Every month, we curate a list of local markets and events going on in and around Raleigh. Our goal is to uplift local businesses and connect you with fun, community-driven experiences.
We prioritize events from our Shop Local Raleigh members, offering you the best local experiences. Want to add your event to our list? Consider becoming a Shop Local Raleigh member or contact us for collaboration opportunities.
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🌜 Friday Nights at Sweetwater
🗓️ 8/1 | ⏰ 6pm-10pm |📍Sweetwater Apex | ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
🎥 First Friday Market & Movie Night – Inside Out 2
🗓️ 8/1 | ⏰ 5pm | 📍Moore Square | ℹ️ @Get2KnowRaleigh | More info. and free registration
🎶 Raleigh’s Shop & Rock
🗓 8/1 | ⏰ 2pm-9pm |📍 City Plaza | ℹ️ @n.c.vibes | More info.
🛍️ The Market at NCMA
🗓️ 8/2 | ⏰ 11am-4pm | 📍NCMA | ℹ️ @trianglepopup | More info.
⚽ NC Courage Home Games
🗓 8/2 vs. San Diego Wave – 7:30pm – Info. and tickets
🗓 8/16 vs. Portland Thorns – 7:30pm – Info. and tickets
📍WakeMed Soccer Park | ℹ️ @thenccourage
🧑🌾 Midtown Farmers’ Market
🗓 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 | ⏰ 8am-12pm | 📍North Hills | ℹ️ @midtownfarmers | More info.
🛍 Cary Underground Market
🗓 8/3 | ⏰ 12pm-4pm |📍 @bondbrosbeer | ℹ️ @makrs | More info.
🎸 Rhythm & Brews
🗓️ 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 | ⏰ 6pm-9pm | 📍 2200 Atlantic Ave. | ℹ️ @raleighironworks | More info.
⚽ NCFC Home Games
🗓 8/9 vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Night – Info. and tickets
🗓 8/15 vs. Detroit City FC – Info. and tickets
🗓 8/30 vs. Hartford Athletics – Star Wars Night – Info. and tickets
📍WakeMed Soccer Park | ℹ️ @northcarolinafc
🎉 The Market at RIW
🗓️ 8/9 | ⏰ 11am-4pm |📍@raleighironworks ℹ️ @trianglepopup | More info.
🛍 Raleigh Underground Market
🗓 8/10 | ⏰ 11am-3pm |📍 @visitnorthhills | ℹ️ @makrs | More info.
🎉 Summer Vintage Fest
🗓 8/10 | ⏰ 11am-4pm | 📍 @thevintagenookatthestudio | @caryvintagemarket | More info.
🎪 Second Sunday Market at Cobblestone Village
🗓 8/10 | ⏰ 12pm-4pm |📍 @cobblestonevillage_rolesville | ℹ️ @communitypopupsnc | More info.
🌝 Cary Night Market
🗓️ 8/15 | ⏰ 5pm-9pm |📍@downtowncarypark | ℹ️ @thenightmarketcompany | More info.
🛍 Pop-Up Raleigh
🗓️ 8/16 | ⏰ 12pm-5pm |📍@TrophyMaywood | ℹ️ @popupraleigh | More info.
🛍 Seaboard Station Community Market
🗓️ 8/16 | ⏰ 9am-1pm |📍@seaboardstation | ℹ️ @communitypopupsnc | More info.
💙 Cary Vintage Night Market
🗓️ 8/16 | ⏰ 4pm-9pm |📍@caryvintagemarket | ℹ️ @hummingbirdcollective_ | More info.
🌃 Raleigh Twilight Market
🗓 8/16 | ⏰ 5:30pm-9:30pm |📍@smokyhollowraleigh | ℹ️ @makrs | More info.
🎉 Gluten-Free Block Party
🗓️ 8/17 | ⏰ TBD |📍 @riparianprovisionco | ℹ️ @gfafinnc | More info.
🥳 Kidchella at North Hills
🗓 8/19 | ⏰ 9:30am-11:00am |📍Midtown Park | ℹ️ @visitnorthhills | More info.
🤝 4th Friday at RushHour Karting
🗓️ 8/22 | ⏰ 9:30am |📍@rushhourkarting | ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
🌛 Night Market at North Hills
🗓️ 8/23 | ⏰ 4pm-9pm |📍 @visitnorthhills | ℹ️ @eventsbyheathernc | More info.
🐺 Packapalooza
🗓️ 8/23 | ⏰ 2pm-10pm | 📍 Hillsborough St. | ℹ️ @LiveItUpRaleigh | More info.
🎨 Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
🗓️ 8/23-24 | ⏰ 9am-5pm | 📍 Downtown Cary | ℹ️ @caryartdaze | More info.
💙 Summer Garden Soiree Market
🗓️ 8/24 | ⏰ 11am-3pm |📍@atlanticgardening | ℹ️ @hummingbirdmarketnc | More info.
🍔 Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
🗓️ 8/24 | ⏰ 12pm-7pm |📍Fayetteville St. | ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
🌇 Sunset Social
🗓 8/28 | ⏰ 4pm-8pm |📍 @thebendraleigh | ℹ️ @sunsetsocialraleigh | More info.
🎨 African American Cultural Festival
🗓️ 8/30-31 | 📍 Downtown Raleigh | ℹ️ @aacfestival | More info.
