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Through Winter 2027
Raleigh Rhythm
Dance like everyone’s watching. DRA’s latest ARTivation traces and transforms your steps into colorful light patterns at Raleigh Union Station Plaza—channel your inner dancing queen or king, or challenge a stranger to a friendly dance-off. downtownraleigh.org
Through 10/29
Curtain Call From Beyond
After the final curtain call, ghost stories call. Get spooked at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium with a behind-the-scenes tour of backstage corridors, theatrical history and ghostly lore—complete with spirited sips. martinmariettacenter.com
Through 10/31
Witch, Please!
Something wicked this way comes, and it’s served in a really cool cup. Why Hill transforms into a witchy apothecary with botanical “potions”, spooky bites and over-the-top frights. wyehill.com
Through 2/27
Sustaining NC Black Heritage
History lives in the spaces we sustain. The Gregg Museum presents a series of vignettes, historical photographs, images and artworks tracing generations of Black resilience, creativity, entrepreneurship and community across the state. gregg.arts.ncsu.edu
10/1
Art for Hope
Art goes to a good cause at this annual grassroots effort to eliminate all pediatric cancers at The Maxwell, feat. a silent auction, live painter, award-winning food and a live auction. artforhoperaleigh.org
10/1
Jonas Brothers
You’ll be hot (then cold) if you miss this one. The JoBros are slipping back into the fire of Raleigh on their viral Burnin’ Up Tour All Over Again, packed with fan-favorites and a taste of Disney-era nostalgia. lenovocenter.com
10/1
Learn to Fix Your Bike
Ditch the training wheels and get your hands dirty. Stop by Dix Park’s Chapel to learn how to fix flats, care for chains and adjust brakes—because every friend group needs a bike mechanic. dixpark.org
10/1–2
Maddy Smith
Blame it on the DNA. Between her cutting roasts and rapid-fire jokes, consider this a warning: The front-row seats are risky business. improv.com
10/1–3
Raleigh Wide Open
We’d pick you every time. Raleigh goes wide open as Fayetteville Street turns into one giant jam sesh with 40+ artists spanning bluegrass, Americana, folk, R&B, gospel and more. raleighwideopen.com
10/1–11
Evil Dead the Musical
Enter the splatter zone for a gory musical mashup complete with chainsaws, singing zombies, a cabin in the woods and more than enough fake blood. theatreinthepark.com
10/1–15
Jazz in the Square
Need a little sax appeal? Catch free performances from the NCCU Jazz Collective, local student musicians, and Jasmine Best & The Jazz Xperiment at Moore Square—with food trucks and drinks to fuel your jazz hands and slick moves. downtownraleigh.org
10/1–31
The Haunting at Killjoy
Drink if you dare. Killjoy gets possessed for spooky season with a monthlong Halloween pop-up serving eerie cocktails and a scary good time. ma.to
10/2
Canes vs. Capitals
Forecast calls for a Category 5—and DC doesn’t stand a chance. lenovocenter.com
10/2
Carter Faith
There really is no place like home, especially for this NCer, as she brings her Cherry Valley Forever Tour back to her old stomping grounds with signature country twang. lincolntheatre.com
10/2
Ghostbusters
Who you gonna call… for your Friday night plans? Moore Square zaps that problem with local vendors, food trucks, live music and an outdoor screening of the fan-fave ’80s classic. raleighnc.gov
10/2
The Midnight
Don’t mind the time. The ATL-based synth band hits The Ritz on their Time Machines Tour with dreamy instrumentals, popular tunes and just enough hype to make you move. livenation.com
10/2
Movies in the Park
Lights, camera, lawn chairs! Hitch a ride to The Haunted Mansion at Morrisville Community Park goes big-screen for a free night flick under the stars. morrisvillenc.gov
10/2–3
The Music of Pink Floyd
If you don’t eat your meat, you can’t have your pudding! Bringing Pink Floyd’s legendary hits to life, the NC Symphony and The Machine are rocking Meymandi Concert Hall, pairing symphonic sound with classic rock ‘n’ roll. Trust: you’ll wish you were here. ncsymphony.org
10/2–3
Triangle Oktoberfest
Fetch the dirndl and lederhosen: Koka Booth’s Oktoberfest returns with German eats, stein-hoisting competitions, beer for days and wiener dog races. Prost! boothamphitheatre.com
10/2–4
Raleigh Film & Art Festival
Roll the film! Indie flicks, experimental art and global storytelling collide via filmmakers, screenings and creative energy. raleighfilmandartfestival.org
10/3
Falling For Local
Kick off the season—and fall for local makers—with goods from over 150 local makers at Dix Park, plus food truck nosh and beer samples from NC breweries. shoplocalraleigh.org
10/3
NCSU vs. Louisville
The Cardinals get squawked. gopack.com
10/3
Taste of Asia
Expand your palate halfway across the globe with a world of Asian cuisine, cultural exhibits and crafts, live music, and martial arts performances at Moore Square. allevents.in
10/3
Transfer Co. Art Exhibition
Let there be art. Local artists Akira Dudley and Jorge Ramos are popping at Transfer Co. Food Hall for one day only to showcase—and sell—exclusive pieces while Dudley also DJs some downtempo tunes. @king_akira
10/3
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Each step is one step closer to a cure. Lace up and take a walk at Halifax Mall to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. act.alz.org
10/3–4
Fall Back Vintage Market
Stock up on unique preloved pieces and wardrobe essentials at the annual vintage market feat. 40+ vendors slinging clothing, jewelry, records, desserts, home decor and sweet treats all weekend long. fallbackvintage.com
10/4
Freedom Harvest Dinner
Pull up a chair to the meal that always has room for one more. Chef Scott Crawford dishes out a family-style feast at Union Hall with a mission to give those struggling with addiction a second chance. eventsupporter.onecause.com
10/4
Grupo Duelo
Do you believe in love? This Mexican music mainstay does, bringing decades of melodic heartbreak and swoony love songs to The Ritz for one big sing-along. livenation.com
10/4
Kindled for Good
Twelve courses, one cause. Three local chefs bring an omakase-inspired dinner to Landon Estate, pairing interactive chef stations and sommelier-selected wines to benefit the Autism Society of North Carolina. eventbrite.com
10/4
Weezer
Looking just like Buddy Holly? The alt-rock icons are drifting into the Lenny with the jams that soundtrack angsty car rides, teenage garage bands and oh-so-many awkward phases. lenovocenter.com
10/4, 18
Instrument Petting Zoo
Please pet the instruments. Regular rules are thrown out the window as Dix Park encourages curious kiddos to tap and play real instruments alongside local musicians. dixpark.org
10/4–25, Sundays
Sunday Reset Series
Sunday funday has entered the chat. Tap into wellness with free community yoga, pilates and sound bath classes led by Current Wellness at The Exchange Park. BYO water, mat and good intentions. theexchangeraleigh.com
10/4–12/20, Sundays
Sunday Sauce x Matty’s Meatballs
On Sundays, we sauce. Matty’s Meatballs brings the meat to Sunday Sauce with a menu centered around signature meatballs and fresh pasta from Figulina. @heightshouseparlor
10/5
Amyl and the Sniffers
Smells like punk rock. Amy Taylor and her gang of Aussie rockers tear into Red Hat with hardcore vocals, contagious energy and riffs that demand a mosh pit. redhatamphitheater.com
10/5–26, Mondays
Yoga in the Park
Time to get twisted. Unroll your mat for a Monday attitude adjustment at Harvey Hill and stretch away the Sunday scaries. dixpark.org
10/6
Movie Series at Pullen Park
To infinity and beyond! Grab a blanket and your BFF, and wear your best Toy Story costume because Pullen Park is going to infinity and beyond with a free outdoor screening of Toy Story 5. raleighnc.gov
10/6
NCModernist Movie Series
Architecture—but make it cinema. NCModernist takes over The Rialto for a deep dive into buildings, designers and ideas on the big screen, proving there’s plenty of drama behind a good floor plan. therialto.com
10/6–11/24, Tuesdays
Pilates in the Park
Your flow is calling—it’s time for a fall reset. Take your Tuesday workout to Dix Park, pairing planks, pulses and plenty of stretching with a side of Raleigh skyline. dixpark.org
10/7
Autumn in Piemonte
Fall, but make it Italian. Take a trip to Piemonte without leaving Raleigh via an autumnal dinner celebrating the region’s seasonal treats. piemontebook.com
10/7
Give Raleigh Pop-Up
Bites and bevs for a good cause? Say less. Raleigh Magazine is popping up at Birdie’s for our Give Raleigh Campaign—in partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners—to support of the Cooper Charitable Foundation. @raleighmagazine
10/7
Meet the Candidates
Join RM and Midtown Raleigh Alliance to mingle with the Raleigh City Council and Mayoral candidates at NOCO Brews & Bites. midtownraleighalliance.org
10/7
Mindful Museum
Stop, stare, maybe even take a picture so it lasts longer. NCMA invites you to slow down with guided meditation inspired by Nancy Baker Cahill: Ecologies of Scale, connecting mindfulness and art beyond the canvas. ncartmuseum.org
10/7
Sip the Camino
Buen Camino—and bottoms up. Vitis House pours through Spain’s pilgrimage route with wines inspired by stops along the way. vitishouse.com
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