Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The 6th annual Taste of China festival returns to Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, Nov 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and all-ages, it brings 80+ vendors and 400 performers to the seven-acre park, with dumplings, bao buns and skewers among the recommended eats.
A community day party with live DJ, food trucks, shopping, dancing and photo ops to celebrate breast cancer awareness.
An immersive courtroom drama where the audience sits in the jury box, listens to testimonies, cross-examines witnesses and votes on the verdict, with the case 'The Deadly Boat Ride'.
A beginner-friendly urban bird walk that introduces participants to the resident and migrant birds of Dix Park, led by instructor Bella Insignares.
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The Blind Barbour is a small craft cocktail and whiskey bar hidden behind a door in a Midtown Raleigh strip mall. It offers nearly 200 whiskeys, scotches and bourbons, a short list of snacks, and moderate prices. Here is what to expect and when it's open.
The Uwharrie National Forest offers a peaceful break from Raleigh, with trails through woods and along lakes and rivers. Campgrounds, dispersed camping, and nearby Morrow Mountain State Park give options for a day trip or a weekend stay.
A Motown Christmas brings the magic and music of Motown with the Motortown All-Stars, presented by Matt Stone, featuring classic hits and holiday songs.
A ghost tour through the haunted history of the downtown Sip n' Stroll district, with adult beverages available.
A two-hour guided forest bathing experience led by certified forest therapy guide Shawn Ramsey at the JC Raulston Arboretum, combining mindfulness practices with nature-based invitations.
Oktoberfest season is still going in the Triangle, with Oktrophyfest today at Trophy on Maywood and larger events like the International Wine and Beer Festival-Ocktoberfest and Southern Peak's Peaktoberfest still to come. A look at what's left and what's already passed.
A practical look at Raleigh’s 2026–27 ballet, opera, and symphony calendar. The guide highlights Carolina Ballet, NC Opera, and the North Carolina Symphony, with dates and venue details at Martin Marietta Center.
The NC State Fair runs Oct 15-25 at the NC State Fairgrounds in West Raleigh. Covers hours, advance and gate ticket prices, the new America 250 Wheel, 84 new food items, special days, and grandstand events.
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The 82nd Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade is a beloved city tradition featuring marching bands, dancers, giant balloons, superheroes and local performers, with Santa closing out the procession.
Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
Monday Night RAW returns to the Lenovo Center with WWE superstars live in the arena.
Carolina Youth Ballet presents its production of The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition featuring Tchaikovsky's classic score and a winter wonderland story.
A family-friendly Halloween concert by the North Carolina Symphony featuring magical music from the Harry Potter world, with costume contests and kid-friendly activities.
