We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
Every week, we curate a list of local things to do in and around Raleigh. Our goal is to uplift local businesses and connect you with fun, community-driven experiences.
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Thursday, October 2
🎷 Jazz In The Square 10/2
This free concert series brings you live jazz performances by the hottest local musicians, right in the heart of Moore Square. Concert-goers will enjoy food trucks on-site. Grab your friends, blankets, and chairs for an evening of great music. 6pm-8pm. More info.
Friday, October 3
😂 Irene Tu at Goodnights Comedy Club 10/3
Check out Irene Tu at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Tu is a regular at festivals and clubs around the country and has opened for comics like Taylor Tomlinson, Ronny Chieng, and Patton Oswalt. You may recognize Irene from After Midnight, Hulu, Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke, and Don’t Tell Comedy. More info.
🛍️ First Friday at Trunkshow 10/3
Shop the latest sales, plus free beer and wine at Trunkshow! 1526 Wake Forest Rd. 5pm-7pm. More info.
🎥 Movie Night at Moore Square 10/3
Get ready for a night of food trucks, live music, games, local vendors, and a screening of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at Moore Square!
Food Trucks & Market 5pm-9pm
Live Music 5:30pm-7pm
Free Outdoor Movie: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) 7pm
Where: Moore Square Park, Downtown Raleigh
This is a FREE community event presented by Get 2 Know Raleigh and the Raleigh Parks team at Moore Square. More info. and free registration
😂 Chinedu Unaka at Goodnights Comedy Club 10/3-5
Check out Chinedu Unaka at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Unaka was most recently seen on the Emmy award-winning shows “Insecure” and “Abbott Elementary”. Get tickets
🪕 Raleigh Wide Open 10/3-4
Live bluegrass, an art market, food, drinks and more in downtown Raleigh. More info.
Saturday, October 4
🎃 Falling For Local at Dix Park 10/4
Celebrate fall with 180 local vendors, food trucks, craft beverages, hay rides, inflatables, a petting zoo, 2 stages of live music, and more! 11am-6pm. More info.
🧑🌾 Iron Chef Midtown Farmers’ Market 10/4
Head to North Hills for an exciting culinary showdown as four of North Hills’ favorite restaurants compete in the Iron Chef Challenge! Chefs from Foxcroft Wine Co., Good Graces, Leo’s Italian Social, and Tamasha will face off in a live cooking competition. 9:00am-11:30am. More info.
⚽ NC Courage vs. Louisville 10/4
It’s Play4Kay Night! In honor of legendary coach Kay Yow, take part in a special tribute night aimed at raising awareness of women’s cancer, inspiring hope, and creating a community of support. Join Courage’s commitment to furthering the fight against cancer as Wake Med Soccer Park turns pink. Then watch the Courage take on Racing Louisville FC. 7:30pm. Tickets
🐶 Puppy Yoga at Downtown Cary Park 10/4
Start your day with a burst of joy at PUPPY YOGA—a feel-good class featuring yoga instruction from Pura Vida Studio and cuddly, adoptable pups from Hope Animal Rescue. 8:30am-10am. More info.
🏈 Campbell vs. NC State at Carter-Finley 10/4
The Wolfpack take on Campbell at Carter-Finley Stadium. Parents & Families/Sustainable Wolfpack. More info.
🧑🌾 Farmers Market at Downtown Cary Park 10/4
Shop for freshly-harvested produce, humanely-raised meat, and artisan-made goods at Downtown Cary Park. Children can also get their very own Farmers Market Passport and participate in the Eat-A-Rainbow program, which encourages children to eat healthy, nutritious foods. 8am-12pm. More info.
😂 Rick Glassman at Goodnights Comedy Club 10/4
Check out Rick Glassman at Goodnights Comedy Club this weekend! Glassman’s notable credits include a leading role in Bill Lawrence’s NBC ensemble sitcom, Undateable, as well as playing Harold Ramis in David Wain’s National Lampoon biopic, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. Get tickets
Sunday, October 5
💀 Skull Planter Workshop at Urban Pothos 10/5
Build a living skull planter with Urban Pothos! A little creepy, a little green, and all yours to take home. 5pm. More info.
🛍️ Cary Underground Market at Bond Brothers Beer Co. 10/5
Shop from unique vendors. Jam out to awesome music. Grab drinks and food. And make memories with your friends and family! 12pm-4pm. More info.
🎩 Fall Back Vintage Grand Opening Party at Iron Works 10/5
Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Fall Back Vintage at Raleigh Iron Works. FBV will be hosting their first outdoor event at Raleigh Iron Works alongside a celebration of the grand opening of their brick and mortar. Not only do you get 23 of their beloved indoor vendors, you will have an opportunity to shop an additional 25+ of the areas best! 11am-5pm More info.
🍿 Sunday Scaries at Hartwell 10/5
Join Hartwell for Sunday Scaries! Your favorite scary movies on Sundays at Hartwell! Kicking off this week with @scatterweed and The Addams Family 1 & 2! More info.
🥂 Sip & Shop Market at Heights House 10/5
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping vintage finds and chilling on the lawn enjoying tunes from DJ @mike.forno ! Indulge in specialty drinks from our outdoor Parlor bar and bites from @laolaofoodtruck & @atlas.nomads to complete the day! More info.
