Old West Durham is the kind of neighborhood where front porches still get used for their intended purpose — hanging out and talking to your neighbors. Tree-lined streets, a tight-knit community, and a packed calendar of beloved events like Porchfest, West Fest, and Night of Lights make OWD a place people are proud to call home. We're a diverse mix of families, students, musicians, artists, professionals, and plenty of dogs. Everyone is welcome here. Come for the community, stay for the vibes — and get ready to Mill Hill and chill.

NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Bi-Monthly Board Meetings

Evening of the fourth Thursday of January, March, May, July,
September and November

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Bull City Commons. A reminder is sent to the neighborhood listserv before each meeting. In alternate months, we also hold informal gatherings at select locations to discuss event planning, neighborhood issues, and other topics of interest.

Whether you have something to bring to the table or are simply curious about getting involved,
we welcome you to join us!

Monthly Happy Hours

Join us the first Tuesday of every month for the OWD Neighborhood Happy Hour — a laid-back, family-friendly gathering where everyone is welcome. Each month we pick a local Old West Durham business to host, spreading good cheer and good business to the places that make our neighborhood great. Past spots have included Jeans by the Sea, Hunk Dory Record Shop, Hops & Flower, and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and we stay until the conversation runs out (so, never).

Bring your neighbors, bring your friends, and come crack a cold West Durham. Check the listserv for details on the next happy hour.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

From curb alerts to neighborhood news to lost dogs to block parties, stay connected with your neighbors in Old West Durham by joining the conversation through the Listserv and Parade Newsletter.

Connect

NEW NEWSLETTER

Out of an interest in being more efficient at sharing info about events, sales, gatherings, and more, we are in the process of building a new neighborhood email newsletter. The email will be a monthly notification.

If you are interested in receiving it, simply sign up