Non-profit & Volunteering in the Triangle

Upcoming non-profit & volunteering events across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the towns around them.

Sunday, October 11

• 38th Annual Thad & Alice Eure Walk for Hope & Festival Sunday, October 11 · 8 AM–2 PM Angus Barn, Raleigh · $5 – $85
• FlushFest 2026 Sunday, October 11 · 1 PM–9 PM eno river brewing, Hillsborough

Tuesday, October 13

• Over 50 Crowd Tuesday, October 13 · 10 AM–11 AM East Regional Library, Durham · Free

Thursday, October 15

• Hope in Holly Springs: Domestic Violence Awareness Event Thursday, October 15 · 6:30 PM–8 PM 300 W Ballentine Street, Holly Springs
• Monthly Soup Swap Thursday, October 15 · 6:30 PM The Daily Beer Bar, Durham · Free
• Joy, Grief, & Motherhood Thursday, October 15 · 7 PM–9 PM Cheeni, Durham · $100
• Burnouts and Brews: Teacher Happy Hour! Thursday, October 15 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham · Free

Saturday, October 17

• WHUP Presents: “Rip Roaring Revenge” Saturday, October 17 · 8 AM–5 PM the colonial inn, Hillsborough · $100
• Brewing HOPE Saturday, October 17 · 9 AM–10:30 AM Lake Johnson Waterfront Center, Raleigh · Free
• Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park Saturday, October 17 · 9:30 AM–12 PM Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill · Free
• Resource Fair @ Stanford L. Warren Branch Library // Feria de Recursos @ Biblioteca sucursal Stanford L. Warren Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–3 PM Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, Durham · Free
• Ricci Rescues in the Park by Ricci Law Firm Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–1 PM Midtown Park, North Hills, Raleigh · FREE
• Serve & Support: Rally for Early Years Pickleball Fundraising Tournament Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–5 PM Ephesus Park, Chapel Hill
• The Exhale for Educators Saturday, October 17 · 10 AM–12 PM Carolina Friends School, Durham · $25
• Fall Community Plant Swap Saturday, October 17 · 1 PM–3 PM Main Library, Durham · Free
• Find Your Forever Friend Adoption Event at Dingo Dog Brewing Co. Saturday, October 17 · 1 PM–3 PM Dingo Dog Brewing, Carrboro · Free
• Track or Treat at New Hope Valley Railway Saturday, October 17 · 1:30 PM–9 PM New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill, NC · $2 – $18.61
• Peak Resilience: A Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention Saturday, October 17 · 2 PM–5 PM 63 Hunter Street, Apex
• Seed Packing Party! Saturday, October 17 · 3 PM–4 PM North Regional Library, Durham · Free
• Pour With Purpose Benefit for Ronald McDonald House Saturday, October 17 · 4 PM–8 PM Mystic Farm & Distillery · $60 – $125
• ‘Rip-Roaring Revenge’ Interactive Mystery Dinner Presented by WHUP Saturday, October 17 · 5:30 PM–9 PM The Colonial Inn, Hillsborough · $100
• El Futuro’s 6th Art Auction & Fundraiser: Expresiones Saturday, October 17 · 6 PM–10 PM Bay 7, American Tobacco Campus, Durham, NC · $150
• Time Warp: Bringing Back the Funk & Groove of the 1970s Saturday, October 17 · 6:30 PM–11 PM City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh NC · $50 – $100
• "On The Bench" Community Workshop – Help us Build Benches for Durham Bus Stops Saturday, October 17 The Bull City Woodshop, Durham · Free
• Bullhorn Fest Saturday, October 17 Shadowbox Studio, Durham · Free

Sunday, October 18

• Howl at the Hill Ruff Run Sunday, October 18 · 8 AM–10 AM Carolina North Forest, 122 Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, Chapel Hill · $25
• Pickleball & Tennis Mixer Benefiting Harper’s Home Sunday, October 18 · 3 PM–5 PM Duke Faculty Club, Durham · $65

Monday, October 19

• HERO Golf Classic (Community Event) Monday, October 19 · 7 AM–5 PM 2004 Green Oaks Pkwy, Holly Springs

Tuesday, October 20

• Over 50 Crowd Tuesday, October 20 · 10 AM–11 AM East Regional Library, Durham · Free
• Pints & Pups Adoption Event Tuesday, October 20 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham · Free

Wednesday, October 21

• Apex Stands United Against Hate Wednesday, October 21 · 5 PM–8 PM 2600 Evans Rd, Apex
• Real Talk!!! Community Conversation about Health Wednesday, October 21 · 6 PM–7:30 PM Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, Durham · Free

Thursday, October 22

• NC State Fair - Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day Thursday, October 22 N.C. State Fairgrounds, Raleigh · Free

Friday, October 23

• Race The Badge Friday, October 23 · 4 PM–8 PM Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, Durham · Free
• Track or Treat at New Hope Valley Railway Friday, October 23 · 4:30 PM–9 PM New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill, NC · $2 – $18.61

Saturday, October 24

• MMAHR Pup-kin Fall Event Saturday, October 24 · 11 AM–2 PM Mitchell Mill Animal Hospital, Raleigh · Free
• PoeFest Community Festival Saturday, October 24 · 1 PM–4 PM Poe Center for Health Education, Raleigh · Free
• Track or Treat at New Hope Valley Railway Saturday, October 24 · 1:30 PM–9 PM New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill, NC · $2 – $18.61
• Suzie and Sadie’s Halloween Bash: A Dog Party at Dingo Dog Brewing Co. Saturday, October 24 · 2 PM–6 PM Dingo Dog Brewing, Carrboro · Free
• Snow Approach Foundation Annual Celebration Gala Saturday, October 24 · 5 PM–9 PM Snow Approach Foundation, Hillsborough
• Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival Saturday, October 24 SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill

Sunday, October 25

• Chapel Hill Biscuit Festival Sunday, October 25 SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill

Friday, October 30

• CosPaws for a Cause: Pet Costume Contest & Fundraiser Friday, October 30 · 4 PM–6 PM Forest Hills Park Durham, Durham · Free – $15

Saturday, October 31

• Duke Forest choose your own distance community run! Saturday, October 31 Bull City Beer Runners, Durham · Free

Thursday, November 5

• NC Farmers Appreciation Day 2026 Thursday, November 5 · 11 AM–2 PM The Pit, Chapel Hill
• Families Moving Forward CFC Annual Gala and Live Auction Thursday, November 5 · 6 PM–9:30 PM The Cookery · $200
• The Ritual of Belonging: 35 Years of the Friday Center Thursday, November 5 · 6:30 PM–8:45 PM William and Ida Friday Center, Chapel Hill

Saturday, November 7

• Death Faire Saturday, November 7 · 11 AM–5 PM
• ABO 80’s Double Feature for Disability Awareness: Celebrating 100 Years of Durham Athletic Park (DAP) Saturday, November 7 · 12 PM–4 PM Historic Durham Athletic Park, Durham
• Rawleigh Oyster Fest at Raleigh Iron Works Saturday, November 7 · 1 PM–5 PM Raleigh Iron Works, Raleigh · $100 – $150
• Volunteer Opportunities for Global Poverty Saturday, November 7 · 2 PM–2:30 PM Chapel Hill Public Library · Free
• Home for the Holidays Saturday, November 7 · 5:30 PM–10 PM Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham · Free

Sunday, November 8

• 2026 Funkraiser Sunday, November 8 · 3 PM–8 PM The Pavilion at the Angus Barn, Raleigh · $225

Tuesday, November 10

• Veterans Brunch Tuesday, November 10 · 11 AM–1 PM John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

Wednesday, November 11

• Veterans Day at New Hope Valley Railway Wednesday, November 11 · 10 AM–12 PM New Hope Valley Railway, New Hill, NC

Saturday, November 14

• An Afternoon of Vaudeville Art: A Unique Drawing Event Saturday, November 14 · 10:30 AM–1 PM Snow Approach Foundation, Hillsborough
• Second Saturday Plant Swap at Durham Beer Garden Saturday, November 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM Durham Beer Garden, Durham · Free
• Mountains to Sea Showcase Saturday, November 14 Glass Jug RTP, Durham · Free

Tuesday, November 17

• Pints & Pups Adoption Event Tuesday, November 17 Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham · Free

Saturday, November 21

• 17th Annual Trail Run/Walk at Chestnut Ridge Saturday, November 21 · 9 AM–12 PM Camp Chestnut Ridge, Efland
• Volunteer Workday in Pritchard Park Saturday, November 21 · 9:30 AM–12 PM Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill · Free

Thursday, December 3

• Holiday Carolina Blood Drive Thursday, December 3 · 7:30 AM–2:30 PM Fetzer Hall, Chapel Hill

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