Things to do in Durham

Durham is the seat of Durham County and a Research Triangle hub, known for the Museum of Life and Science and the Durham Bulls ballpark. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Durham, North Carolina.

Sat, Nov 14

Woody Ethnobotany

Woody Ethnobotany at Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center

1:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham

$48+6–18 yrs

Sun, Nov 15

Duke Blue Devils Womens Basketball vs. Marshall Thundering Herd Womens Basketball

Duke Blue Devils women's basketball vs. Marshall at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

3:00 PM Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Nov 15

Cultivating Capacity: Plant Meditation and Sculpture

Cultivating Capacity: Plant Meditation and Sculpture at Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center

1:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham

$44+5–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 16

North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons Mens Bask

NC Central Eagles take on Virginia University of Lynchburg in college basketball.

7:00 PM McDougald-McLendon Arena, Durham

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

The Story of Stone in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum

The Story of Stone in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum at Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center

10:00 AM Duke Gardens–Barnes Welcome Center, Durham

$22+5–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Mens Basketball

Duke men's basketball faces Illinois in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

7:00 PM Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON

BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON at DPAC

7:30 PM DPAC, Durham

12–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Midday Meader

Midday Meader at Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow

12:15 PM Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow, Durham

Free0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

A magical Christmas ballet celebrating the timeless Nutcracker story.

7:00 PM DPAC, Durham

4–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

Outdoor storytimes & nature activities in Duke Gardens every Thursday.

10:00 AM Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, Durham

Free0–5 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Nov 19

Duke Blue Devils Womens Basketball vs. Fordham Rams Womens Basketball

Duke women's basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham.

11:00 AM Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Please Don't Destroy

Please Don't Destroy: Live at Carolina Theatre - Durham

8:00 PM Carolina Theatre - Durham, Durham

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

Duke Blue Devils Football vs. Clemson Tigers Football

Watch Duke take on Clemson in college football at Wallace Wade Stadium.

7:30 PM Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Nov 20

Triangle Orchid Society Fall for Orchids Show

Free orchid show with hundreds of blooming plants, expert talks, and orchids for sale at Duke Gardens.

1:00 PM Sarah P. Duke Gardens – Doris Duke Center, Durham

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 21

A World of Weird and Wonderful Plants: Duke Research Greenhouse Tour

Guided tour of Duke's research greenhouse showcasing amazing plants from around the world.

10:00 AM Duke Research Greenhouse–Directions to Follow, Durham

$30+4–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. Morgan State Bears Football

North Carolina Central Eagles face Morgan State Bears in college football.

O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Nov 23

North Carolina Central Eagles Mens Basketball vs. Carolina University Bruins Mens Basketball

NC Central Eagles vs. Carolina University Bruins college basketball matchup.

7:30 PM McDougald-McLendon Arena, Durham

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 25

'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil's acrobatic holiday spectacular at DPAC Durham.

7:30 PM DPAC, Durham

5–18 yrsIndoor