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Durham Geek and Grub Market: Holiday Nightmare Edition

Come out and join us for the HOLIDAY NIGHTMARE Edition of the Geek and Grub Market at the Durham Armory! This fun and FREE event features 40+ geektastic vendors, food trucks, special guests and fun activities. Begin your adventure at our check-in desk at the main entrance of the building, where little geeks can receive a free goodie from our treasure chest or find out how to participate in our free scavenger hunt. Refresh at our Geek Tavern with a selection of non-alcoholic geektastic beverages.

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
EVENT FAQs

Do I need a ticket for Entry?

  • No ticket required for this fantasy journey!
Where do I Park?
  • There is tons of street parking (free on weekends) and paid parking in nearby garages.

Will there be food and drinks?

  • There will be food trucks plus there will be non-alcoholic themed mocktails at our indoor Geek Tavern.

Is this event handicapped accessible?

  • Absolutely! The event is fully accessible!
How Does the Scavenger Hunt Work?
  • Find 8 of our Holiday Gambits and return to the HQ Desk to win a prize!
Can We View Vendors Ahead of Time?
  • Yes! Ten days before our event, simply visit our website to view the vendor list and map before the event.
Are Pets Welcome at this Event?
  • Only service dogs will be able to attend this event. 
Durham Armory, Foster Street, Durham, NC, USA

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.

Location:

Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa Street
Raleigh, NC, 27604
United States
Contact name: 
Erin Dunphy Dean
Dates: 
12/06/2026
Time: 
12 pm - 4 pm