Tepuy Donuts pop-up at Float Spa raising funds for a new doughnut trailer, with coffee and free treat giveaways.
A beginner-friendly urban bird walk that introduces participants to the resident and migrant birds of Dix Park, led by instructor Bella Insignares.
Free live bluegrass show by Counterclockwise String Band at Tap Yard's annual Tappin' the Gourd pumpkin beer festival.
Free live music night with Borderline Natives at Tin Roof Raleigh on Glenwood Avenue.
Modern dance performance Of Love, inspired by 18th-century Italian arias, followed by a conversation with the dancers and company members.
A celebration of local small Asian-owned businesses featuring K-pop mat pilates, live music, Chinese martial arts, dancing, and vendor sales.
Live music session at the House of Many Porches Market in Dix Park, Raleigh.
A guided native plant walk exploring why fall is the ideal time for planting, led by staff from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
A bite-size tour experience at the North Carolina Museum of Art where a docent guides visitors through about three works of art for 30 minutes.
A hands-on, participatory music experience for all ages where community members explore instruments and make music together with no prior experience required.
Step inside a portable camera obscura to see the surrounding landscape projected in real time through a simple optical system, part of the Click! Photography Festival.
Halloween celebration with 50+ candy stations, trunk-or-treat zone, crafts, games and family entertainment.
Create a unique cyanotype community mural by leaving your silhouette on fabric using sunlight, part of the Click! Photography Exhibit at Dix Park.
Ceremony with presentations and performances honoring extraordinary achievements in the arts, with a pre-show reception.
Community-focused outdoor yoga flow session held every Monday in Dix Park, open to all fitness levels and youth aged 12 and over.
Workshop on communicating research through storytelling, part of Research Week at NC State, facilitated by Jory Weintraub.
First production by Wildflower Stage Co., Shakespeare's Hamlet performed for 90 minutes at Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company. Free admission.
A playful mathematics exploration programme for children and families where participants build curious creations together while exploring culture and nature through mathematics.
A beginner-friendly program to learn how to identify common birds in their habitats, suitable for adults and children aged 8 and over.
Screening of the short documentary 'Freeman Vines', followed by a discussion with the artist's sister Alice Vines and the film's directors, Andre Robert Lee and Tim Kirkman, moderated by Nishani Frazier. 'The Skull Guitar' by Freeman Vines is also on display.
A family-focused pop-up library event with story time, books, music, rhymes and movement for young children.
Interactive workshop series on bike commuting with route planning, gear review, and a group ride from Dix to downtown.
Geospatial Forum panel discussion on flood risk and protection, part of Research Week at NC State, challenging legacy flood management frameworks.
Men's basketball exhibition game between the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears and the NC State Wolfpack at the Lenovo Center.
Closing reception for the Syllabary exhibition by artist Jason Lord at Pullen Arts Center, exploring language and creativity.
A story time session with an artful twist for young children, connecting children's books with original works of art.
A family-friendly Halloween market with a costume contest, parade, spooky crafts, magic, pumpkin decorating, and vendor goods, part of the Wonderstruck Children's Festival.
A meditative session of deep relaxation and inner peace using ethereal tones and harmonious vibrations to soothe the mind, body and soul.
Hands-on art workshop with Italian artists Roberto and Rodolfo Guarnieri exploring sketching, watercolor, and fresco painting.
Immersive theater and musical performance blending live music, storytelling and communal ritual, guided by local ghost lore and Edgar Allan Poe.
A speculative, immersive world-building study by ariana Farquharson that invites visitors to explore (geo)locating self and home inside a rapidly changing post-pandemic world.
Undergraduate researchers present their projects and creative works to a lay audience in five minutes, highlighting the spooky aspects of their work.
A guided tour and meditation session led by artist Maya Freelon around the exhibition Grounded at the Gregg Museum.
A roller-skating session with rock and roll music at The Chapel, Dix Park, open to all ages with skate rentals available.
Family-friendly fall celebration with music, crafts, costumes, decorated trunks and treats.
A community festival featuring over 40 food and beverage partners, crafters, artisans, and family-friendly activities like truck-or-treating and face painting.
A guided public tour of The People's Collection at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
Guided session to train your eyes and ears for bird watching at Dix Park.
Annual display of American flags honoring veterans on the Court of North Carolina, open to the public.
A trivia night hosted by Nubiologist Caroline Rocheleau in conjunction with the North Carolina Museum of Art's 'Ancient Nubia' exhibition, with food and drinks available for purchase.
Opening celebration of the exhibition Grounded by Maya Freelon, featuring dance, music, and community activities.
An intimate artist talk with ariana Farquharson offering a behind-the-scenes look at her exhibition 'You Are Here: Geolocating the Self through the Familiar in the Midst of the Unfamiliar'.
Observation of live feeding of marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium, meeting Living Collections staff.
Caroline Rocheleau, Nubiologist and Curator of Ancient Collections, shares memories from her excavations in Nubia and her encounter with King Taharqa, tied to the museum's 'Ancient Nubia' exhibition.
The Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting returns to Moore Square with a Holiday Vendor Market as part of the Raleigh for the Holidays celebration.
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.
The 30th American Indian Heritage Celebration, a community event highlighting the traditional and contemporary artistic, historical and cultural contributions of North Carolina's American Indian communities.
A walk-up program where visitors can observe a Maine lobster feeding while staff from Living Collections explain its behaviour and biology.
A self-guided art walk featuring illuminated art installations by local and international artists throughout Downtown Raleigh, best viewed in the evenings.
Exhibition of transparent watercolors by Suzanne Hetzel at Gallery C, showcasing her signature approach of finding drama and delight in everyday subjects.
Late night party with local DJs playing house, hip-hop and top 40 blends at Neptunes Parlour.
Free yoga sessions held daily at Partners I, Suite 2580 on the NC State University campus. Attendees are asked to bring their own mat.
A half-hour of science experiments and demonstrations covering physics, chemistry and natural science topics, offered as a walk-up program for ages 7 and up.
Music bingo night with free entry and prizes every round at The Haymaker.
Open mic comedy show with sign-ups starting at 7:30 and the show at 8:00; no tickets required.
An exhibit using decorated, life-size mannequins to memorialize victims of domestic violence in North Carolina, presented by the Women's Center at NC State University.
