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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From Falling For Local to pop-up markets, there are tons of fun fall things to do in October. Mark your calendars!
Wellness Wednesdays
10/1, 10/8 | 
6pm | 
North Hills | 
@visitnorthhills | More info.
10/1 – Dose Yoga
10/8 – Midtown Yoga
First Friday Market & Movie Night – Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice 10/3 | 5pm | Moore Square | @Get2KnowRaleigh | More info.
🎃 Falling For Local – 180+ local vendors, food trucks, drinks, and more! 10/4 | 11am-6pm | Dix Park | @ShopLocalRaleigh | More info.
🎶 Raleigh Wide Open 10/3-4 | Fayetteville St. | @pineconenc | More info.
Midtown Farmers’ Market 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 | 8am-12pm | North Hills | @midtownfarmers | More info.
Farmers Market at Downtown Cary Park 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 | 8am-12pm | Downtown Cary Park | @caryfarmersmkt | More info.
NC Courage Home Games 10/4 vs. Louisville – Play4Kay Night – 7:30 pm – Info. and tickets 10/11 vs. Washington – Around The World Night – 7:30pm – Info. and ticketsWakeMed Soccer Park | @thenccourage
Cary Underground Market 10/5 | 12pm-4pm | @bondbrosbeer | @makrs | More info.
🏒 Canes Opening Night 10/9 | 7pm | Lenovo Center | @canes | More info.
Friday Nights at Sweetwater 10/10 | 5pm-9:30pm |Sweetwater Apex | @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
The Nightmare Before Christmas 10/10 | 6pm-10pm | Downtown Cary Park | @downtowncarypark | More info.
NCFC Home Games 10/10 vs. Phoenix Rising FC – Pups at the Pitch – Info. and tickets 10/18 vs. Rhode Island FC – Shield Night – Info. and ticketsWakeMed Soccer Park | @northcarolinafc
Cary Vintage Market 10/11 | 12pm-5pm | @caryvintagemarket | @hummingbirdcollective_ | More info.
Fall Festival in the Alley 10/11 | 3pm-6pm |Makers Alley | @visitnhid | More info.
Second Saturday Market 10/11 | 10am-1pm |Videri Chocolate Factory | @viderichocolate | More info.
The Market at RIW 10/11 | 11am-4pm |Raleigh Iron Works | @trianglepopup | More info.
🎃 Fall for Five Points Festival 10/11 | 11am-7pm |Fairview Rd. | @fivepointslife | More info.
🍎 Food Shuttle Fest 10/11 | 11am-2pm |Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Farm | @foodshuttle | More info.
Raleigh Underground Market 10/12 | 11am-3pm | @visitnorthhills | @makrs | More info.
Haunted Hartwell 10/12 | 5pm-8pm |Hartwell | @hartwellraleigh | More info.
🏃🏻♀️ Walk For Hope
🗓️ 10/12 | ⏰ 9am-2pm |📍 Angus Barn | ℹ️ @walkforhope | More info.
Second Sunday Market at Cobblestone Village 10/12 | 12pm-4pm | @cobblestonevillage_rolesville | @communitypopupsnc | More info.
🎡 NC State Fair
🗓 Oct. 16-26 | ⏰ 9am-11pm |📍 State Fairgrounds | ℹ️ @ncstatefair | More info.
Cary Night Market Boozilla 10/17 | 5pm-9pm | @downtowncarypark | @thenightmarketcompany | More info.
Pop-Up Raleigh 10/18 | 12pm-5pm | Trophy Maywood | @popupraleigh | More info.
Seaboard Station Community Market 10/18 | 9am-1pm | @seaboardstation | @communitypopupsnc | More info.
Raleigh’s International Wine & Beer Festival 10/18 | 12pm-8pm |Fayetteville St. | @n.c.vibes | More info.
Band Together – Gov’t Mule with Edwin McCain 10/18 | 5pm |Lincoln Theatre | @bandtogether_nc | More info.
Raleigh Foodie Fare 10/18 | 11am-3pm |Moore Square | @makrs | More info.
👻 The Witching Hour Retro Halloween Market 10/19 | 3pm-7pm |Haven Farm | @Hummingbirdmarketnc | More info.
Sunset Social at The Bend 10/23 | 4pm-8pm | @thebendraleigh | @sunsetsocialraleigh | More info.
👻 Gabi’s Ghostly Gala 10/24 | 6pm | One Glenwood, Sky Lounge & 10th Floor | Gabi’s Raleigh | More info.
