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Durham, NC is considered to be a "unique mix of rich history, pioneering achievements, and diverse culture". Durham has received many accolades including being one of the "Top Five Best Places to Live", the "Tastiest Town in the South" and the "Best Place to Retire". The Durham Performing Arts Center was ranked the "#2 Most Attended Theater in the US". The Durham Hotel restaurant was recognized as one of "America's Best New Restaurants".
Durham Community Events
The Discover Durham Community Calendar includes thousands of events that are held in each year.
The Discover Durham Community Calendar includes thousands of events that are held in each year.
Durham Community Organizations
These are just some of many wonderful organizations that provide opportunities for Durham residents to get engaged in the community.
Discover Durham: www.discoverdurham.com
Discover Durham leads the strategic economic and cultural development of the city and county, related to people who visit Durham. To receive information about Durham activities and resources stop by its Visitor Information Center which provides insight into Durham's history and future. Location: 212 W Main Street, City Center.
Durham Central Park: www.durhamcentralpark.org
Durham Central Park is a city owned park that is managed, developed and sustained by DCP, Inc, a non-profit organization. Events are regularly held at the park including Food Truck Rodeos, concerts, festivals and outdoor films. Location: 501 Foster Street.
Durham County Library: www.durhamcountylibrary.org
The mission of Durham County Library is to encourage Discovery, connect the Community and lead in Literacy. The library has seven branches. It hosts many free educational and community programs which include kids activities, computer workshops, online classes, lectures, arts & craft projects and special performances.
Durham Craft Market: www.durhamcraftmarket.com
The Durham Craft Market is a weekly, open-air market held at Durham Central Park that displays one-of-a-kind, handmade, local arts and crafts. There are free demonstrations on the third Saturday of each month. from April - November from 8am - Noon. Location: 502 Foster Street.
Durham Farmers Market: www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
At Durham Central Park, every Saturday year-round (8am - Noon), and Wednesdays (3pm - 6pm) April-October, the market offers the freshest, best selection of local vegetables, meats, cheeses and eggs and a wide variety of cut flowers, potted plants, medicinal herbs and handmade crafts. Location: 501 Foster Street.
Durham Open Space and Trials Commission: www.bikewalkdurham.org
The Durham Open Space and Trails Commission is an advisory board whose mission is to foster the wise use of Durham, North Carolina's natural resources while involving and educating all segments of the Durham Community. Its website provides maps of trails and open spaces in Durham County.
Durham Parks & Recreation: www.durhamnc.gov
Durham Parks and Recreation connects the community to wellness, the outdoors, and lifelong learning. DPR manages 1,800 acres of parkland, 68 parks, 2 heritage parks, 2 city lakes, 9 recreation centers, 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, 5 special use facilities, 29 miles of paved trails and 56 playgrounds. Location: 400 Cleveland Street
Eno River Association: www.enoriver.org
The Eno River Association is a conservation organization whose mission is to conserve and protect the natural, cultural and historic resources of the Eno River basin. It hosts special events throughout the year including Festival for the Eno, Eno River Run, JamborEno and New Year's Day Hike. Location: 6101 Cole Mill Rd
Keep Durham Beautiful: www.keepdurhambeautiful.org
Keep Durham Beautiful works in partnership with the City of Durham’ and the County of Durham to bring private businesses, citizens and community organizations together to conserve and enhance the appearance and environment of Durham through cleanup events, beautification projects and educational activities.
Museum of Durham History: www.museumofdurhamhistory.org
The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. Location: 500 West Main Street
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University: www.nasher.duke.edu
The Musuem is dedicated to an innovative approach, and presents collections, exhibitions, publications, and programs that attain the highest level of artistic excellence, stimulate intellectual discourse and enrich individual lives. Museum events include lectures, concerts, tours, art studios and family fun days. Location: 2001 Campus Drive.
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science: www.lifeandscience.org
This interactive science park includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. There are 84-acres of outdoor exhibits and over 60 species of live animals. Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue.
Open Durham: www.opendurham.org
Open Durham is a highly interlinked archive/inventory of information about people, places, and history in Durham.
Preservation Durham: www.preservationdurham.org
Preservation Durham’s mission is to protect Durham’s historic assets through action, advocacy and education. It offers free walking and biking tours on Saturdays from April - November. Topics include Civil Rights History, Murals, Architecture & the Urban Landscape and Tobacco History. Location: 115 Market Street, #221
South Durham Farmers Market: www.southdurhamfarmersmarket.org
Durham's farmers provide delicious and healthy food grown in a way that sustains and enriches the local environment. There are breakfast coffee and pastries, local music, and a popular Kids’ Tent.. Year-round, Saturdays, 8pm - Noon. Greenwood Shopping Center, Location: 5410 NC Highway 55
Triangle Land Conservatory - Horton Grove Nature Preserve: www.triangleland.org
TLC strives to create a healthier and more vibrant Triangle region where wild and working lands are protected and everyone has access to open space, clean water, and local food. Horton Grove Nature Preserve in Durham County is 708 acres and is TLC's largest public preserve. It has are 8 miles of trails. Location: 7360 Jock Road, Bahama
Discover Durham leads the strategic economic and cultural development of the city and county, related to people who visit Durham. To receive information about Durham activities and resources stop by its Visitor Information Center which provides insight into Durham's history and future. Location: 212 W Main Street, City Center.
Durham Central Park: www.durhamcentralpark.org
Durham Central Park is a city owned park that is managed, developed and sustained by DCP, Inc, a non-profit organization. Events are regularly held at the park including Food Truck Rodeos, concerts, festivals and outdoor films. Location: 501 Foster Street.
Durham County Library: www.durhamcountylibrary.org
The mission of Durham County Library is to encourage Discovery, connect the Community and lead in Literacy. The library has seven branches. It hosts many free educational and community programs which include kids activities, computer workshops, online classes, lectures, arts & craft projects and special performances.
Durham Craft Market: www.durhamcraftmarket.com
The Durham Craft Market is a weekly, open-air market held at Durham Central Park that displays one-of-a-kind, handmade, local arts and crafts. There are free demonstrations on the third Saturday of each month. from April - November from 8am - Noon. Location: 502 Foster Street.
Durham Farmers Market: www.durhamfarmersmarket.com
At Durham Central Park, every Saturday year-round (8am - Noon), and Wednesdays (3pm - 6pm) April-October, the market offers the freshest, best selection of local vegetables, meats, cheeses and eggs and a wide variety of cut flowers, potted plants, medicinal herbs and handmade crafts. Location: 501 Foster Street.
Durham Open Space and Trials Commission: www.bikewalkdurham.org
The Durham Open Space and Trails Commission is an advisory board whose mission is to foster the wise use of Durham, North Carolina's natural resources while involving and educating all segments of the Durham Community. Its website provides maps of trails and open spaces in Durham County.
Durham Parks & Recreation: www.durhamnc.gov
Durham Parks and Recreation connects the community to wellness, the outdoors, and lifelong learning. DPR manages 1,800 acres of parkland, 68 parks, 2 heritage parks, 2 city lakes, 9 recreation centers, 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools, 5 special use facilities, 29 miles of paved trails and 56 playgrounds. Location: 400 Cleveland Street
Eno River Association: www.enoriver.org
The Eno River Association is a conservation organization whose mission is to conserve and protect the natural, cultural and historic resources of the Eno River basin. It hosts special events throughout the year including Festival for the Eno, Eno River Run, JamborEno and New Year's Day Hike. Location: 6101 Cole Mill Rd
Keep Durham Beautiful: www.keepdurhambeautiful.org
Keep Durham Beautiful works in partnership with the City of Durham’ and the County of Durham to bring private businesses, citizens and community organizations together to conserve and enhance the appearance and environment of Durham through cleanup events, beautification projects and educational activities.
Museum of Durham History: www.museumofdurhamhistory.org
The Museum of Durham History is a 21st-century museum that uses stories about people, places and things to foster curiosity, encourage further inquiry, and promote an understanding of diverse perspectives about the Durham community and its history. Location: 500 West Main Street
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University: www.nasher.duke.edu
The Musuem is dedicated to an innovative approach, and presents collections, exhibitions, publications, and programs that attain the highest level of artistic excellence, stimulate intellectual discourse and enrich individual lives. Museum events include lectures, concerts, tours, art studios and family fun days. Location: 2001 Campus Drive.
North Carolina Museum of Life and Science: www.lifeandscience.org
This interactive science park includes a two-story science center, a large butterfly conservatory and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. There are 84-acres of outdoor exhibits and over 60 species of live animals. Location: 433 W. Murray Avenue.
Open Durham: www.opendurham.org
Open Durham is a highly interlinked archive/inventory of information about people, places, and history in Durham.
Preservation Durham: www.preservationdurham.org
Preservation Durham’s mission is to protect Durham’s historic assets through action, advocacy and education. It offers free walking and biking tours on Saturdays from April - November. Topics include Civil Rights History, Murals, Architecture & the Urban Landscape and Tobacco History. Location: 115 Market Street, #221
South Durham Farmers Market: www.southdurhamfarmersmarket.org
Durham's farmers provide delicious and healthy food grown in a way that sustains and enriches the local environment. There are breakfast coffee and pastries, local music, and a popular Kids’ Tent.. Year-round, Saturdays, 8pm - Noon. Greenwood Shopping Center, Location: 5410 NC Highway 55
Triangle Land Conservatory - Horton Grove Nature Preserve: www.triangleland.org
TLC strives to create a healthier and more vibrant Triangle region where wild and working lands are protected and everyone has access to open space, clean water, and local food. Horton Grove Nature Preserve in Durham County is 708 acres and is TLC's largest public preserve. It has are 8 miles of trails. Location: 7360 Jock Road, Bahama
