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The Triangle Event Guide – MLK Day Monday January 19th Edition
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a powerful day of reflection, service, celebration, and community across the Triangle. From marches and prayer breakfasts to volunteer opportunities, family activities, food deals, and evening entertainment, there’s something meaningful (and fun) happening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and beyond.
Below is your complete guide to MLK Day events across the Triangle.
🎉 All-Day Deals & Specials
National Popcorn Day at Cinemark
All Day | $5 | Cinemark (participating locations)
Bring your own bucket and fill it up for just $5 in celebration of National Popcorn Day.
Krispy Kreme MLK Day Doughnut Deal
All Day | Discounted | Krispy Kreme (multiple locations)
Buy a dozen doughnuts and get a dozen Original Glazed for just $1.
✊ MLK Day Ceremonies, Marches & Services
46th MLK Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM | FREE | Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Research Triangle Park
Hosted by the Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee, this longstanding tradition brings together faith and community leaders.
MLK Day National Day of Service – Apex
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE | John M. Brown Community Center, Apex
Fuquay-Varina MLK Day March & Celebration
9:00 AM | FREE | First Baptist Church, Fuquay-Varina
Durham MLK Committee March
10:30 AM | FREE | NC Mutual Building Plaza, Durham
46th Annual Martin Luther King Memorial March
11:00 AM | FREE | North Carolina State Capitol, Raleigh
46th Annual MLK Jr. Noon Ecumenical Service
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | FREE | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh
Durham MLK Community Rally & Program
12:00 PM | FREE | First Presbyterian Church, Durham
Durham MLK Committee Religious Service
6:00 PM | FREE | Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Durham
🌱 Volunteer & Day of Service Opportunities
MLK Outdoor Day of Service
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE | Stevens Nature Center, Hemlock Bluffs (Cary)
MLK Outdoor Day of Service
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | FREE | Good Hope Farm, Cary
MLK 5K Walk for Hope
10:00 AM | FREE | Mt. Zion Church, Cary
Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive & Community Celebration
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | FREE | Boxyard RTP
🏒 Sports, Social & Community Fun
Hockey Pre-Game & Tailgate: Hurricanes vs. Sabres
12:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh Brewing Company, Raleigh
EagleFest Photography Workshop
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | FREE | Jordan Lake Dam
Silent Reading Club
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | The Glass Jug Downtown Durham Taproom
Early Karaoke
6:00 PM | FREE | The Northside District
College Football Championship Watch Party (Sound On)
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM | FREE | The Williams House Craft Taproom, Cary
Cosmic Chuckles: Weekly Comedy Show
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Flying Saucer, Raleigh
Board Game Night
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham
Air Hockey Tournament
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Raleigh
Why MLK Day Matters in the TriangleMLK Day is more than a day off — it’s a Day On. Across the Triangle, communities gather to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service, faith, dialogue, and togetherness. Whether you’re volunteering, marching, worshiping, or simply spending time with family, these events reflect the spirit of unity that defines the region.
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The Triangle Event Guide Weekend January 16–18th Edition
Things to Do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Beyond
Looking for free and low-cost things to do in the Triangle this weekend? From MLK Day celebrations and cultural festivals to live music, art walks, markets, yoga, comedy, and family-friendly programs, the Triangle Event Guide – Weekend Edition has you covered.
This curated list highlights the best events happening across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, Hillsborough, Zebulon, and Mebane—with plenty of FREE options.
📅 Friday, January 16, 2026
Park Tales: Little Owl’s Snow
🕙 10:00–10:45 AM | FREE
📍 Historic Yates Mill County Park
Make Your Own Vision Board
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM | FREE
📍 Rumors, Chapel Hill
Third Friday Durham – Artist Reception (Jordan Abdur-Ra’off)
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | FREE
📍 Durham Visitor Info Center
Third Friday Art Opening – Anthony Garza Photography
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM | FREE
📍 Ment Beverage Co., Durham
Third Friday Durham – Art, Exhibits & Performances
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM | FREE
📍 Durham City Center
MLK Weekend in Apex: Black Authors Exhibit
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE
📍 Apex Senior Center
Bellydance Show & Open Dance Floor
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM | FREE
📍 Sophie’s Grill & Bar, Cary
Canes vs. Panthers Hockey Watch Party
🕡 6:30–10:00 PM | FREE
📍 Trophy on Maywood
Game Night
🕡 6:30 PM | FREE
📍 Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh
Open Mic, DJ Nights, Karaoke & Comedy
🕖–11:00 PM | FREE
📍 Carrboro, Durham, Cary & Raleigh
MLK Dreamfest: John Lewis – Good Trouble (Film Screening)
🕢 7:30 PM | FREE
📍 The Cary Theater
📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
MLK Unity March & Breakfast Reception
🕗 8:00 AM | FREE
📍 Apex First Baptist Church
National Day of Racial Healing
🕣 8:30–10:00 AM | FREE
📍 First Chronicles Community Church, Durham
Triangle MLK Holiday Kickoff – 46th Annual Wreath Laying
🕘 9:00–9:30 AM | FREE
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, Raleigh
Durham Craft Market
🕘 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | FREE
📍 Durham Central Park
Plant Swap
🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | FREE
📍 City of Raleigh Museum
New Capitol Tour: Greek & Roman Symbols
🕛 12:00 PM | FREE
📍 North Carolina State Capitol
North Carolina Vintage Bazaar
🕛 12:00–7:00 PM | $10
📍 NC State Fairgrounds
MLK Celebrations, Adoption Events, Chili Cook-Offs & Live Music
🕐 Afternoon–Evening | FREE
📍 Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Pittsboro, Wake Forest & Wendell
📅 Sunday, January 18, 2026
National Popcorn Day – BYO Bucket
🍿 All Day | $5
📍 Cinemark (participating locations)
Tết Vietnamese New Year Festival
🕙 10:00 AM–6:30 PM | $0–10
📍 NC State Fairgrounds
MLK Worship Services & Interfaith Events
🕚 Morning–Afternoon | FREE
📍 Apex, Cary, Durham & Raleigh
Artspace Open Studio
🕜 1:30–3:30 PM | FREE
📍 Artspace, Raleigh
When Community Gathers: MLK Day Celebration
🕒 3:00–6:00 PM | FREE
📍 John P. “Top” Greene Park
MLK Commemoration
🕒 3:00 PM | FREE
📍 Duke University Chapel
11th Annual MLK Jr. Speech Reenactment
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM | FREE
📍 Millbrook United Methodist Church, Raleigh
Live Music, Open Mics & Community Dinners
🕓–9:00 PM | FREE
📍 Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Wake County
Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Triangle
Whether you’re honoring MLK Day, exploring local art, enjoying live music, or looking for free things to do this weekend, the Triangle is packed with meaningful and fun experiences.
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