Noteworthy Annual Events

A three-mile benefit wak to support public organizations, such as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, AIDS Service Agency of NC, Prostate Cancer Foundation, Breast Cancer Foundation, and many others.

An annual "fun run" to get everyone back into shape after the holidays.

Featuring floats, marching bands, horses, step teams and more.

A gala fundraiser including dinner, casino, band, and auction of wonderful items.

Yearly, artists host this event with local professional and non-professional artists participating nightly. The event is a family affair and boasts interactive programming, audience participation, and vendors. Final night January 1st is held at the Durham Armory, sponsored by the African American Dance Ensemble.

Live and silent auctions of artful gifts for the sweetheart, including decadent desserts and drinks.

Another of Durham's many film festivals, this one focuses on fiction, documentary and other short film styles that showcase this hard to define concept. According to their website, "Between terrifying normality and sublime fever dreams lies Strange Beauty...."

Events include a chili cook-off, Harley-Davidson motorcycle show, door prizes, and lots of food and fun for the whole family.

An annual event combining fun and fundraising to benefit hungry people throughout the world. Durham's event is the second largest CROP walk in the US.

Community-wide fundraiser, 5K run/walk/wheelchair-roll, and timed race benefit more than 80 nonprofit organizations.

An annual event honoring individuals who have excelled in the arts and historic preservation.

Walking tour of Downtown studios and galleries held in the spring and fall. The state's largest walking studio tour, celebrating the diverse art environment of Downtown Durham and encouraging exchange among artists and business owners, residents and visitors.

The largest Earth Day celebration in the Triangle.

Initiated at NCCU in 1990, this festival celebrates the jazz art form through professional and student performances and events over several days.

Exhibition and sale of Jewish-themed artwork. Sponsored by the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina, the show draws entries from artists across America.

Sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Durham, the event features tours of historic homes and buildings.

Annual SEEDS festival featuring performances, arts & crafts, baked goods & plant sale and fun!

The area's first cookoff sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International, featuring sampling and judging of a wide selection of tasty chili showcasing local restaurants and produce.

The longest running amateur golf tournament in North Carolina.

A fun-filled, educational and uplifting day that features musical entertainment, food, vendors, exhibitors and presentations on the origin and significance of Juneteenth.

Great summertime music series staged at various outdoor parks. FREE and open to the public.

Free concert series showcasing regional blues talent.

High school bands from around the Southeast compete for prizes.

Bring your pets to this celebration of all creatures and creations.

This high school tournament featuring Division I prospects and nationally ranked boys and girls teams has been held in Durham since 1997.

Featuring a mini-parade, food and craft vendors, live entertainment,, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, and more.