Things to do in Raleigh this weekend

Community at The Farmhouse at Wendell Falls on Friday.

Bluegrass musician Larry Stephenson performs at Lorraine's.

Community at Western Blvd. Business Service on Friday.

Community at Wake Tech Perry Health Sciences Campus on Friday.

Young professionals network through community volunteer service and civic engagement.

Community at Poyner YMCA on Friday.

Browse a gallery exhibition featuring motion and contemporary art.

Fitness + outdoors at City of Raleigh Museum on Friday.

Two-hour guided forest therapy experience focusing on slowing down and sensory awareness.

A seminar covers cash flow, business growth, hiring, and insurance for small businesses.

Participants gather to play Mahjong during a daytime library session.

Museum + science at Wake Forest Historical Museum on Friday.

Museum + science at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on Friday.

Community at Stewart Theatre on Friday.

Fitness + outdoors at Moore Square on Friday.

Community at Moore Square on Friday.

This recurring event offers seniors music, performances, and information about wellness services and community programs.

Live orchestral performance featuring Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue

Participants learn belaying skills at a clinic hosted by NC State Wellness and Recreation.

Festival at Ponder Lane on Friday.

Fitness + outdoors at Partners I – NC State University on Friday.

A guided food tour showcases downtown Raleigh's restaurants and cuisine.

Visitors tour a training and education center focused on biomanufacturing.

Live music at Heck-Andrews House on Friday.

A talk explores how insects communicate through scent without speaking.

Visit Boatman Spirits Co. for a guided distillery tour.

Live music at Jimmy V's Osteria & Bar on Friday.

Community at Stewart Theatre on Friday.

Poets and writers share work in monthly spoken word event.

Community at Tap Yard Raleigh on Friday.

Sports at Method Road Community Center on Friday.

Community celebration of Diwali featuring lights, food, and cultural performances

Live music takes place on the patio at a local brewery.

Food + drink at Raleigh Rydables on Friday.

Guests gather for games and conversation, with juice, smoothies, and light food available.

Participants paint pottery under blacklight during an evening creative activity.

Players can join a table and learn games during this Friday gathering.

Chatham County Line and Blue Cactus are named for this evening event in the live series.

Learn beginner calligraphy techniques in this hands-on workshop session

Theatre at Red Velvet Burlesque Show Raleigh on Friday.

Attendees meet and network with business professionals during an evening mixer.

Voivod and BAT perform live at Chapel of Bones.

Play board games and meet others at game night

Hocus Pocus themed gathering for entertainment and socializing

Beginners learn hip-hop soul line dancing fundamentals in a Friday evening class.

Celtic culture enthusiasts gather at a pub for a monthly social meetup.

Guests gather for an evening bowling event hosted by the Corrales Real Estate Team.

Guests gather for a social event focused on skincare.

Community at Current Wellness on Friday.

Dance at PARTAKE RALEIGH on Friday.

Music performance by Avery Anna from Blood Runs Thicker tour

Dance party at downtown venue with DJ music and dancing.

Fitness + outdoors at Cedar Hills Park on Friday.

The event brings attendees together for an evening gathering titled She Is the Standard.

This touring festival features shoegaze and dreampop music and arts.

Nightlife at Drag Bingo Raleigh on Friday.

The Larry Stephenson Band performs bluegrass at Lorraine's.

Evening out at a local bar and grill

Participants take a guided ghost tour through downtown Raleigh while strolling with drinks.

The conference gathers attendees for an evening event centered on women.

Live music happens at Compass Rose Brewing with Thomas Rucker.

Guests gather for a wine club event themed around Halloween candy.

This recurring Friday event features R&B music at a Knightdale kitchen.

Watch Burning Coal Theatre company perform the theatrical play Travesties.

Live opera performance featuring the classic Carmen story

Witness the classic gothic tale of Dracula performed onstage

Community at Marsh Creek Community Center on Friday.

Guests sample wines during a tasting experience in downtown Raleigh.

Theatre presents a reenactment of a woman's deportation proceedings.

Comedians perform original material at a comedy open mic night.

Nightlife at Drag Bingo Raleigh on Friday.

Live music: Fo Daniels performs with Emerson Bruno and The Undercurrents.

Ghost Dance is an evening gathering held outside Oakwood Cemetery.

A walking tour explores Raleigh's true crime history and stories.

Live music at Moore Square on Friday.

Live orchestral performance featuring Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue

Sing karaoke and enjoy moonshine flight tastings throughout the night

This recurring gathering meets at a Raleigh venue in the Glenwood South area.

Grocery Boy Jr is listed at Slims in downtown Raleigh.

This recurring Caribbean Friday gathering takes place in downtown Raleigh.

This recurring gathering takes place at a downtown Raleigh venue.

Watch stand-up comedy at The Harry Show at ComedyWorx.

This guided walk explores ghost stories around Raleigh's historic State Capitol.

Food + drink at Sir Walter Coffee on Saturday.

Americana band performs live evening show with cover charge.

Participants practice identifying local and migrating birds by sight and sound while collecting park data.

Community at Western Blvd. Business Service on Saturday.

Market at The Commons on Saturday.

Fitness + outdoors at Lions Park Tennis Courts on Saturday.

Participants take a registered, paid walk from the museum to Dix Park.

Browse a gallery exhibition featuring motion and contemporary art.

Museum + science at North Carolina Museum of Art on Saturday.

Fitness + outdoors at City of Raleigh Museum on Saturday.

Visit an outdoor market with vendors and local products

Join a cleanup effort and celebrate with cake and drinks.

Hands-on program for youth investigating how climate shapes plants and garden planting.

Attendees can grab coffee, meet people, and spend time together in a casual gathering.

Children explore nature through outdoor play and hands-on activities.

Bring supplies to paint outdoors in nature at the museum park.

Lecture on alpine plants, South African bulbs, and alpine house plant care.

Guests discuss Halloween, horror films, and spooky legends during this Saturday coffee gathering.

Attendees discuss whether humanity is experiencing a spiritual transition amid ongoing social challenges.

Parents and children practice simple yoga and interact with adoptable puppies during this class.

The fundraiser offers line dancing, vendors, information, and networking in support of cancer survivors.

Browse vendors offering aura readings, energy work, and mystical services.

Free all-ages event showcases North Carolina artists with creative activities.

Participants practice gentle yoga alongside puppies available for adoption in this one-hour class.

Attendees work through cybersecurity labs and modules at their own pace.

This weekend gathering pairs house music with food, drinks, and a patio market.

Festival at Ponder Lane on Saturday.

Local artists and vendors showcase work and goods.

International wine and beer festival with food and live entertainment

Children explore technology through hands-on activities, meet tech professionals, and learn about robots, coding, and design.

Watch live animals feed during educational science demonstration.

Adults gather together to compete in this community spades tournament.

A gathering explores holistic education, inner potential, and life’s purpose.

Participants exchange plus-size clothing while enjoying cocktails or mocktails at this afternoon gathering.

Celebrate autumn at Tap Yard's pumpkin-themed event with seasonal beer and offerings.

Theatre presents a reenactment of a woman's deportation proceedings.

A guided food tour showcases downtown Raleigh's restaurants and cuisine.

Visit Boatman Spirits Co. for a guided distillery tour.

Food + drink at Caribou Coffee on Saturday.

Participants explore past-life regression through a guided group hypnosis session with no prior experience required.

Tanner Hunt is listed at Slims in downtown Raleigh on Saturday afternoon.

Community at Tap Yard Raleigh on Saturday.

Learn indoor climbing basics and practice multiple climbs with instructors in small groups.

Comedian Brett Cooper performs stand-up comedy show.

Stand-up comedy performance by comedian Justin Whitehead

Local and touring comedians perform stand-up comedy matinee.

Sports at Method Road Community Center on Saturday.

Gather with others for casual conversation and socializing.

Food + drink at Raleigh Rydables on Saturday.

Listen to live string band music at a local tap room.

Dinner gathering for solo business owners and entrepreneurs to network

Heavy metal album release with multiple bands featuring vocalist James Rivera.

Fitness + outdoors at Cedar Hills Park on Saturday.

Night out for women with drinks, food, and city views.

Sing karaoke songs from the 1980s at this themed night

A local tribute band performs Queen's classic rock songs Saturday evening.

Opera performance featuring songs about animals and mythical creatures, all ages welcome

Stand-up comedy performance by comedian Mario Adrion

Local comics compete in a roast battle featuring Mayor Janet Cowell.

Watch Burning Coal Theatre company perform the theatrical play Travesties.

Bad Brad & the Sweet Potatoes perform live music Saturday night.

Local performer Edward Crowther takes the stage this evening for live entertainment.

A local musical act performs live music at this venue.

A Saturday porch party features live music and moonshine cocktails.

Country artist Maggie Rose performs live at historic theater.

This comedy event is part of the Out Loud Comedy Festival in Raleigh.

Live orchestral performance featuring Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue

Community members gather for Afrobeats music and evening social dancing.

A live music performance at this venue welcomes 18-plus adults.

Fitness + outdoors at Lions Park Tennis Courts on Sunday.

Weekly Sunday run and walk for community members of all paces.

Fitness + outdoors at Fred Fletcher Park on Sunday.

Fitness + outdoors at City of Raleigh Museum on Sunday.

Visit an outdoor market with vendors and local products

Participants practice flow yoga on the lawn as part of a Sunday series in Raleigh.

Participants hike a flat trail near Falls Lake with the Trailblazing Women group.

Two-hour guided forest therapy experience focusing on slowing down and sensory awareness.

The men's club hosts a breakfast followed by a speaker at the synagogue.

Yoga session with adoptable rescue puppies and craft beer afterward.

Moderately-paced hike followed by drinks and lunch at a brewery.

A yoga class gathers in a relaxed outdoor brewery setting.

Community at Trophy Brewing & Taproom on Sunday.

Festival at Ponder Lane on Sunday.

Learn about preparing plants and gardens for the fall season.

DJs play music alongside a patio market with local vendors and shopping.

Attendees visit the State Fair and watch a tractor pull together.

People can cast ballots during early voting at this Raleigh location.

Nightlife at Tap Yard Raleigh on Sunday.

Watch Burning Coal Theatre company perform the theatrical play Travesties.

Witness the classic gothic tale of Dracula performed onstage

Bella G. provides acoustic music in a North Hills common area.

Fitness + outdoors at Thompson Road Park on Sunday.

Visit Boatman Spirits Co. for a guided distillery tour.

Community at Arthur Murray Dance Center Raleigh on Sunday.

Micah Kolk is listed at Slims in downtown Raleigh on Sunday afternoon.

Regular group gathers Sunday afternoon at brewery with TV access.

Community at Tap Yard Raleigh on Sunday.

Theatre presents a reenactment of a woman's deportation proceedings.

Join others for a moderate-paced group hike through the state park.

Visit artist studios to see creative work and meet makers.

Participants follow guided meditation through an immersive journey using sound and shadow.

Food + drink at Raleigh Rydables on Sunday.

A performer takes the stage at this community cafe venue.

Participants work together to solve puzzles and escape a themed room within an hour.

Interactive performance combines theatrical storytelling with gameplay as participants solve a mystery.

Comedian Mario Adrion performs stand-up comedy at this special show

A weekly swing dance welcomes dancers in an inclusive setting.

Artist performs live music Sunday evening at downtown music venue.

Michael Blaustein performs live music on his Taste Me Tour

Cabaret performer celebrates classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical compositions Sunday.

Waylon Wyatt performs live music on his Dustpiles World Tour

Community at The Raleigh Times Bar on Sunday.

Isaiah Falls presents the LVRS Paradise Side B Tour live

Kai Lance is listed at Slims in downtown Raleigh on Sunday evening.

Comedian Justin Whitehead performs stand-up comedy at this special show