food Truck Rodeo
Sat, Jul 4, 3:00 PM
Durham · Durham Central Park
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Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 5 more
Durham · It's a Southern Thing - Ellis Crossings
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Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)
Thursday at 7:00 PM + 5 more
Durham · It's a Southern Thing - Ellis Crossings
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DSSOVLR Durham Bingo Night!
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 31 more
Durham · DSSOLVR Durham
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DSSOVLR Durham Bingo Night!
Wednesday at 7:00 PM + 31 more
Durham · DSSOLVR Durham
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karaoke party
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Durham · Red Crab Juicy Seafood
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karaoke party
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Durham · Red Crab Juicy Seafood
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Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event
Friday at 7:00 PM + 8 more
Durham · Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
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Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event
Friday at 7:00 PM + 8 more
Durham · Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
Almost full
Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
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Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day
Tue, Jun 2, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
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MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 30 more
Durham · Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom
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MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 30 more
Durham · Gizmo Brew Works - Durham Taproom
Men's Coffee Fellowship | Sip at Steve
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 PM
Hillsborough · Steve's Deli, Bakery & Cafe
Men's Coffee Fellowship | Sip at Steve
Sat, Jun 6, 12:00 PM
Hillsborough · Steve's Deli, Bakery & Cafe
Drafts of the Bull: Durham's Craft Beer & History Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 PM + 57 more
Durham · Brightleaf Square
Drafts of the Bull: Durham's Craft Beer & History Walking Tour
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00 PM + 57 more
Durham · Brightleaf Square
Almost full
Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois
Tue, Jul 7, 2:30 PM
Raleigh · North Regional Library
Almost full
Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois
Tue, Jul 7, 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
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
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food
Sun, Sep 13, 12:00 PM
Raleigh · Raleigh Brewing Company
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food
Sun, Sep 13, 12:00 PM
Raleigh · Raleigh Brewing Company
Almost full
Coffee and Conversations: Food Insecurity
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 AM
Raleigh · A Place at the Table
Almost full
Coffee and Conversations: Food Insecurity
Fri, Jun 12, 9:00 AM
Raleigh · A Place at the Table

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Are you Going to Eat that Pickle? (Party + Pickle Eating Contest & Pop Up)

The Durham Reality Cafe - May 29th

"Stories of Summer" - The Upchurch Summer Showcase

Friday Skip Day at Primrose

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MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM

DSSOVLR Durham Bingo Night!

karaoke party

Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)

Are you Going to Eat that Pickle? (Party + Pickle Eating Contest & Pop Up)

Are you Going to Eat that Pickle? (Party + Pickle Eating Contest & Pop Up)

The Durham Reality Cafe - May 29th

The Durham Reality Cafe - May 29th

"Stories of Summer" - The Upchurch Summer Showcase

"Stories of Summer" - The Upchurch Summer Showcase

Friday Skip Day at Primrose

Friday Skip Day at Primrose

BullCity Boom & Bash Fourth of July Food Truck Rodeo

BullCity Boom & Bash Fourth of July Food Truck Rodeo

Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)

Trivia Night Every Thursday (FREE!)

DSSOVLR Durham Bingo Night!

DSSOVLR Durham Bingo Night!

karaoke party

karaoke party

Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

Friday Video Game Night - Moon Dog Meadery Free Event

Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl Day

MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM

MUSIC BINGO AT GIZMO DURHAM

Men's Coffee Fellowship | Sip at Steve

Men's Coffee Fellowship | Sip at Steve

Drafts of the Bull: Durham's Craft Beer & History Walking Tour

Drafts of the Bull: Durham's Craft Beer & History Walking Tour

Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois

Zoe Bakes Cakes by Zoe Francois

Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich

Pie Academy by Ken Haedrich

More Than Cake by Natasha Pickowicz

More Than Cake by Natasha Pickowicz

Sweet Enough by Alison Roman

Sweet Enough by Alison Roman

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food

Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026: Raleigh’s Taste of Latin American Food

Coffee and Conversations: Food Insecurity

Coffee and Conversations: Food Insecurity

Things to do around Durham

Trends in Durham

1. Mothers day

2. Memorial day weekend

3. Comedy shows

4. Cinco de mayo party

5. Live music

6. Mothers day brunch

7. Club rdu

8. Speed dating events

9. Jazz

10. Job fairs

11. Durham nc

12. Day party

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