5 things to do in Durham, NC — Saturday, August 29, 2026
Picked each day from verified Durham-area event calendars. Every listing links back to the organizer.
This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.
Chill Act Expo
Community at Durham Convention Center, starting 11 a.m.
CHILL ACT North Carolina is a free nonprofit family expo that brings together autism and special-needs resources, homeschool and educational programs, therapy providers, nonprofits and children’s activities. Families ca…
Details from the organizerThe Long Exhale | A Group Exhibition
Community at 5 Points Gallery @ 109 E. Chapel Hill St., starting 1 p.m.
5 Points Gallery is pleased to present “The Long Exhale,” bringing together work by the 10 artists of 5 Points Gallery. As the pace of summer begins to soften, “The Long Exhale” invites visitors to pause, look closely a…
Details from the organizerDowntown Durham Historian-Guided Tour
Community at Lucky Strike Tower, starting 2 p.m.
The history of Durham is hidden beneath your feet! Join on a tour of the history of Downtown Durham, from the Tobacco District to Five Points to the Carolina Theater – hosted by an experienced walking tour guide and loc…
Details from the organizerR&B In The Ballpark
Community at Historic Durham Athletic Park, starting 4 p.m.
R&B In The Ballpark comes to Historic Durham Athletic Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring Grammy-nominated R&B singer Carl Thomas and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele. Hosted by Brian Dawson, the fest…
Details from the organizerMettlesome's 10th Anniversary Weekend
Community at Mettlesome Theater, starting 4:30 p.m.
Strap in, voyagers, cause it’s time to party! Mettlesome Theatre is celebrating ten years of comedy born and raised right here in Durham with two full weekends of improv teams, independent comedy faves, regional comedy…
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