• Tissue Paper Bouquets | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5-6 p.m. | Richard B. Harrison Community Library, 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh | Free | Make colorful tissue paper bouquets to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month — all supplies will be provided.
• Business Expo | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 5:30-8 p.m. | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville St., 29th floor, Raleigh | $0-$95 | Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators are invited to learn about products + services and make new contacts among other business professionals in the Club and in the Triangle area.
• Fall Candle Making & Seasonal Beverage Flights | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | The Metro Suite, 404B Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $55-$100 | Design your own signature fall candle with Usu Company and enjoy a flight of four seasonal beverages.
• Carolina Roots Preview Party | Thursday, Oct. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Join this preview party to view “Carolina Roots,” a juried exhibition that celebrates artists living in or from rural NC counties, and stay to enjoy refreshments in the gallery space.

• DIY Sun Catcher Propagation Station | Friday, Oct. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Curate Downtown, 15 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | $0-$65 | Enjoy complimentary sips, shop from 60+ local makers, and create your own sun catcher.

• Pedal In Pink | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Anderson Point Park, 20 Anderson Point Dr., Raleigh | $45-$55 | Hosted by Black Girls Do Bike, wear your pink gear + a helmet for this ride to spread awareness and attention to breast cancer benefiting Tickled Pink Breast Cancer Support, Inc.
• Falling for Local | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Big Field at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Commemorate the start of autumn with hay rides, craft beer, inflatables, local vendors, live music, and free pumpkins.
• NC State Football vs. Marshall | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 2 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium, 4600 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $31-$139 | Watch the Wolfpack take on the the Thundering Herd at home.

• Crank for a Cause 2023 | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Crank Arm Brewing, 319 W. Davie St., Raleigh | $35-$250 | Join this wheelie fun fundraising event to roll around town and visit local breweries to benefit Oaks and Spokes.

• Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 1 p.m. | Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh | $12 | This play, inspired by Mo Willems’ books about courage and friendship, uses hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, furry monster puppets, an interactive video, and songs to bring the children’s story to life.*

• On Tuesday, the Wake County Board of Education approved its first-ever walking policy, a permit for unsupervised walking for children in second grade and above, including district-wide guidelines. School rules and procedures are set by each school’s principal and the principal may object to unsupervised walking if there are safety risks. (WRAL)

• The NC State Fair released this year’s new adventurous food finds... and they will not disappoint. We’re talking Boozie Bakes cupcakes with shooters, Fat Boys BBQ brisket + waffles on a stick, La Farm Bakery’s pulled pork mac and cheese danish, and much much more. Dig in and plan ahead for your visit.

• Stop by The Raleigh Wine Shop this weekend for its 13th annual Korktoberfest from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8. Snack on bites like raw and roasted oysters from Locals Seafood on Friday, enjoy free wine tastings + charcuterie specials on Saturday, and grab lunch from The Wandering Wolf food truck on Sunday.

• The Women’s Center is in need of volunteers to host meals for up to 75 women, to lead enrichment classes, and to assist with sorting donations through the end of the year. If you’re ready to lend a hand, sign up.

• Calling all NC State Alum, community, and fans. The Blood Connection’s 3rd annual Blood Bowl – a week-long blood drive competition between ECU and NC State – is underway. Donate blood on campus now until Friday, Oct. 6 to help our local hospitals and to beat the Pirates.

• The Umstead Hotel has a new general manager after long-time manager, Jim Beley, left his position in September. David Mars has a vast background in the five-star resort industry and will lead the AAA five-diamond property. (The Triangle Business Journal)

• This one’s for the ladies. Make new friends and enjoy spooky vibes at The Crowded Table Club’s Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Dram & Draught. Grab a cocktail from the bar and take part in crafts, a costume contest, and tarot readings. Tickets start at $30.

• Niche, a school ranking site, released its 2024 K-12 school + district rankings and Durham’s NC School of Science and Mathematics took the No. 2 spot for the best public high school in the US. Raleigh Charter High School ranked as the No. 4 best charter school in America with 95% of its students proficient in reading.

• Along with brew partner Ancillary Fermentation, Trinity Partners’ “Lager is Life” brew won the Critic’s Best Award at this year’s Hops 4 Hope fundraiser. The local commercial real estate firm raised $28,000+ of the $470,000 raised to benefit Children’s Flight of Hope. See their Ted Lasso-themed bar.*

• Considering building a home or just love breathtaking abodes? Get inspired at the Triangle Parade of Homes Saturday + Sunday, Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 13-15 from 12-5 p.m. The Jim Allen Group is showcasing 40 homes crafted by trusted builder clients. Get details and preview our favorite Jim Allen Group features.*

• Taco ‘bout a deal. Get $5 off your next Moe’s order with code 5OFFMOES when you order through the app now through Sunday, December 31, 2023. Snag the deal.*

Salad ingredients

• 4 cups cubed butternut squash
• 3 cups shaved Brussel sprouts
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta
• 1/4 cup roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Dressing ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• A pinch of salt and ground cinnamon