Durham Geek and Grub Market (Holiday Nightmare Edition)

Get ready for a spooky-festive celebration that blends the best of Halloween and Christmas! This free event brings together over 40 vendors selling geeky goods alongside food trucks serving up meals and a special Geek Tavern offering themed non-alcoholic drinks. Kids can jump into a scavenger hunt by finding eight "Holiday Gambits" throughout the space and returning to headquarters to claim a prize, or grab a free goodie from the treasure chest at check-in. Special guests and dark-themed activities add to the fun atmosphere throughout the afternoon. The Durham Armory is fully accessible and welcomes families of all ages. Parking is easy with free street parking on weekends and nearby paid garage options available. If you want to scope out vendors ahead of time, the organizers share a complete vendor list and map ten days before the event on their website. Service dogs are welcome to attend. This four-hour event runs from noon to 4 PM and costs nothing to enter—just show up and enjoy the holiday fun with a creepy twist!