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.

Thu, Oct 1

Discovery Drop-In & Storytime

Discovery Drop-In & Storytime at Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden

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

Free5–12 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

Meet the Keepers

Meet beekeepers and care for chickens and edible plants at Duke Gardens.

1:00 PM Duke Gardens – Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, Durham

Free2–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

Walk on the Wild Side

Guided nature walk through Duke Gardens' native plant collection.

11:00 AM Duke Gardens – Gatehouse Entrance to Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, Durham

$10+0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 2

Davide De Pierro

Davide De Pierro at Carolina Theatre - Durham

7:30 PM Carolina Theatre - Durham, Durham

16–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour at DPAC

5:00 PM DPAC, Durham

13–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs at Carolina Theatre - Durham

8:00 PM Carolina Theatre - Durham, Durham

13–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. Campbell Fighting Camels Football

College football game: NC Central Eagles vs. Campbell Fighting Camels.

O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Oct 3

Japanese Tea Gathering: Kanna-zuki -1st seating

Experience Japanese tea ceremony at Duke Gardens with a tea master and local practitioners.

11:45 AM Onsite at Duke Gardens – directions to follow, Durham

$68+5–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Oct 7

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band at Carolina Theatre - Durham

8:00 PM Carolina Theatre - Durham, Durham

13–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 8

Good Moon Festival VIP Weekend Pass

Multi-day country music festival with top touring acts—great for families who love live music.

DPAC, Durham

8–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 8

Duke Blue Devils Mens Basketball vs. Belmont Bruins Mens Basketball

Duke Blue Devils basketball—a college sports spectacle families can enjoy at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 8

GOOD MOON Presents Sylvan Esso

GOOD MOON Presents Sylvan Esso at DPAC

7:00 PM DPAC, Durham

10–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 9

Duke University Blue Devils Baseball vs. East Carolina Baseball

College baseball: Duke Blue Devils vs. East Carolina at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

6:00 PM Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 9

GOOD MOON Presents Tyler Childers

GOOD MOON Presents Tyler Childers at DPAC

7:00 PM DPAC, Durham

13–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 10

North Carolina Central Eagles Football vs. William and Mary Tribe Football

NC Central Eagles football vs. William and Mary Tribe.

O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium, Durham

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Oct 11

Climate Up Close

Climate Up Close at Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center

2:00 PM Duke Gardens–Pelham-Cullen Classroom in the Barnes Welcome Center, Durham

Free5–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Grammy-winning jazz musician Trombone Shorty performs at Carolina Theatre in Durham.

8:00 PM Carolina Theatre - Durham, Durham

10–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

Contemporary musical about reconnecting with an estranged friend.

7:30 PM DPAC, Durham

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 14

Botany Spotlight: Meet the Meat Eaters—Carnivorous Plants

Learn about carnivorous plants from a Duke biology professor at Duke Gardens.

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

$28+4–18 yrsIndoor