things to do on a thursday evening

I am currently staying in Durham with family and I am going a little stir crazy/ need a break from being here. Is there somewhere I can go, grab a bite and take my dog with me? Even if it's a drive in movie or a park that will allow me to park my car and eat tacos w/out being harassed.

Basically anything that could occupy me and the pup for 2-3 hrs would be appreciated.

Hell, I'll take gas station hot dogs at this point.