We’ve got your weekend lineup, Raleigh! Check out these local things to do to keep you busy this weekend!
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Thursday, September 24
Craft Night at the Museum
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
Bring a current craft project or use provided supplies for an after-hours evening of making art and meeting fellow crafters.
📍 North Carolina Museum of Art, West Building, NCMA Café, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @ncartmuseum | More info.
Bring a current craft project or use provided supplies for an after-hours evening of making art and meeting fellow crafters.
📍 North Carolina Museum of Art, West Building, NCMA Café, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @ncartmuseum | More info.
Jazz in the Square — Turnabout Players
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Turnabout Players bring a free, family-friendly evening of live jazz to Moore Square.
📍 Moore Square
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @downtownraleighalliance | More info.
Turnabout Players bring a free, family-friendly evening of live jazz to Moore Square.
📍 Moore Square
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @downtownraleighalliance | More info.
Rhythm & Brews — Jones Bell
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Jones Bell performs live at The Yard for Raleigh Iron Works’ Rhythm & Brews series.
📍 The Yard at Raleigh Iron Works
ℹ️ @raleighironworks | More info.
Jones Bell performs live at The Yard for Raleigh Iron Works’ Rhythm & Brews series.
📍 The Yard at Raleigh Iron Works
ℹ️ @raleighironworks | More info.
Explore S’more
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
A fall family night with nature-themed activities, games and s’mores at Apex Nature Park.
📍 Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Rd., Apex
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @townofapex | More info.
A fall family night with nature-themed activities, games and s’mores at Apex Nature Park.
📍 Apex Nature Park Amphitheater, 2600 Evans Rd., Apex
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @townofapex | More info.
Pony Run at Ponysaurus Brewing
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Choose a 3- or 5-mile route, then cool down with a pint. Check-in begins at 6:00 PM and the run starts at 6:15 PM; all paces are welcome.
📍 Ponysaurus Brewing at Raleigh Iron Works, 2221 Iron Works Dr., Suite 100
🎟️ Free to participate.
ℹ️ @ponysaurusbrewingral @raleighironworks | More info.
Choose a 3- or 5-mile route, then cool down with a pint. Check-in begins at 6:00 PM and the run starts at 6:15 PM; all paces are welcome.
📍 Ponysaurus Brewing at Raleigh Iron Works, 2221 Iron Works Dr., Suite 100
🎟️ Free to participate.
ℹ️ @ponysaurusbrewingral @raleighironworks | More info.
Lord of the Rings Trivia at Element Gastropub
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Test your Middle-earth knowledge with Lord of the Rings trivia, a themed drink menu, and prizes from local shops.
📍 Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St.
ℹ️ @elementgastropub | More info.
Test your Middle-earth knowledge with Lord of the Rings trivia, a themed drink menu, and prizes from local shops.
📍 Element Gastropub, 421 Fayetteville St.
ℹ️ @elementgastropub | More info.
Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour
🗓 September 24–27 | ⏰ Thursday 7:00 PM; additional shows Friday–Sunday
Nate Jackson brings his Big Dog Comedy Tour to Cary for a four-night run at Raleigh Improv.
📍 Raleigh Improv, Cary
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @mrnatejackson | More info.
Nate Jackson brings his Big Dog Comedy Tour to Cary for a four-night run at Raleigh Improv.
📍 Raleigh Improv, Cary
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @mrnatejackson | More info.
Gaurav Kapoor at Goodnights
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
Comedian Gaurav Kapoor brings a Hindi-language stand-up show to Goodnights.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Comedian Gaurav Kapoor brings a Hindi-language stand-up show to Goodnights.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Brent Blakeney at Goodnights
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
Catch comedian Brent Blakeney for a Thursday-night set at Goodnights.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Catch comedian Brent Blakeney for a Thursday-night set at Goodnights.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Friday, September 25
Fall Open Garden & Nursery Days at Juniper Level Botanic Garden
🗓 September 25–27 | ⏰ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily
Explore one of the region’s most diverse plant collections, shop the nursery and catch free horticulture mini-lectures throughout the weekend.
📍 Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd.
🎟️ $5 parking fee, redeemable toward a plant purchase.
ℹ️ @plantdelights | More info.
Explore one of the region’s most diverse plant collections, shop the nursery and catch free horticulture mini-lectures throughout the weekend.
📍 Juniper Level Botanic Garden, 9241 Sauls Rd.
🎟️ $5 parking fee, redeemable toward a plant purchase.
ℹ️ @plantdelights | More info.
Flowers on Friday at The English Garden Florist
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 9:30 AM
Connect with local business owners and community members over light refreshments, networking and a hands-on bud vase floral activity.
📍 The English Garden Florist, 8820 Gulf Court, Suite A
🎟️ Registration required
ℹ️ @englishgardenraleigh | More info.
Connect with local business owners and community members over light refreshments, networking and a hands-on bud vase floral activity.
📍 The English Garden Florist, 8820 Gulf Court, Suite A
🎟️ Registration required
ℹ️ @englishgardenraleigh | More info.
Kids EveryWEAR Fall Consignment Sale
🗓 September 25–27 | ⏰ Shopping times vary
Shop a huge fall children’s consignment sale with clothing, toys, gear and more, including deeper-discount shopping throughout the weekend.
📍 South Hills Mall & Plaza, Cary
ℹ️ @kidseverywear | More info.
Shop a huge fall children’s consignment sale with clothing, toys, gear and more, including deeper-discount shopping throughout the weekend.
📍 South Hills Mall & Plaza, Cary
ℹ️ @kidseverywear | More info.
Two Roosters Ice Cream Truck Rodeo
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Five Two Roosters catering trucks and carts will serve off-menu specialty treats, with Longleaf Swine BBQ joining the lineup.
📍 Greystone Baptist Church parking lot, 7509 Lead Mine Rd.
ℹ️ @tworoosters @longleafswinebbq | More info.
Five Two Roosters catering trucks and carts will serve off-menu specialty treats, with Longleaf Swine BBQ joining the lineup.
📍 Greystone Baptist Church parking lot, 7509 Lead Mine Rd.
ℹ️ @tworoosters @longleafswinebbq | More info.
Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Pick a pottery piece, paint your own design and spend the evening getting creative with Cozy Panda Event Co.
📍 Daughters Coffee & Books, Durham
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Pick a pottery piece, paint your own design and spend the evening getting creative with Cozy Panda Event Co.
📍 Daughters Coffee & Books, Durham
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Oakwood Cemetery Series: From the Ground Up
🗓 September 25–27 | ⏰ Friday & Saturday 6:30 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM
Burning Coal Theatre’s outdoor cemetery series brings Raleigh history to life through short plays centered on artists buried at Historic Oakwood Cemetery.
📍 Historic Oakwood Cemetery
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @burningcoaltheatre | More info.
Burning Coal Theatre’s outdoor cemetery series brings Raleigh history to life through short plays centered on artists buried at Historic Oakwood Cemetery.
📍 Historic Oakwood Cemetery
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @burningcoaltheatre | More info.
The First Dance with Carolina Ballet
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 6:30 PM–10:30 PM
Get a first look inside Carolina Ballet’s future home at South Hills with cocktails, a seated dinner, and a special performance by company dancers.
📍 Starline at South Hills, Cary
🎟️ Ticketed gala.
ℹ️ @carolinaballet | More info.
Get a first look inside Carolina Ballet’s future home at South Hills with cocktails, a seated dinner, and a special performance by company dancers.
📍 Starline at South Hills, Cary
🎟️ Ticketed gala.
ℹ️ @carolinaballet | More info.
Toy Story 5 on the Lawn
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 6:30 PM–9:00 PM
Bring the family for games, crafts, a food truck and an outdoor showing of Toy Story 5 beginning at dusk.
📍 Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax St.
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @raleighgov | More info.
Bring the family for games, crafts, a food truck and an outdoor showing of Toy Story 5 beginning at dusk.
📍 Halifax Park, 1023 Halifax St.
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @raleighgov | More info.
Bruce Bruce at Goodnights
🗓 September 25–27 | ⏰ Friday 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM; additional shows Saturday–Sunday
Comedian Bruce Bruce takes over Goodnights for a full weekend of stand-up.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Comedian Bruce Bruce takes over Goodnights for a full weekend of stand-up.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Cary Players: The Prom
🗓 September 25–October 4 | ⏰ Friday 7:30 PM; weekend performances continue Saturday & Sunday
Cary Players opens the upbeat Broadway musical about four eccentric theater stars who rally around a student fighting to bring her girlfriend to prom.
📍 Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ More info.
Cary Players opens the upbeat Broadway musical about four eccentric theater stars who rally around a student fighting to bring her girlfriend to prom.
📍 Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave., Cary
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ More info.
Jeffrey Keller at Goodnights
🗓 September 25–27 | ⏰ Friday 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM; additional shows Saturday–Sunday
Comedian Jeffrey Keller brings a weekend run of stand-up shows to Goodnights.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Comedian Jeffrey Keller brings a weekend run of stand-up shows to Goodnights.
📍 Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @goodnightscomedy | More info.
Saturday, September 26
PUPtember at Apex Farmers Market
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Shop the market and meet adoptable dogs from Perfectly Imperfect Pups, plus local pet businesses and a chance to win help with adoption fees.
📍 Downtown Apex at the Depot
🎟️ Free to attend.
ℹ️ @apex_farmers_market | More info.
Shop the market and meet adoptable dogs from Perfectly Imperfect Pups, plus local pet businesses and a chance to win help with adoption fees.
📍 Downtown Apex at the Depot
🎟️ Free to attend.
ℹ️ @apex_farmers_market | More info.
Midtown Farmers’ Market at North Hills
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Shop 35+ local vendors offering produce, baked goods, meats, dairy, crafts and more.
📍 4191 Main at North Hills St.
🎟️ Free to attend.
ℹ️ @midtownfarmers @visitnorthhills | More info.
Shop 35+ local vendors offering produce, baked goods, meats, dairy, crafts and more.
📍 4191 Main at North Hills St.
🎟️ Free to attend.
ℹ️ @midtownfarmers @visitnorthhills | More info.
Cary Farmers Market
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Browse locally grown produce, humanely raised meats and artisan-made goods alongside Downtown Cary Park.
📍 160 E. Park St., Cary
🎟️ Free to attend.
ℹ️ @caryfarmersmkt | More info.
Browse locally grown produce, humanely raised meats and artisan-made goods alongside Downtown Cary Park.
📍 160 E. Park St., Cary
🎟️ Free to attend.
ℹ️ @caryfarmersmkt | More info.
Fall in Stars Hollow at The Studio
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
Celebrate Gilmore Girls season with Luke’s coffee, trivia, Rory’s Bookshelf, portraits, a patch bar, themed treats, 25+ makers and vintage vendors.
📍 The Studio, 106 W. Chatham St., Apex
🎟️ Free to attend; purchases and select activities additional
ℹ️ @thestudioinapex | More info.
Celebrate Gilmore Girls season with Luke’s coffee, trivia, Rory’s Bookshelf, portraits, a patch bar, themed treats, 25+ makers and vintage vendors.
📍 The Studio, 106 W. Chatham St., Apex
🎟️ Free to attend; purchases and select activities additional
ℹ️ @thestudioinapex | More info.
Raleigh Tamale Festival
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Celebrate with food vendors, live entertainment, and cultural programming in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
📍 Moore Square
🎟️ Free to attend
ℹ️ @raleighgov | More info.
Celebrate with food vendors, live entertainment, and cultural programming in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
📍 Moore Square
🎟️ Free to attend
ℹ️ @raleighgov | More info.
The GRL Market at Waverly Place
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Shop a pop-up marketplace spotlighting women-owned brands, local makers and small businesses.
📍 Waverly Place, Cary
🎟️ Free entry.
ℹ️ @grlmarket | More info.
Shop a pop-up marketplace spotlighting women-owned brands, local makers and small businesses.
📍 Waverly Place, Cary
🎟️ Free entry.
ℹ️ @grlmarket | More info.
Crooktober Family Fun Fest
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Crooked Hammock turns Oktoberfest into a family day with seasonal fun, games, food, drinks, and live entertainment.
📍 Crooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Rd.
ℹ️ @crookedhammockbrewery | More info.
Crooked Hammock turns Oktoberfest into a family day with seasonal fun, games, food, drinks, and live entertainment.
📍 Crooked Hammock Brewery, 4501 Edwards Mill Rd.
ℹ️ @crookedhammockbrewery | More info.
Zine Folk NC
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Explore two floors of North Carolina zine makers and independent comic artists, plus workshops and live zine readings.
📍 Artspace, 201 E. Davie St.
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @artspacenc | More info.
Explore two floors of North Carolina zine makers and independent comic artists, plus workshops and live zine readings.
📍 Artspace, 201 E. Davie St.
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @artspacenc | More info.
Oktoberfest at Compass Rose Brewing
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Raise a stein with Oktoberfest beer, pretzel-eating and stein-holding contests, festive outfits, and seasonal food.
📍 Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh
ℹ️ @compassrosebrewery | More info.
Raise a stein with Oktoberfest beer, pretzel-eating and stein-holding contests, festive outfits, and seasonal food.
📍 Compass Rose Brewery, Raleigh
ℹ️ @compassrosebrewery | More info.
Gizmo Brew Works Oktoberfest
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Spend the day in Gizmo’s beer garden with Oktoberfest pours, live music, and seasonal festivities.
📍 Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr.
🎟️ Free to attend
ℹ️ @gizmobrewworks | More info.
Spend the day in Gizmo’s beer garden with Oktoberfest pours, live music, and seasonal festivities.
📍 Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr.
🎟️ Free to attend
ℹ️ @gizmobrewworks | More info.
Oktoberfest at Incendiary Brewing Co.
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ Free brats at 12:00 PM; German band 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Incendiary’s Raleigh taproom celebrates Oktoberfest with free brats at noon, a German band from 1–4 PM, and Oktoberfest beer flowing throughout the day.
📍 Incendiary Brewing Co., 612 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @incendiaryraleigh | More info.
Incendiary’s Raleigh taproom celebrates Oktoberfest with free brats at noon, a German band from 1–4 PM, and Oktoberfest beer flowing throughout the day.
📍 Incendiary Brewing Co., 612 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @incendiaryraleigh | More info.
NC Oktoberfest – Prost, Y’all
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 1:00 PM–8:00 PM
Fayetteville Street transforms into a massive NC Oktoberfest with 30+ breweries, 40+ food trucks, 40+ local vendors, live music, and Oktoberfest games and contests.
📍 Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ Free to attend; beer tickets required to drink.
ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
Fayetteville Street transforms into a massive NC Oktoberfest with 30+ breweries, 40+ food trucks, 40+ local vendors, live music, and Oktoberfest games and contests.
📍 Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ Free to attend; beer tickets required to drink.
ℹ️ @shoplocalraleigh | More info.
Oktoberfest at Raleigh Beer Garden
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ Stein hoist 1:00 PM; dachshund races 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Raise a stein, cheer on the dachshunds, and celebrate Oktoberfest at Raleigh Beer Garden.
📍 Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave.
ℹ️ @raleighbeergarden | More info.
Raise a stein, cheer on the dachshunds, and celebrate Oktoberfest at Raleigh Beer Garden.
📍 Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave.
ℹ️ @raleighbeergarden | More info.
Apex Latino Arts Festival
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Celebrate Latino arts and culture with live music, cultural booths, arts and crafts, a marketplace, and food trucks.
📍 Apex Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St., Apex
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @townofapex | More info.
Celebrate Latino arts and culture with live music, cultural booths, arts and crafts, a marketplace, and food trucks.
📍 Apex Town Hall Campus, 73 Hunter St., Apex
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @townofapex | More info.
Nateland Live: A Good Clean Comedy Tour
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
Greg Warren, Ryan Hamilton, and Julian McCullough take the stage for an evening of clean stand-up hosted by Trish Suhr.
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Greg Warren, Ryan Hamilton, and Julian McCullough take the stage for an evening of clean stand-up hosted by Trish Suhr.
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
NC State vs. App State
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
The Wolfpack hosts App State under the lights at Carter-Finley Stadium.
📍 Carter-Finley Stadium
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @packfootball | More info.
The Wolfpack hosts App State under the lights at Carter-Finley Stadium.
📍 Carter-Finley Stadium
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @packfootball | More info.
American Dance Festival: Made in NC — Encore Performance
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 7:30 PM–9:00 PM
American Dance Festival brings an encore program of work by North Carolina choreographers to Downtown Cary Park.
📍 Downtown Cary Park, Great Lawn Pavilion
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark @americandancefestival | More info.
American Dance Festival brings an encore program of work by North Carolina choreographers to Downtown Cary Park.
📍 Downtown Cary Park, Great Lawn Pavilion
🎟️ Free
ℹ️ @downtowncarypark @americandancefestival | More info.
Murder Mystery Fundraiser at Zin
🗓 September 26–27 | ⏰ Saturday 7:30 PM–9:00 PM; Sunday 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Step into a 1967 class reunion for High Five, an interactive whodunnit where guests mingle, uncover clues, and compete for best ’60s outfit.
📍 Zin Yoga & Wine Lounge, 104 Rand Mill Rd., Garner
🎟️ Fundraiser; tickets required
ℹ️ @zinyogawine | More info.
Step into a 1967 class reunion for High Five, an interactive whodunnit where guests mingle, uncover clues, and compete for best ’60s outfit.
📍 Zin Yoga & Wine Lounge, 104 Rand Mill Rd., Garner
🎟️ Fundraiser; tickets required
ℹ️ @zinyogawine | More info.
Becky Robinson: The Beasts in Me Tour
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
Comedian Becky Robinson brings her high-energy stand-up and character comedy to Fletcher Opera Theater.
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Comedian Becky Robinson brings her high-energy stand-up and character comedy to Fletcher Opera Theater.
📍 Fletcher Opera Theater, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Sunday, September 27
Sunday Brunch & Live Music at Good Day Good Night
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ Brunch 7:00 AM–1:00 PM; live music 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Settle in for brunch favorites, cocktails, and live music at Good Day Good Night inside The Casso.
📍 Good Day Good Night at The Casso, 603 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @gdgn_raleigh | More info.
Settle in for brunch favorites, cocktails, and live music at Good Day Good Night inside The Casso.
📍 Good Day Good Night at The Casso, 603 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @gdgn_raleigh | More info.
Morgan Street Sessions
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Spend Sunday afternoon on the patio with local and regional DJs, feel-good house music, brunch cocktails, and food hall favorites.
📍 Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @morganstreetfoodhall | More info.
Spend Sunday afternoon on the patio with local and regional DJs, feel-good house music, brunch cocktails, and food hall favorites.
📍 Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 W. Morgan St.
ℹ️ @morganstreetfoodhall | More info.
Carolina Culture Food Festival
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Food, family and culture take over Moore Square with local favorites, a vendor marketplace, food competition, kids zone, games, and giveaways.
📍 Moore Square
🎟️ Free and family friendly.
ℹ️ @carolinaculturefoodfest | More info.
Food, family and culture take over Moore Square with local favorites, a vendor marketplace, food competition, kids zone, games, and giveaways.
📍 Moore Square
🎟️ Free and family friendly.
ℹ️ @carolinaculturefoodfest | More info.
Pottery Painting with Cozy Panda at Southern Peak Brewery
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Paint your own pottery piece during a relaxed Sunday afternoon pop-up with Cozy Panda Event Co.
📍 Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd., Suite 100, Apex
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Paint your own pottery piece during a relaxed Sunday afternoon pop-up with Cozy Panda Event Co.
📍 Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd., Suite 100, Apex
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @cozypandaeventco | More info.
Fall Tea Paw-ty at Unleashed
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Treat your pet to pumpkin spice lattes, a treat buffet, photo booth, and games at Unleashed locations.
📍 All Unleashed locations
ℹ️ @unleashed_community | More info.
Treat your pet to pumpkin spice lattes, a treat buffet, photo booth, and games at Unleashed locations.
📍 All Unleashed locations
ℹ️ @unleashed_community | More info.
Black Farmers’ Market Raleigh
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Shop fresh food and locally made goods while enjoying music and community at the Raleigh market.
📍 Montague Plaza, 2718 Rock Quarry Rd.
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @theblackfarmersmarketnc | More info.
Shop fresh food and locally made goods while enjoying music and community at the Raleigh market.
📍 Montague Plaza, 2718 Rock Quarry Rd.
🎟️ Free.
ℹ️ @theblackfarmersmarketnc | More info.
Curtain Call From Beyond: Theatre Haunts & History Tours
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM
Go backstage at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for a 50-minute tour blending theater history, local ghost lore and a stop in The Lounge.
📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required; recommended for ages 12+.
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Go backstage at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for a 50-minute tour blending theater history, local ghost lore and a stop in The Lounge.
📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required; recommended for ages 12+.
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Live Music
ZZ Top & Dwight Yoakam: Dos Amigos Tour
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam team up for the Dos Amigos Tour, with Wesko opening the night.
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ More info.
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam team up for the Dos Amigos Tour, with Wesko opening the night.
📍 Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Cary
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ More info.
Drivin N Cryin at Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard
🗓 September 24 | ⏰ 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
Southern rock favorites Drivin N Cryin take the outdoor stage at Bowstring, with Rodney Henry.
📍 Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @bowstringbrewyard | More info.
Southern rock favorites Drivin N Cryin take the outdoor stage at Bowstring, with Rodney Henry.
📍 Bowstring Pizza & Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd.
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @bowstringbrewyard | More info.
NC Symphony: Friday Favorites — Mendelssohn & Mozart
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 12:00 PM
Spend Friday lunchtime with the North Carolina Symphony for a program featuring Mendelssohn and Mozart.
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ncsymphony @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Spend Friday lunchtime with the North Carolina Symphony for a program featuring Mendelssohn and Mozart.
📍 Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ncsymphony @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Village District Patio Series — John Downing
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
John Downing performs live on the patio as Village District’s outdoor music series continues.
📍 Village District
ℹ️ @shopvillagedistrict | More info.
John Downing performs live on the patio as Village District’s outdoor music series continues.
📍 Village District
ℹ️ @shopvillagedistrict | More info.
W.A.S.P. — 1984 to Headless
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM
W.A.S.P. brings the 1984 to Headless tour to The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr.
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
W.A.S.P. brings the 1984 to Headless tour to The Ritz.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr.
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
GLAIVE with Tiffany Day + kurtains
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
GLAIVE brings the God Save the Three Tour to Lincoln Theatre with Tiffany Day and kurtains.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
🎟️ SOLD OUT.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
GLAIVE brings the God Save the Three Tour to Lincoln Theatre with Tiffany Day and kurtains.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
🎟️ SOLD OUT.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
R&B Rewind: Millennial Edition
🗓 September 25 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
Bobby V, Pleasure P, Lloyd and Sammie bring a night of 2000s R&B hits and nostalgia to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
Bobby V, Pleasure P, Lloyd and Sammie bring a night of 2000s R&B hits and nostalgia to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
📍 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @mmcraleighnc | More info.
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Take a musical trip to New Orleans with an evening of live jazz at Lincoln Theatre.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Take a musical trip to New Orleans with an evening of live jazz at Lincoln Theatre.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Gov’t Mule & Ziggy Marley
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring the Dreaming the Same Dream Tour to Red Hat Amphitheater.
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ More info.
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring the Dreaming the Same Dream Tour to Red Hat Amphitheater.
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ More info.
Lil Wayne: 20 Years of Carter Classics
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 8:00 PM
Lil Wayne celebrates two decades of Carter classics at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @coastalcreditunionmusicpark | More info.
Lil Wayne celebrates two decades of Carter classics at Coastal Credit Union Music Park.
📍 Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @coastalcreditunionmusicpark | More info.
Lincoln Theatre Presents: JGBCB @ King’s
🗓 September 26 | ⏰ 11:15 PM
Keep the night going with JGBCB at King’s, presented by Lincoln Theatre.
📍 King’s, Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Keep the night going with JGBCB at King’s, presented by Lincoln Theatre.
📍 King’s, Downtown Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Trav’ling Home — The Boston Camerata
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 3:00 PM
The Boston Camerata explores early American sacred and secular song in an intimate afternoon performance.
📍 NC Museum of Art, East Building, SECU Auditorium
🎟️ $36 general admission; $30 members; $20 students.
ℹ️ @ncartmuseum | More info.
The Boston Camerata explores early American sacred and secular song in an intimate afternoon performance.
📍 NC Museum of Art, East Building, SECU Auditorium
🎟️ $36 general admission; $30 members; $20 students.
ℹ️ @ncartmuseum | More info.
Anthem of the Sundays feat. Bring Out Yer Dead
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
Bring Out Yer Dead headlines the latest Anthem of the Sundays show at Lincoln Theatre.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Bring Out Yer Dead headlines the latest Anthem of the Sundays show at Lincoln Theatre.
📍 Lincoln Theatre
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @lincoln919 | More info.
Rise Against: Ricochet 2026
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 6:30 PM
Rise Against brings the Ricochet 2026 tour to Red Hat Amphitheater with Alkaline Trio and Teen Mortgage.
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ More info.
Rise Against brings the Ricochet 2026 tour to Red Hat Amphitheater with Alkaline Trio and Teen Mortgage.
📍 Red Hat Amphitheater
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ More info.
Suki Waterhouse: The Loveland Tour
🗓 September 27 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to The Ritz for a Sunday-night show.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr.
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to The Ritz for a Sunday-night show.
📍 The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr.
🎟️ Tickets required.
ℹ️ @ritzraleigh | More info.
