Join us for First Friday at Sweetwater Apex, a lively evening under the stars filled with local vendors, live music, wine & beer, and fun for the whole family!Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and kick back on the all-new event lawn while you browse amazing local goods, sip craft drinks, and enjoy great tunes. Kids activities will keep Read more...
- Venue Name: Fred G. Bond Metro ParkOctober 4, 2025, 7:00 am-11:00 amWHAT’S INCLUDED WITH CARY GREENWAYS TOUR REGISTRATION: — IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2 race options — Cary Greenways Tour shirts and finishers medal included for all 5K, 10K, 13.1, & 26.2 participants (guaranteed if signed up by September 21st). Shirts available for purchase separately. — Over $13,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Read more...
- October 4, 2025, 11:00 am-6:00 pmFalling For Local – October 4th 2025Presented in partnership by Shop Local Raleigh, Dix Park, and the City of Raleigh Celebrate Autumn in Raleigh with a Market & Festival at Dix Park!This family-friendly event is open to the public and free to attend!Enjoy live music from local talent, shopping from over 150 local makers, dining from food trucks, sampling from NC Read more...
- Venue Name: Fred G. Bond Metro ParkNovember 8, 2025, 8:00 am-11:30 amFit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the US Veterans Corps to celebrate Veterans Day weekend! Their Mission: We are a Corps of Military and First Responder Veterans performing “Hands On” community service with a mission deployment attitude! WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES REGISTRATION: — IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, Read more...
- November 22, 2025, 9:30 am-12:00 pm81st Annual ABC11 Raleigh Christmas Parade, presented by Shop Local Raleigh, is the largest Christmas Parade from Atlanta to DC! Start time: – 9:30 A.M. on ABC11 – 9:30 A.M. Street-Side in Downtown Raleigh Parade Route: – Begins on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street – Proceeds to the State Capitol – Turns right onto Salisbury St. – Turns left Read more...
- Venue Name: William B. Umstead State Park (N. Harrison Ave. entrance at Exit 287 off HWY 40)November 29, 2025, 8:00 am-11:30 amFit & Able is proud to bring back the Turkey Chase! We hope you enjoyed the delicious Thanksgiving eats with your friends and family. But now it’s time to burn off the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie! With three distances – including a 5K, 10K, and 13.1 – you can choose your challenge! WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH TURKEY CHASE REGISTRATION: Read more...
- December 6, 2025, 11:00 am-5:00 pmThe Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market is Presented by Shop Local Raleigh to Celebrate Small Businesses This Holiday Season! Sip, shop, and celebrate the season at the Jolly Raleigh Holiday Market! Join us on December 6th at Raleigh Iron Works for the perfect opportunity to sip local beer, shop for local treasures, and cherish community coming together to celebrate the season! Read more...