Downtown Durham Blueprint: 2035
Join us for Downtown Future Fest, and get an update on the Downtown Durham Blueprint 2035!
January 23, 2025 • 4-7 p.m. at The Pickleback 2, 711 Rigsbee Ave.
Experience Downtown Durham
Need to Know
Feast
During Downtown Durham Feast, everyone is invited to dine and drink downtown, and enter to win a weekly drawing of gifts from downtown retailers, a night’s stay at a downtown hotel and a $100 SpendaBull, downtown’s e-gift card.
Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery Crawl
Come downtown for art, fun, shopping and dining on the Third Friday of every month from 6-9 p.m.
Give the Gift of Spendabull
Experience your favorite downtown Durham shops, restaurants, hotels and merchants with just one card – perfect for holiday gifts and more!
Hit Up These Hidden Patios
While many may know about most patios downtown, they might not have experienced the ones hiding in the nooks and crannies. We’ve dubbed them “hidden patios,” and we’ve compiled a list. Visit a hidden patio and enjoy downtown food and drinks al fresco!
Breakfast Bonanza
You know what they say, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Here are lots of delicious breakfast spots to choose from downtown. So pick a place, grab a bite and start your Bull City day off right!
Loving These Local Markets
Local markets are always happening all around downtown. Classic favorites are adding more hours, and new ones are popping up, too! Check out what the markets downtown have to offer!
Monday Munchies: What’s open on Mondays downtown?
Whether it’s finding something to eat for lunch, grabbing an afternoon drink or avoiding cooking dinner… maybe you’ve heard the comment or said to yourself, “Nothing’s open on Mondays in downtown!” But we’ve got the list, and there’s more than you think!
Black-Owned Businesses in Downtown Durham
Whether it’s grabbing a bite to eat at Boricua Soul, buying a new pair of earrings from Exotique or getting your teeth cleaned at Bull City Dental, visit one of these Black-owned or co-owned businesses to show your love and support all year round.
