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Every day in the Bull City, there’s a wide variety of events happening to help you get involved in our vibrant community. If you're already here or planning a trip, use our search function below to find events suited to all interests and ages.

Durham is home to many homegrown festivals and events that happen annually and are easy to plan a trip around. From beats to barbecue and everything in between, check out our seasonal events page to find the perfect time to visit the Bull City.

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Love Durham Closing Party in the Visitor Info Center

There's a lot to celebrate downtown this Third Friday! To celebrate the end of the Love Durham campaign, there will be a Love Durham Closing Party in the Visitor Info Center from 6-9pm. Programming includes: Complete the Love Durham Challenge to earn prizesLove Durham tattoo stationMajor the Bull coloring activationDJ DamolaMarket in our Visitor Info Center and hallway with 13 Love Durham businesses:Middle Of May ThriftThe Bean FlowerLittle Barb’s BakeryBoricua SoulEUtopia DesignBittergoodsThe Artisan Market at...

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The Great Gatsby Ballet by the World Ballet Company

Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company. See the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, an all-star creative team, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and lavish, groundbreaking sets. The original score evokes the energy and atmosphere of the 1920s.World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is a must-see feast for...

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The Monti GrandSLAM

An event eight months in the making, “The Monti GrandSLAM” pits regular season StorySLAM champions against each other with brand-new stories on an entirely new theme. Do not miss the championship event that everyone will be talking about.Eight storytellers. Five minutes per story. One GrandSLAM champion!

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Biscuits & Banjos Festival

GRAMMY & Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens’ new festival is dedicated to the celebration and exploration of Black music, art and culture in her home state of North Carolina. Biscuits & Banjos is a 3-day festival to exchange ideas, expand conversations, uplift traditions, and trace the musical and geographical connections of old time, country, Americana, folk, jazz and blues to highlight their complicated origins. The festival will champion Black artists and creators, offering robust musical...

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Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour

The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina

The close of the American Civil War with military surrenders at sites like Bennett Place assured the end of legal slavery in America. On the evening before the 160th anniversary of the Bennett Place surrender, join us as we commemorate and recognize the lives of over 330,000 North Carolinians enslaved during the Civil War. This program highlights experiences of enslaved and newly freed people through storytelling, music, and luminaries.

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Uneasy Peace: Bennett Place Surrender's 160th Anniversary

During our 160th Anniversary Program, Bennett Place State Historic Site explores the surrender and its impact on all North Carolinians. Join us to learn more about how veterans, civilians, and freedpeople alike experienced and thought about the end of the American Civil War and what would come next. The program features several costumed interpretation displays and performances.

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Civil War: Part 1 Airsoft Event

Ultimate Airsoft Event! Gear up and let the battle begin! For ages 8 and up.

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Bourbon Blending Class

Join Mystic Farm & Distillery for a professionally led course on the art and science of blending bourbon. The masterminds behind Mystic's excellent bourbon will lead you through blending your very own bottle! They hand select samples from 3 of their barrels to bring you the best tasting experience. Through the course, you will sample these bourbons individually and work with your instructor on identifying flavors and creating blends that are unique to you and...

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Festival for the Eno

Music: Over 60 artists on three stages. Juried Craft Show: artisans from throughout the Southeast.Food & Drink: Food trucks and vendors, craft beers, wines, seltzers and cider.More: Art and dance demonstrations, fun on the river! The EnoFest, presented annually by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. Parking is at Durham...

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Pauli Murray Center Open House

Pauli Murray's childhood home will be open to the public for anyone to drop in and explore. Members of the staff will be on site to answer... Details

Egg Hunt at West Point on the Eno

Egg hunters wanted at our 37th Annual Egg Hunt at West Point on the Eno. Children 0-12 will be divided into groups according to their age... Details

Panel Discussion Honoring Joyce Clayton Thorpe Nichols at Library Fest 2025

The Museum of Durham History is proud to present a special panel discussion (FREE and open to the public) honoring the legacy of Joyce... Details

Drop-In Make Your Own Body Fragrance

Bright Black invites you to a drop-in perfume making experience every Saturday, from 11a - 5p. Experiment with dope scents and great vibes,... Details

Love Durham Market

This outdoor market on American Tobacco Campus will feature local vendors such as: Bright Black Candle, Yours Durham, SEEDS, Master... Details

Crafternoons

Crafternoons - All day event. Free pint with purchase of craft box. Choose from a variety of craft packages available for all ages. Details

Free Wine Tasting

Sample a selection of wines from estate grown, family owned wineries from around the world. These tastings are educational, but also casual... Details

Triangle Vintage Market

This event is a vintage market taking place at Bull Mccabes in downtown Durham. There will be 12 vintage clothing vendors bringing 1000s of... Details

90s Party at Durty Bull!

Join a 90s throwback jam at Durty Bull Brewing along with their neighbors and friends at Sherlock's Glass and Dispensary. It'll be totally... Details

Opportunity Fair

The Emily K Center's Opportunity Fair is a free college and career fair, highlighting pathways through community college, trade school,... Details

Dog-Gone Egg Hunt

Don't let your canine companion miss out on this spring tradition! Bring your dog to Rock Quarry Park, where they will experience an egg... Details

Poetry Workshop with Erim Akpan

Dip your toes into writing poetry! In this fun hands-on workshop, you'll explore (and write!) a host of different types of poetry, draw... Details

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