We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
Yacht Rock at Hartwell 8/2
Shop local vendors, enjoy Bold Batch Creamery and yacht rock your heart out at Hartwell. 5pm-9pm More info.
Gonc Winery Sampling at Seaboard Wine 8/2
Head to Seaboard Wine for a casual, at the bar event where you’ll be sampling the current vintages of Kremer, Blaufrankisch, Anna Rose, and Pet-Nat Rose Canvas. Gonc Winery is a family tradition going back to 1936, when Peter Gonc’s great grandfather built their first wine cellar and planted the vineyard around it in the small town of Dobrovnik. 6pm-8pm More info.
First Friday at Trunkshow 8/2
Enjoy free drinks and sales at Trunkshow. 5pm-7pm More info.
Rhythm & Brews Music Series at Iron Works 8/2
Head to The Yard on Friday night from 6:30pm-8pm pm to catch some tunes from a rotating series of artists throughout the Summer. More info.
Sir Walter Miler Post Party at Raleigh Brewing 8/2
Enjoy post-race drinks and cheer on the run club at Raleigh Brewing! 10pm-1am More info.
Stuff the Bag Sale at Koket Boutique 8/2-4
Join Koket Boutique for a 3-day event you don’t want to miss. Their Semi-Annual Stuff The Bag Sale, supporting the Food Bank of North Carolina, is Friday through Sunday. Buy a bag for $10 and everything you can fit inside is 50% off! (Some exclusions do apply.) Overstuff the bag? No worries! You can buy another bag and all bag fees go right back to support the Food Bank of North Carolina. Don’t miss out or you’ll have to wait till early 2025 to take advantage of their biggest semi-annual sale! More info.
Barbie First Friday at Moore Square 8/2
Enjoy an outdoor movie, food trucks, local artisans, live music, games, Sunny The Fun Fairy, and more. The lawn fills up quickly for the movie. Arrive early to secure your spot!
Food Trucks & Market 5pm-9pm
Live Music 5:45pm-7:15pm
Barbie (2023): 7:30pm
More info.
Make & Take a Raleigh Acorn Bell at Designed For Joy 8/2
Celebrate Raleigh’s First Friday with a unique make-and-take event! Drop in anytime between 5pm-7pm at the Designed For Joy in downtown Raleigh to create your very own Raleigh Acorn Bell! Complete with a leather oak-shaped leaf atop the bell, with “Raleigh, NC” imprinted on it, and a suede leather hanger. $15/person. More info. and reserve your seat
Raleigh Foodie Fare at Iron Works 8/3
Calling all foodies! The Raleigh Foodie Fare is this weekend at Iron Works! SLR member The MAKRS Society is hosting their monthly foodie and art market this Saturday from 11am-3pm. The Foodie Fare will feature 30+ local vendors, a mini food truck rodeo, drinks, live music, and more! Raleigh Iron Works – 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd. More info.
Watch Cars at Dix Park 8/3
Start your engines… Dix Park’s summer outdoor movie event puts kids in the driver seat with a touch-a-truck event before watching Cars on the big screen. 7pm – 11pm
7pm – Touch-A-Truck & Food Trucks
8:45pm – Cars begins
11pm – Event ends
Food Trucks
Family Affair
454 Grill
Mexiarepa
Hot Box Pizza
Bulkogi
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Blackberry Creek Kettle Corn
RSVP: No tickets are required, however RSVPs help Dix Park plan for how many people to expect and you can receive important event information including inclement weather information. More info. RSVP on Facebook.
Pool Pawty at Saving Grace Supply Co. 8/3
Enjoy refreshing pools for your pooch, complimentary pup gelato, and browse Saving Grace Supply Co. for hot new products. Get a free gift when you spend $25+! (while supplies last). 10am-3pm More info.
Pirate Parrrty at Quail Ridge Books 8/4
Ahoy, Mateys! Join Quail Ridge Books for a pirate shindig featuring stories, crafts, activities, raucous sea shanties, and more! Hosted by kids booksellers and North Carolina authors Ashley Belote and Darren Farrell, you’ll sail the seas, walk the plank, and have a swashbuckling good time! Space is limited and registration is required for each child. The party is recommended for children ages 5-8. Costumes encouraged! Register now! More info.
Candle Making Workshop at Hartwell 8/4
Create up to 3 of your very own teacup candles at Hartwell! Made from organic soy wax, upcycled glass or ceramic teacups, and infused with your choice of scent, crystals, and dried botanicals. All materials will be provided, including a free drink of your choice from Hartwell (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available), and light refreshments. Instructor is Taylor Bragg from Bragg About Art. 12pm-2pm $55/person. More info. and tickets.
Sunday Yoga at Riparian Provision Co. 8/4
Enjoy yoga and a beverage after class at Riparian Provision Co. $15/person 12pm
Live Music
8/2 Sleeping Booty at Lincoln Theatre 8:30pm Tickets
8/2 Into The Fog with Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars at The Pour House 8pm Tickets
8/3 Mom Rock & The Thing With Feathers at The Pour House 8pm Tickets
8/3 Cosmic Charlie at Lincoln Theatre 7pm Tickets
8/4 Lucky Feeling at The Pour House 7pm Tickets
