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Plan Ahead: 30+ November events in Raleigh
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 29, 2025 10:00 AM
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Culture
Ariana DeBose to perform at Theatre Raleigh
Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is coming to Raleigh Saturday Aug. 26 to perform a benefit concert for Theatre Raleigh.
July 24, 2023
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“Play Late for Less” at Marbles Kids Museum
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Actors perform on stage at North Carolina Opera.
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Enter to win two VIP North Carolina Opera 2023/24 season tickets
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Art installation to cast shadows in Dix Park
Tessellate, a new outdoor interactive installation, plays with light and shadow and will be on view at Dix Park from Monday, July 24 to Monday, Aug. 28
July 6, 2023
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Kayaks sitting on the edge of a lake.
Events
Raleigh’s summer 2023 bucket list
Want to start planning your summer in the City of Oaks? We put together a list of 18 fun activities, festivals, and must dos to make to most out of the season.
June 20, 2023
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🕸️ Add to cal: Experience “Spiders: Fear to Fascination” at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
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Culture
Watch live performances on Make Music Raleigh day
Make Music Raleigh is a free musical celebration featuring concerts across the City of Oaks’ streets, sidewalks, and parks on Wednesday, June 21.
June 15, 2023
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The "Past to Present" outdoor exhibit.
Culture
Ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Raleigh
Monday, June 19 is Juneteenth — we gathered eight events in the City of Oaks to honor and celebrate the federal holiday.
June 15, 2023
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Three people holding LGBTQ+ flags at Raleigh Pride.
Culture
Where to celebrate Pride month in Raleigh
Celebrate and commemorate Raleigh’s LGBT+ community with Pride month events like panel discussions, Pride parties, and festivals.
June 1, 2023
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious showtime: Mary Poppins coming to Raleigh this July
This show needs no spoon full of sugar to help it go down smoothly.
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Wake County Public Libraries launches summer reading program
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Take our quiz to see how much you remember about Raleigh’s geography, and learn about three of our favorite transformations from over the years.
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18 wine bars and bottle shops in Raleigh
We’re highlighting 18 classy wine bars and bottle shops to wine down at with a glass around Oak City.
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Prepare for summer weather in Raleigh, NC with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks for June, July, and August 2025.
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We’re putting our hand in the fire to highlight some of our favorite barbecue spots in the City of Oaks.
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The Hello Yellow art bar will debut in North Hills during Memorial Day Weekend with activities for the whole family.
May 21, 2025
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Where to swim and get your splash on in Raleigh
It’s getting hot, so it’s time to find your next relief from the sun — dip your toes in one of these public pools or splash pads this summer.
May 20, 2025
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Triangle cities Cary and Apex rank in the top 10 best places to live
The US News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Places to Live rankings are in, and the Triangle scored two in the top 10.
May 20, 2025
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The outside of Greek restaurant Tavenra Agora, a brick wall with vines hanging down.
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Tour 50+ international food places around the Triangle
Experience the Triangle’s international food scene through local restaurants, food vendors, markets, and more.
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