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10 upcoming events in Durham on our checked calendar, next up: Pumpkin Patch Express (Museum of Life and Science) (Oct 24); Mrs. Doubtfire (WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway, DPAC) (Oct 30); Boo! (Museum of Life and Science) (Oct 31).
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 21, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Durham This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Patch Express (Museum of Life and Science) | Oct 24-31: Weekends in October (hours not published) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| Mrs. Doubtfire (WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway, DPAC) | Oct 30-Nov 1 (not published) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $50 (+ tax) |
| Boo! (Museum of Life and Science) | Sat, Oct 31 (10 AM-3 PM) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
Upcoming Durham Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Patch Express (Museum of Life and Science) | Oct 24-31: Weekends in October (hours not published) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| Mrs. Doubtfire (WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway, DPAC) | Oct 30-Nov 1 (not published) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $50 (+ tax) |
| Boo! (Museum of Life and Science) | Sat, Oct 31 (10 AM-3 PM) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| Death Becomes Her (Broadway at DPAC) | Nov 10-15 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $55 plus tax (DPAC list) |
| 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil | Nov 25-Dec 6 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| The Bodyguard (Broadway at DPAC) | Dec 8-13 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list) |
| Mamma Mia! (Broadway at DPAC) | Dec 29-Jan 3, 2027 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | Tickets start at $50 plus tax (DPAC list) |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert | Jan 29-30 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| UNC men's basketball at Duke | Mon, Feb 8 (Mon 6:00 PM, TV ABC) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
| Bluey's Big Play | Feb 26-28 (Times not published on this page on the DPAC event list) | Durham · Triangle | See event page |
Durham Events by Month
- October 2026 3 in Durham
- November 2026 2 in Durham
- December 2026 2 in Durham
- January 2027 1 in Durham
- February 2027 2 in Durham
Venues in Durham
- Cameron Indoor Stadium Arena
- Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Performing Arts Center
More nearby: Triangle NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
State Parks in Durham County
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Eno River State Park Official page | Durham, Durham County · Triangle | Free day use |
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Durham (Triangle), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Lake State Recreation Area Official page | Wake Forest, Wake County · Triangle | Partly free (see the park page) Free most of year; per-vehicle entrance fee on certain days (amount not on park page) |
| Jordan Lake State Recreation Area Official page | Apex, Chatham County · Triangle | Partly free (see the park page) Free most of year; per-vehicle entrance fee on certain days (amount not on park page) |
| Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Official page | Henderson, Vance County · Triangle | Partly free (see the park page) Free most of year; per-vehicle entrance fee on certain days (amount not on park page) |
| Lower Haw River State Natural Area Official page | Pittsboro, Chatham County · Triangle | Not confirmed Not published |
| Medoc Mountain State Park Official page | Hollister, Halifax County · Triangle | Free day use |
| Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area Official page | Hillsborough, Orange County · Triangle | Free day use |
| Raven Rock State Park Official page | Lillington, Harnett County · Triangle | Free day use |
| William B. Umstead State Park Official page | Raleigh, Wake County · Triangle | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 27, 2026), read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Map of Places in Durham
Full calendar: Durham events by date, with the venues and parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Durham?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the state parks in the same county and region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and state parks we hold data for. Museums, gardens and landmarks will appear here once we have read their official pages; until then we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Triangle hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read; all rows are in the North Carolina events dataset with a checked date on every row.
- Park facts (hours, day-use cost, pet rule) were read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page; all rows are in the North Carolina state parks dataset.
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Things to Do in Durham”, itsnorthcarolina.com/destinations/durham/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.