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Festivals & Special Events
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We are getting excited for Raleigh Wide Open! The Music Festival will take over Fayetteville Street, including the museum! We will be hosting interviews and book events on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. We hope to see you there! Friday, Oct. 2 - Interviews Jim Lauderdale. 4 - 4:30 p.m. The Fairfield Four. 4:30 - 5 p.m. Brek. 5 - 5:30 p.m. Earl White. 5:30 - 6 p.m. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free |
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With live music from local talent and loads of free fall fun – including hay rides, inflatables, lawn games, kids activities, seasonal photo ops, and a pumpkin patch – you don't want to miss this family-friendly event! Dine from 50+ local food trucks Shop with 100+ makers and independent businesses Sample NC craft beer and ciders Raleigh Fire will be in attendance, celebrating Fire Prevention Week For the live music lineup and list of vendors, follow the link below. More event details Date: Saturday, Oct. 3 Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: The Big Field at Dorthea Dix Park
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We are getting excited for Raleigh Wide Open! The Music Festival will take over Fayetteville Street, including the museum! We will be hosting interviews and book events on Friday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 3. We hope to see you there! Saturday, Oct. 3 - Book Events David Menconi “Step It Up and Go”, 2 - 2:30 p.m. Alice Gerrard “Custom Made Woman”, 2:30 – 3 p.m. Phil Jamison “Hoedowns, Reels & Frolics”, 3 - 3:30 p.m. Eddie Huffman “Doc Watson: A Life in Music”, 3:30 - 4 p.m. Location: City of Raleigh Museum Ages: All Cost: Free |
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Join Peter Rabbit and friends for a playful adventure filled with puppetry, lively characters and opportunities to join the fun! Presented by Seed Art Share, The Many Adventures of Peter Rabbit is a locally written, interactive theatre production for young audiences. Four professional actors bring multiple characters to life, inviting audience members to participate in the story, answer questions and respond to the action. The venue is the Grove at Dorothea Dix Park and the nearby greenway trail. Along the way, children explore garden vegetables, animals, new vocabulary and—with help from Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle—different types of clothing. The performance runs approximately 40 minutes, with an optional question-and-answer session afterward to learn about the show and working in theatre. Seed Art Share is a local nonprofit theatre company dedicated to building community through interactive theatre, arts education and support for parent artists. The company brings locally written productions to unexpected places throughout the Triangle, including parks, gardens, museums and historic sites, and offers classes, workshops and camps for young people. There is also a 2 p.m. performance. |
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Event Dates: December 1 - 17 Location: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC Cost: $21 plus tax and fees One of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday traditions is back! Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL, will once again transform the park into a winter wonderland filled with festive lights, seasonal activities, and holiday magic for the whole family. Tickets for this popular event will go on sale Thursday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. exclusively through Ticketmaster. Learn more about Pullen Park Holiday Express: Presented by WRAL! |
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Attend our expo and job fair to showcase your skills and explore different roles within our dynamic, evolving organization. Pre-register online. What Job Seekers Can Expect From entry-level to experienced professionals, discover jobs where your contributions can have a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing city. Connect with employees from across the City; Explore roles in a variety of departments; and, Learn about our competitive pay and full suite of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and financial goals. Event Details Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (formerly Raleigh Convention Center), 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Bus Access: GoRaleigh Route 100 and the R-Line Closest Parking: Public Decks at Lenoir Street |
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Green Road's Ghostly Spooktacular on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This is a free family-fun event, filled with monstrous games, a ghostly dance party, spooky arts and crafts and more! Register at: https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=517675070&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac |
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CHAOS CHOIR: DARK is a mischievous, immersive theater and musical performance marking our passage into the dark half of the year. Through a chorus of voices, masks, movement, ghost lore, myth, and the tales of Edgar Allan Poe, the Choir invites you to gather at the threshold between the known and unknown—and enter the dark together. About the Event The performance will take place at Fred Fletcher Park, beginning inside the historic Borden Building, before leading audiences through the park to the stone seat amphitheater. Admission is free, but registration is required. CHAOS CHOIR: DARK is sponsored by SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public art program by Raleigh Arts that engages the community through public art in City of Raleigh Parks, greenways, and/or community spaces. Learn more about the SEEK Raleigh project |
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CHAOS CHOIR: DARK is a mischievous, immersive theater and musical performance marking our passage into the dark half of the year. Through a chorus of voices, masks, movement, ghost lore, myth, and the tales of Edgar Allan Poe, the Choir invites you to gather at the threshold between the known and unknown—and enter the dark together. About the Event The performance will take place at Fred Fletcher Park, beginning inside the historic Borden Building, before leading audiences through the park to the stone seat amphitheater. Admission is free, but registration is required. CHAOS CHOIR: DARK is sponsored by SEEK Raleigh, an experimental public art program by Raleigh Arts that engages the community through public art in City of Raleigh Parks, greenways, and/or community spaces. Learn more about the SEEK Raleigh project |
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Invitation: 4th Annual Biltmore Hills Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat! Join the Biltmore Hills Community Center and the Raleigh Police Advisory Board for a fun, free evening of Halloween festivities, food, and community! Event Details Date: Friday, October 30, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Biltmore Hills Community Center (2615 Fitzgerald Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610) Ages: 3 to 13 years old Cost: FREE (No registration required!) What to Expect Trunk-or-Treat: Free candy provided by the Police Advisory Board! Activities & Games: inflatables and carnival games. Food & Fun: Free pizza and age-appropriate prizes for kids Photo Backdrop: A seasonal fall photo station to capture your best costumes! Accessibility & Paratransit Information Paratransit Drop-off / Pick-up Address: 701 Crown Crossing Ln, Raleigh, NC 27610 Accessibility Requests: If you or your child need specific accommodations, please reach out directly to the City of Raleigh's ADA coordinator at ADA@raleighnc.gov. Official Event Page & Updates: City of Raleigh - Biltmore Hills Fall Festival News Page |
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Get ready for a Halloween celebration packed with candy, hands-on fun, and a load of Pumpkin Magic! Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot with NC Black Women Empowered 50 + club! Then head inside to explore our Pumpkin Parlor with three hands-on pumpkin stations designed for curious little minds. Explore Pumpkin Seed Science, then head to Pumpkin Pound-Away to grab a mallet and golf tees to pound and tap while building those little hand muscles! Finally, let your creativity shine as you take your pumpkin through the ULTIMATE beauty parlor experience. Details Location: John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center Dates: Saturday, Oct. 31 Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Register on RecLink |